It marks the traditional start of the county’s visitor season but, of course, that is not the case this year with everyone being urged to stay at home.
Here, we take a look back to Easter 2019 when thousands of visitors descended on coastal villages such as Seahouses and Bamburgh to bask in the spring sunshine....
5. Cooling off
Ice-cream queues in Seahouses. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
6. Pilgrimage to Holy Island
The Good Friday pilgrimage to Holy Island. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
7. Beadnell Bay
Beadnell Bay was a popular spot over the Easter 2019 weekend. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman
8. Sun-bathing and water sports
Sun-bathing and water sports at Beadnell Bay at Easter 2019. Picture by Jane Coltman Photo: Jane Coltman