Tourists flocked to the beach to make the most of the stunning conditions. Credit: ITV News Anglia
It's been an unseasonably warm end to October, with temperatures in some parts of the region hitting 19°C today.
With winter on the horizon, thousands have been heading for traditional tourist spots across the East to catch some last minute rays.
The late surge is great news for the region's tourism industry, with experts now saying that we could be on course for the best season in nearly a decade.
Click below to watch a report from ITV News Anglia's Malcolm Robertson
Why is it so warm for this time of year?
A gallery of images from across the region can be seen below
Under a cloudless sky, Southwold glistens in the sunshine. Credit: ITV News AngliaSome people even took a dip in the North Sea. Credit: ITV News AngliaWroxham in Norfolk looked a picture today. Credit: ITV News AngliaCustomers enjoy a drink by the Broads. Credit: ITV News AngliaIt was an idyllic scene in Finchingfield in Essex. Credit: ITV News AngliaSaffron Walden in Essex is still looking fantastic, a few months on from the Tour de France. Credit: Sarah McCorkellIrchester Country Park in Northamptonshire. Credit: Victoria CassSeveral people were out for an afternoon stroll in Hornchurch, Essex. Credit: Barry JonesThe holiday season is still in full swing in Great Yarmouth. Credit: Dawn Howes
