Families across Norfolk were sweltering in the sun with temperatures reaching up to 29C in parts of the county.

People headed to parks and beauty spots in the region to bask in the sunshine on Tuesday, September 7.

Children were captured enjoying the water fountains in Norwich Waterloo Park, and the beach was busy in Wells-next-the-Sea.

Eastern Daily Press: Parts of Norfolk will see highs of 31C this weekend.Parts of Norfolk will see highs of 31C this weekend. (Image: Archant 2021)

Weatherquest forecaster Adam Dury said up to 3pm Marham and Houghton Hall saw the highest temperatures at 29C, and Tibenham Airfield at 28.4C.

He said the rest of the day is going to be dry and sunny.

He added: "Wednesday is another dry and sunny day with similar high temperatures as today.

Eastern Daily Press: Children enjoy the water fountains in Waterloo Park. Pictured: Lorena-Grace Boby.Children enjoy the water fountains in Waterloo Park. Pictured: Lorena-Grace Boby. (Image: Archant)

"The risk of thunderstorms on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but still warm on Thursday with sunny spells and the risk of a few showers."

Thursday is set to see highs of 25C, with temperatures cooler on Friday and Saturday with sunny spells and the chance of a few showers.

Eastern Daily Press: Two-year-Mia White making sandcastles in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYTwo-year-Mia White making sandcastles in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Sarah Ball and her three-year-old daughter Harper after cooling off in their jellyfish inflatable in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea.Sarah Ball and her three-year-old daughter Harper after cooling off in their jellyfish inflatable in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. (Image: Archant 2021)


Eastern Daily Press: Three-year-old Skylar Bland enjoying the beach in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThree-year-old Skylar Bland enjoying the beach in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: A busy beach in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYA busy beach in the hot weather at Wells-next-the-Sea. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Children enjoy the water fountains in Waterloo ParkChildren enjoy the water fountains in Waterloo Park (Image: Archant)