New Year's Day at Southsea Beach

Happy New Year!

The weather on New Years Day 2013 was gloriously sunny here at Southsea and it seemed that everybody flocked to the beach to enjoy the sunshine.

It was one of those rare winter days when the seafront was crowded with people. Everyone had wrapped up in warm clothes to enjoy a walk along the beach with family and friends. 

Crowds of people walking towards the South Parade Pier

Cars were parked bumper to bumper along the seafront and children rode their shiny new bicycles along the cycle paths as the sun shone brightly.

It was a very special start to the new year, and as you can see from the pictures below, the  afternoon sun setting over the beach looked truly stunning.

So here's to the year ahead and many more happy days at the beach.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2013!

The beautiful afternoon sun at South Parade Pier

Families played along the shoreline until late into the afternoon