Readers have sent in pictures of them enjoying the sun, have we included yours?

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe in the sun. Picture: BERNADETTE MOONEYFelixstowe in the sun. Picture: BERNADETTE MOONEY

Yesterday was the hottest April day for nearly 70 years with temperatures reaching more than 26C in Suffolk and Essex.

As our region reached temperatures hotter than Nairobi and the Canary Islands we asked to see how you were spending the day.

Take a look at our gallery of readers pictures and our own pictures of Ipswich’s Christchuch Park in the sun.

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe Port taken by reader Hadden.Felixstowe Port taken by reader Hadden. (Image: Archant)

If you would like your sunny snap to feature in this piece email it to megan.aldous@archant.co.uk

The warm weather is set to continue today with inland temperatures forecast to reach 24C-27C and 14C-16C by the coast.

Read more: Warm weather to continue after hottest April day for nearly 70 years

Ipswich Star: Orwell River taken by reader Beverley Mowbray.Orwell River taken by reader Beverley Mowbray. (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe in the sun. Picture: BERNADETTE MOONEYFelixstowe in the sun. Picture: BERNADETTE MOONEY

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Ipswich Star: Amber, 7, from Ipswich. Picture: HANNAH HOLDER-MARKAmber, 7, from Ipswich. Picture: HANNAH HOLDER-MARK (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe in the sun. Picture: BERNADETTE MOONEYFelixstowe in the sun. Picture: BERNADETTE MOONEY

Ipswich Star: Mason and Cooper enjoying Felixstowe. Picture: AMBER KUSZEWSKIMason and Cooper enjoying Felixstowe. Picture: AMBER KUSZEWSKI (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Reader Alex spent time at Felixstowe beach with wife and sister.Reader Alex spent time at Felixstowe beach with wife and sister.

Ipswich Star: Christchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUSChristchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUS (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Christchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUSChristchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUS (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Christchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUSChristchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUS (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Christchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUSChristchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUS (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Christchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUSChristchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUS (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Christchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUSChristchurch Park in the sun. Picture: MEGAN ALDOUS (Image: Archant)