The scene is set - and the sun starting to make an appearance - as outdoor beer garden Central Park prepares to welcome its first customers.
The pop-up which has been taking shape over the past few weeks in Newcastle's Times Square will be open for business from Thursday tea-time and is fully prepared for a busy Easter weekend. The container set-up is bigger than last year, when it made its debut, and capacity has increased from 500 to 2,000 people.
On Wednesday, The Chronicle was invited for a first look at what's in store and the transformed space revealed a garden created from fake grass and potted palms - plus an orange 'Aperol'' tree - filled with orange parasols, a beach-theme seating area with sand and deckchairs and lots of sunshine colours to create a summer vibe. New this year is an extended upper level: a mezzanine floor with VIP seating and a separate bar, both with wide views over the main 'park'.
