14 pictures of people enjoying Northumberland beaches and beauty spots as sun shines after lockdown eases

Fine weather and the easing of lockdown measures is encouraging people to get out and about in Northumberland.

By Ian Smith

Published 28th May 2020, 18:14 BST

Updated 28th May 2020, 18:15 BST

Lots of families headed for the beaches at Alnmouth and Beadnell in what would have been the May half term holiday.

Others enjoyed a gentle stroll around Alnwick.

Here are 14 pictures taken by our photographer Stu Norton.

1. High and dry

Low tide in Alnmouth. Photo: Stu Norton

The first tee at Alnmouth Village Golf Club. Photo: Stu Norton

Testing the water temperature at Alnmouth. Photo: Stu Norton

A relaxing spot looking out towards Alnmouth Bay, Photo: Stu Norton