Enjoying the sun across the North East and Cumbria

Sunbathers enjoying the hot weather at Cullercoats Beach in North Shields

Temperatures are predicted to surpass 29C (84.2F) today in some areas of north-east England and Cumbria.

However, by Sunday - although it will still be warm - there is the chance of a few thundery showers.

While it's still glorious for sunseekers, here's a selection of the best pictures of people having fun in the sun and nature at its best.

At the flotilla of boats at the River Tyne as part of celebrations to mark North Shields' 800th anniversary

A bumblebee checks out delphinium flowers in Acklam, Middlesbrough

Another image from Cullercoats beach - a paddle boarder cooling off in the water

An early morning, stunning shot across the Eden valley at Lazonby before the heat picked up

Parked up at Roker after a morning ride to take in the sea air

The colourful gardens at Thornton Hall in Darlington in full bloom