Snowfall brought a touch of magic to Suffolk and north Essex today.

East Anglian Daily Times: Youngsters building a snowman in KesgraveYoungsters building a snowman in Kesgrave (Image: Sam Mace)

Here are 21 of our favourite photos of a snowy Saturday around the area, showing people of all ages having fun during their daily exercise - but not forgetting social distancing.

East Anglian Daily Times: Borley Green at Woolpit in the snowBorley Green at Woolpit in the snow (Image: Charlotte Baker)

Children enjoyed sledging on the slopes in parks and gardens - and also managed to build some impressive snowmen.

East Anglian Daily Times: Building a snowman in Chantry Park in IpswichBuilding a snowman in Chantry Park in Ipswich (Image: Charlotte Campbell)

For some young children, it was the first time they had ever seen the white stuff.

East Anglian Daily Times: Leo Blanchard having fun in the snow on Rushmere golf courseLeo Blanchard having fun in the snow on Rushmere golf course (Image: Sophie Barber)

And it was also a first for some young dogs and puppies, who looked a little bewildered as they found themselves walking through snow.

East Anglian Daily Times: Brian the puppy enjoying his first snow in ThorndonBrian the puppy enjoying his first snow in Thorndon (Image: Matthew Harper)

The area woke up to snow after the Met Office had earlier issued an amber weather warning, with forecasters expecting up to 10cm to fall in parts of East Anglia.

East Anglian Daily Times: Snowy scenes from Martlesham HeathSnowy scenes from Martlesham Heath (Image: Archant)

Later in the day, though, the snow was starting to melt in some areas, and, with maximum temperatures of 4C to 5C forecast over the weekend, the snowmen may not be around for too much longer.

East Anglian Daily Times: Eliza and Rosa Storey enjoying the snow in Christchurch Park, IpswichEliza and Rosa Storey enjoying the snow in Christchurch Park, Ipswich (Image: (C) Archant 2021)

East Anglian Daily Times: Snowy scenes from Martlesham HeathSnowy scenes from Martlesham Heath (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Snow in Christchurch ParkSnow in Christchurch Park (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Families headed to the slopes in Christchurch Park to do some sledgingFamilies headed to the slopes in Christchurch Park to do some sledging (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Holywells Park, Ipswich, in the snowHolywells Park, Ipswich, in the snow (Image: Jamie Storer)

East Anglian Daily Times: Enjoying the snow in BranthamEnjoying the snow in Brantham (Image: Aimee Louis)

East Anglian Daily Times: Joggers brave the snow in IpswichJoggers brave the snow in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Christchurch Park in Ipswich turned into a picture postcard scene as heavy snowfall arrivedChristchurch Park in Ipswich turned into a picture postcard scene as heavy snowfall arrived (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Snow at Seckford Hall, WoodbridgeSnow at Seckford Hall, Woodbridge (Image: Adam Thorpe)

East Anglian Daily Times: A dog in the snow in StowmarketA dog in the snow in Stowmarket (Image: Karen Harper)

East Anglian Daily Times: Snowman fun at Cotton in mid SuffolkSnowman fun at Cotton in mid Suffolk (Image: Lauran Collins)

East Anglian Daily Times: Building a snowman in HadleighBuilding a snowman in Hadleigh (Image: Geraldine Suckling)

East Anglian Daily Times: Snow in Colchester todaySnow in Colchester today (Image: Cassie Paige)

East Anglian Daily Times: A dog in the snow at Landseer Park in IpswichA dog in the snow at Landseer Park in Ipswich (Image: Laura Cooledge)