One of the coast's most popular chippies has arranged entertainment for the huge queue of customers expected to line-up outside on Good Friday.
The Harbour View in Seaton Sluice attracts a lengthy queue every year on Good Friday, a day when Why we eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday - and other Easter traditions around the world .
The takeaway and restaurant - rated five-stars on Tripadvisor - is expecting another busy service, thanks to both the fish-eating tradition and forecasts of a dry start to the four-day Bank Holiday .
The Harbour View has arranged entertainment to keep the crowds occupied as they patiently wait for their Good Friday fish fix.
For kids, there will be face painting and balloon animals, while South Tyneside singer Deborah Taylor-Smith will be performing songs to keep the crowds in good spirits.
If you are a Harbour View regular, take note: It's takeaway only on Good Friday, with the sit-down restaurant closed.
The Harbour View Easter Opening Hours
Takeaway
Good Friday: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am-9pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: 11:30am-8:30pm
Restaurant
Good Friday: Closed
Saturday: 11:30am-5:30pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Bank Holiday Monday: Closed
Ant has a 'Saturday night takeaway' as he treats family to Seaton Sluice chippy tea
Why we eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday - and other Easter traditions around the world
