Lloyd Watson
BBC News Online

Not all originally from the North East but living here now - John, Raymond, Jean and Maureen wouldn't want to be anywhere else on a day like today.

Maureen loves the clouds, the sea and the atmosphere, while Raymond thinks Tynemouth is great (when it's not raining!).

John's three words to describe the resort were "Tynemouth's beautiful vista".

He then tucked into his melting ice cream.

Grace Parnell
BBC Local Live

Hundreds of people on the beach here at Scarborough's South Bay - sandcastles, ice cream and seagulls galore!

There are hundreds more people enjoying themselves around the corner on the North Bay too.  

Claire Cottingham

But I did spot this snazzily dressed character.

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Ian Parker
BBC News

Several attempts have been made in the past to redevelop the former Tropicana outdoor swimming pool in Weston-super-Mare which closed in 2000. 

The derelict lido, which enjoyed its heyday in the 1960s, has been empty since 2000. 

Last summer for five weeks it was transformed into Dismaland, a "bemusement park" created by the street artist Banksy with more than 150,000 visitors and raising an estimated £20m for the town.

Image source, PA

We've been asking for your pictures of the English seaside and Stagecoach got in touch to tell us open-top buses have returned to Thanet in Kent.

Here's the view of Wendy and Gregory.

And they really like the town.

Bronwyn Jones
BBC News

Turning toilets into tearooms might not be everybody's cup of tea, but Diana Clarke and her daughter Natalie saw promise in the beautiful building that housed Southport's old Victorian loos.

After driving past the derelict site on the lower promenade for years, they have finally fulfilled their dream of renovating the toilet block, keeping many original features like the stained glass windows.

Now they're trying to find out more about its history.

BBC Weather Watchers

This picture of a child enjoying the sunset in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Sunday was captured by Doctor K. 

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/ Doctor K

Here are some more of your recent photos of the beautiful coastlines from across the UK.

Bronwyn Jones
BBC News

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

I know I'm at work, but I couldn't resist sampling the local take on that great British seaside delicacy - a stick of rock.

I got chatting to kiosk owner while making my selection. He didn't want to be named but said they don't sell anywhere near as much as they used to.

"They just aren't as popular," he said.

Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live

The number of events linked to Newquay's surf scene is helping to expand tourism beyond the traditional six-week summer holiday, according to a local business owner.

The Director of Newquay Activity Centre, Rob Barber, told me it was now being seen as a year-round past time.

Bronwyn Jones
BBC News

Lionel and Irene tell me they love the "clean" Southport beach.

Nearly 70, they're the "youngsters on the coach trip".  

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

There's a lot of talk about seaside resorts not being as busy as usual but Skegness appears to be heaving today.

Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live

A local charter boat owner is one of a number of business owners who have told me that Newquay has improved hugely over the past few years.

They have suggested that recent reports that Britain's seaside towns are "tacky and run down" are not relevant to Cornwall, among them, Chris Lowe...

Marcus White
BBC News

A handful of families have been braving Hayling Island's stony beach, despite a stiff breeze today.

Madison Goodwin, Esme Tanner and their grandmother Wendy Overthrow from Evesham were feeling a bit windswept.

But Wendy's husband Gary, wearing just his shorts, isn't letting the breezy conditions get to him saying: "I like to just get away on holiday - it's nice to have a break."

Bethan Bell
BBC News Online

The seaside is a fab place if you're keen on sitting in a row.

These pictures were all taken within 15 minutes in Scarborough, where the beach-goers spurn deckchairs for the heady joys of lined-up sitting-down.

Read more about the enduring appeal of the English seaside.

BBC Weather Watchers

Thanks to Dan Seaham Habour Lad for this striking image from Seaham in County Durham.

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/Dan Seaham Harbour Lad

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Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

After a cloudy morning, we're finally seeing some blue skies over Clacton and the pier is getting busier. 

At 360m (1,181ft) long, it might be dwarfed by its Southend neighbour at 2.16km (1.34 miles), but there is still plenty to do.

Those who like a bit of white-knuckle can enjoy various rollercoasters and amusements. 

... or you can just grab an ice cream and enjoy the view. 

BBC News England

According to a recent report, external, nine out of the 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in the UK are seaside communities.

About half of those questioned on behalf of holiday firm Butlins said they considered the seaside "a bit downmarket", with about 40% saying the British seaside was "tacky". 

This has been challenged, though, by the Mayor of Skegness who questions whether British seaside resorts really are "languishing in a pit of everlasting squalor". 

What do you think?

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Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live

What is it about seaside towns that keeps some visitors returning year after year?

John Williams and his seven-year-old daughter Tegan, from Chelmsford, Essex have a caravan in a local holiday park and told me what keeps them coming back.