Hundreds of youngsters descended on a coastal park as a popular tradition returned.

Enthusiastic young children searched Sparrow's Nest Gardens in Lowestoft on Easter Sunday as they all set out on the hunt for a treat.

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The Lowestoft Lions Easter egg trail made a welcome return as hundreds of eager children searched for clues to earn a chocolate reward - all under the watchful eyes of the Easter Bunny.

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Despite a misty start on Easter Sunday, the popular park was soon filled with excited youngsters, accompanied by their families, as they swapped their vouchers for quiz sheets and took part in the trail around the park.

A Lions spokesman said: "All 500 vouchers for primary school age and younger children had again been snapped up very quickly this year as this event has become a popular fixture on the town’s calendar."

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With 25 questions hidden around the park on noticeboards these were answered before being exchanged for an Easter egg and a goody bag.

The children were also entertained by Joshua Pickering and his magic show, with game stalls and a long queue for Beccles Lions barbecue.

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Many children made friends with the Easter Bunny and a friendly Lion who were strolling around the park.

Lions president Eric Moore said: "It was really great to see families out in the park enjoying our Easter event.

"The weather has been quite kind and judging by the feedback we have had on social media the youngsters taking part in the Easter Egg Trail enjoyed themselves.

"Lowestoft Lions organise events like this to help boost community spirit.

"We have held this free event at Easter for the past 18 years and it keeps going from strength to strength."

The Lowestoft Lions thanked egg and goody bag sponsor, Norton Peskett solicitors, Morrison’s Gisleham Community Champion for the Easter Bunny and the businesses who helped distribute the vouchers - Dixon’s Newsagents, Kirkley News, Longworth’s Butchers and Broadland Interiors.