The mood was upbeat in Alnwick with businesses happy to welcome customers back after three months of lockdown and hoping that they can now enjoy a good spring and summer.
Here are 15 pictures of the day in Alnwick.
13. Marilyn & Melrose
Paul Scrimshaw of Marilyn & Melrose, open for business again. Photo: Ian Smith
14. M A Tailoring
Mandy Aitman was delighted - and relieved - to be able to reopen her tailoring shop. Photo: Ian Smith
15. Brightwater
Laura Gray, owner of the Brightwater art gallery. Photo: Ian Smith