Wednesday saw the UK take its first tentative steps out of lockdown, which has brought the Fylde coast to a virtual standstill since March 23 as we take steps to tackle the spread of coronavirus. The photos, taken by Dan Martino, show how Blackpool's Stanley Park has burst back to life as people make the most of being allowed unlimited outdoor exercise.
1. All quiet...
On Monday, with the lockdown still in full force, the benches at Stanley Park were empty - with just a couple of socially distancing seagulls watching on Photo: Dan Martino
2. A nice chat
But on Wednesday, with new rules saying it's perfectly acceptable to go and sit on a park bench, the park was more like its usual vibrant self Photo: Dan Martino
3. Acres of space
With just one outing a day permitted for exercise, there were far fewer people in the park before Wednesday. Photo taken on Monday. Photo: Dan Martino
4. A breath of fresh air
But it was a different picture on Wednesday. Although there was still plenty of space for social distancing! Photo: Dan Martino
6. That's more like it!
Wednesday's rule changes brought more people out to enjoy Blackpool's award-winning park Photo: Dan Martino