South Shields’ new seafront venue The Dockyard has proved to be a huge hit attracting more than 12,000 people in its first month.

Situated outside the Sea Hotel, the streetfood venue and bar opened on when restrictions on outdoor hospitality were eased on April 12.

It’s large outdoor seating area offers live music and a resident DJ each week as well as live sport on big screens.

A range of street food vendors are on site every day, including El Coddo, Chapos Tacos, Twisted Chicks, Los Churro & Waffle, Acropolis and Wood Fired Pizzas.