In Pictures: Day-trippers head to beauty spots despite bid to deter them

People were urged to “think carefully” before visiting national parks and beaches on the first weekend since coronavirus lockdown measures were partially eased in England.

Police forces, tourist boards and park authorities across the country urged caution after the Met Office forecast sunny conditions.

Coronavirus – Sat May 16, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat May 16, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat May 16, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat May 16, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat May 16, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat May 16, 2020
In the North East, St Mary’s Island in Whitley Bay was closed off
In the North East, St Mary’s Island in Whitley Bay was closed off
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay
People on the beach at Whitley Bay
People on the beach at Whitley Bay
People on the beach at Southsea, Hampshire
People on the beach at Southsea, Hampshire
Protests in Hyde Park
Protests in Hyde Park
Police talk to protesters in Hyde Park
Police talk to protesters in Hyde Park
Officers on patrol in Hyde Park (
Officers on patrol in Hyde Park (
People also visited Hyde Park to exercise and relax
People also visited Hyde Park to exercise and relax

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