
A splendid sandy beach, a cosy shelter to picnic in and – some of the time – sunshine; the newest addition to Britain’s coastal pleasures perfectly captures the resilient spirit of the UK’s 2009 holiday season.
By Chris Tighe, North East Correspondent
Published: May 3 2009 18:26 | Last updated: May 3 2009 18:26

A splendid sandy beach, a cosy shelter to picnic in and – some of the time – sunshine; the newest addition to Britain’s coastal pleasures perfectly captures the resilient spirit of the UK’s 2009 holiday season.