Beer gardens fill as weekend sun brings crowds to Norwich

While the latest lockdown restrictions easing went ahead on May 17, the weather has been largely wet and windy since.

Diana Smith, Sarah Copsey and Liz Montesuelli out enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

But the promise of a sunny bank holiday weekend saw family and friends reunite in the city, with plenty of people filling up beer gardens.

It fell on the last weekend of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, which has been entertaining audiences with a varied line-up of theatre, art, literature and live music.

Cassie and Ed Weller from Sheringham out enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

Elsewhere around the county, roads heading up to the north Norfolk coast were busier as people headed get a day trip by the sea.

The weather is expected to remain warm over Sunday and Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching 21C or 22C on Monday.

People are out enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

Lynsey Rouse with Nya (10) and Evalie (7) out enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

David Hughes and Catherine O'Connell eating pizza at Zizi's enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

Ashmesh Mehra and Niyati Bhoj enjoying the sunshine in Cathedral Gardens, Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

People are out enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

People are out enjoying the sunshine in Norwich on the May bank holiday weekend. Picture: NEIL DIDSBURY (Image: Archant)

People enjoy the sunny weather in Norwich. (Image: Neil Didsbury)