Local tourism businesses are anticipating a good summer season after the Easter bank holiday surpassed their expectations.
Advance accommodation bookings were already healthy - but there was a huge boost when the sun shone throughout Easter Sunday and Monday.
Businesses say Easter is a good indicator for what the summer will be like - and some Easter visitors return later in the year.
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