Racegoers dazzle at Great Yarmouth’s Ladies Day

Horse racing action from the third day of the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. Ladies day at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

The annual three day Eastern Festival of Racing attracted a stylish crowd, chinking glasses and proving to be winners in the fashion stakes.

For groups of friends it was a chance to get dressed up for one of the biggest days in the racing calendar.

And while half the eyes were trained on the racing action many more were people-watching taking in the floaty dresses and wide-brimmed hats.

With over £220,000 in prize money up for grabs the event attracts a crowd of some 15,000 people over three days.

Horse racing action from the third day of the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. Ladies day at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

The best dressed competition was sponsored by intu Chapelfield whose team of style spotters, including Norfolk-based fashion bloggers scanned the crowds for those who went the extra furlong to pull off the perfect look.

Off the shoulder dresses were very much in evidence with high heels and elaborate fascinators adding a touch of glamour.

Horse racing action from the third day of the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. Ladies day at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

Horse racing action from the third day of the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. Ladies day at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

Kelly-Ann Hanley and Sarah Tarrant enjoying ladies day at the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

Amanda Miller and Anna Burgess enjoying ladies day at the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

Pearl Smith and Anita Gillman enjoying ladies day at the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

Jane Savage, Julie Thomas and Mary South enjoying ladies day at the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)

Sue Wilkinson, Trish Muncaster and Julia Dunne enjoying ladies day at the 2018 Eastern Fesitval at Yarmouth. (Image: Archant © 2018)