Ipswich has seen some of its heaviest snow for years today as the 'Beast from the East 2' arrived.

We have rounded up some of the best pictures from across the town taken by our photographers and readers.

Ipswich Star: The snow blowing a blizzard through the empty streets of Ipswich town centreThe snow blowing a blizzard through the empty streets of Ipswich town centre (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)Ipswich Star: A robin enjoying the snowA robin enjoying the snow (Image: Carl Harlott)

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Waterfront in snowIpswich Waterfront in snow (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: People sledging in Christchurch ParkPeople sledging in Christchurch Park (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: The snow is neigh bother for this horseThe snow is neigh bother for this horse (Image: Carl Harlott)

Ipswich Star: A snowy scene over IpswichA snowy scene over Ipswich (Image: Vishnu Prata)

Ipswich Star: Bella having a snowball fight with her mum on Ipswich WaterfrontBella having a snowball fight with her mum on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Snowy condition down the Waterfront in IpswichSnowy condition down the Waterfront in Ipswich (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Ipswich as a snowy winter wonderlandIpswich as a snowy winter wonderland (Image: Jayakrishnan Sitaram)

Ipswich Star: Footsteps already being filled in as further snow falls in IpswichFootsteps already being filled in as further snow falls in Ipswich (Image: Carl Harlott)

Ipswich Star: It was this young baby's first time in the snow in IpswichIt was this young baby's first time in the snow in Ipswich (Image: Lorraine Coleman)

Ipswich Star: Homes and cars in Ipswich have been covered in a thick layer of snowHomes and cars in Ipswich have been covered in a thick layer of snow (Image: Jayakrishnan Sitram)

Ipswich Star: A wintery view over IpswichA wintery view over Ipswich (Image: Rebecca Bailey)