While it is known for its beautiful beach, historic landmarks and natural beauty, Weybourne's rolling hills and wide fields have been transformed by the recent heatwaves.

The coastal village near Sheringham has seen just 218mm of rain this year, according to data recently published by the Met Office.

It means it comes in as the driest place in Norfolk and third across the Britain overall.

And with just eight-and-a-half inches falling there all year, it seems nearby Cromer is not too far behind with just 226mm of rainfall.

The nearby communities were just pipped by Cambridge (196.4mm) and Shoeburyness in Essex (216.2mm) when it came to the nation's most arid spot.

An almost-empty beach in the heatwave at Weybourne (Image: Chris Bishop)

And while locals can't quite remember the last time there was a decent downpour, the mood was philosophical in the seaside village as temperatures soared into the mid-20s this week.

Simon and Carole Lewis were out walking on the scorched walkway, which is part of the King........

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