Sunshine brought a taste of summer to Hunstanton as crowds flocked to the West Norfolk resort on the second day of lockdown easing.

By afternoon the prom was packed as temperatures soared over 20C. Ice cream and snack stalls were busy, while many families took to The Green for a picnic.

Ely Standard: Families picnic on The Green at Hunstanton after lockdown easesFamilies picnic on The Green at Hunstanton after lockdown eases (Image: Chris Bishop)

While the Golden Lion was closed, tables outside the hotel were full of people eating fish and chips.

Another familiar sight returned to the seafront in the form of dozens of motorbikes, with riders making the most of the weather for a run up to the coast.

Ely Standard: Hunstanton Prom was busy after lockdown eased and the sun brought some warm weatherHunstanton Prom was busy after lockdown eased and the sun brought some warm weather (Image: Chris Bishop)

Making the most of being the operative word, with temperatures forecast to cool down to more normal levels by the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Ely Standard: Families picnic on The Green at Hunstanton after lockdown rules were relaxedFamilies picnic on The Green at Hunstanton after lockdown rules were relaxed (Image: Chris Bishop)