Hundreds headed to Scarborough to soak up the sunshine.Hundreds headed to Scarborough to soak up the sunshine.
Hundreds headed to Scarborough to soak up the sunshine.

People soak up the sun in Leeds and York beer gardens and on Yorkshire coastline

By Rebecca Marano
Published 8th Aug 2020, 17:53 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2020, 17:58 BST
As temperatures soared, people flocked to green spaces, beer gardens and Yorkshire's glorious beaches.

Here are some photos of people soaking up the sun in Leeds, Harrogate, York and Scarborough.

Temperatures reached the high 20s on Saturday, August 8.

1. Scorching weather

Temperatures reached the high 20s on Saturday, August 8. Photo: Simon Hulme

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People flocked to the seaside to soak up the rays and spend time with family.

2. To the seaside

People flocked to the seaside to soak up the rays and spend time with family. Photo: Simon Hulme

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Many cooled down by taking a dip in the sea.

3. Cool down

Many cooled down by taking a dip in the sea. Photo: Simon Hulme

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Busy scenes in Scarborough.

4. Busy beaches

Busy scenes in Scarborough. Photo: Simon Hulme

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Making the most of the summer, people headed down to have a drink in the beer gardens by the River Ouse.

5. York riverside

Making the most of the summer, people headed down to have a drink in the beer gardens by the River Ouse. Photo: Daniel Sheridan

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It was shorts and t-shirt weather for people in York.

6. River Ouse

It was shorts and t-shirt weather for people in York. Photo: Daniel Sheridan