And families and friends came together to once again celebrate the end of lockdown restrictions, and to enjoy life beside the seaside during a day out in Blackpool.
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18 pictures of people loving life in Blackpool today
Today might have been a bit chillier than expected - but the sun still shone and it's still a bank holiday weekend.
By Michael Holmes
Published 1st May 2021, 17:23 BST
Updated 1st May 2021, 17:24 BST