Here are 14 pictures of people and their pets enjoying themselves on Thursday. All photos and captions by Frank Reid. For the town's weekend weather forecast, click here.
5. Family stroll
Erin Green with grandparents Kevin and Linda Easby. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Cooling down
Cooldown time for Bear with his owner Andrew Cairns at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
7. Hat is the way to do it
Dave Steward, 68, and grandson Harry Crawford, three, keeping cool under their summer hats. Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
8. Litter pickers
Hartlepool College of Further Education students with instructor Paul Frank, right, litter picking at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid