Our audio visual editor Frank Reid popped to Seaton Carew to take these pictures of folk enjoying Marvellous Monday.
As for how long the sunshine will last, experts at the Met Office estimate that Monday’s highs of 26 degrees Celsius are likely to quickly ease.
But the town is still expected to bask in dry weather until Sunday at the earliest with temperatures ranging between 19-23 degrees Celsisus.
1. Wheelie hot day
Adam Davison stops to have his picture taken and enjoy the sun at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Summer fun
Edee Iles enjoying a day in the sun at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Treading carefully
Ada Iles splashing in the waves at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
4. Ruling the waves
From left, Kate Vickers with her son Harry Martin and Catherine with her son Ciaran plodging in the water. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid