Three thousand people dressed in their finest garb lapped up the evening sunshine for a stylish night at the races.

Women from across the region donned their most exquisite attire for the annual Ladies Evening at Great Yarmouth Racecourse on Wednesday night.

Sue Ward in a spider hat at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Sue Ward in a spider hat at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley) The event saw many dressed their best, with many entering the Style Awards for the chance to win £500 before the afterparty with Radio 2's Vernon Kay behind the decks.

Racecourse general manager Tom Pennington said the event had a "superb buzz" as people made the most of the improved weather.

Charlotte and Brooke Houghton, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Charlotte and Brooke Houghton, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

"I thoroughly enjoyed heading up my first Ladies Night," said Mr Pennington.

"The atmosphere was incredible, and the evening went without a hitch. That’s a testament to the wonderful team we have in place at the racecourse.

"Vernon Kay is a natural-born entertainer and a complete gentleman. He was fantastic at engaging with the crowd, who all seemed to immerse themselves in the tunes he was playing. He came and ate in the restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed his Yarmouth experience."

Dawn, Michelle, Valerie and Ali at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Dawn, Michelle, Valerie and Ali at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

There were seven races between 5pm and just after 8pm for the Ladies Evening meeting, and the going was good.

The popular Fashion Awards will be up and running again on the third and final day of the Racecourse's Eastern Festival on September 19.

Mr Pennington advised people bought tickets early as the festival - and the Racecourse's Family Fun Day on August bank holiday Sunday - is close to selling out.

Marty Burgess, Verity Manning, Jenn Goodman and Jon Robilliard, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Marty Burgess, Verity Manning, Jenn Goodman and Jon Robilliard, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Khia Harrison and Brodi Webb at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Khia Harrison and Brodi Webb at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Jesse Fen, Paschasia Oxborough, Libby Ross and Louie Duffield, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Jesse Fen, Paschasia Oxborough, Libby Ross and Louie Duffield, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Maddie Revell and Ellena Lee at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Maddie Revell and Ellena Lee at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Sue Morland and Gary Gook, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Sue Morland and Gary Gook, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Lucy Seaman and Jessica Nelson, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Lucy Seaman and Jessica Nelson, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Mandy Durrant, left, and Sarah Nelson, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Mandy Durrant, left, and Sarah Nelson, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Giedre, Dashne and Emilija, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day.Giedre, Dashne and Emilija, at Great Yarmouth Racing Ladies Day. (Image: Denise Bradley)