Published:
4:12 PM January 17, 2021
Amid the doom and gloom of yet another UK lockdown, a winter wonderland created by a blanket of snow was exactly what was needed to bring a little joy to our lives.
Several inches of fresh powder fell on Saturday morning, making it simple for families to decide how to spend their exercise time.
Wymondham Abbey in the snow.
- Credit: Rebecca Davey
Snowballs were thrown, snowmen and snow angels were created and, just for an afternoon, all the worry in the world was forgotten.
We asked you to send us your best photos of the snow where you are, and we were inundated with dozens of your magical memories.
Spencer and Tamara from Wymondham with their pocket-sized snowman.
- Credit: Samantha Didwell
We've put some of our favourites here as a reminder of a moment of joy in a difficult time.
You don't always need a hill to go sledding in Mulbarton.
- Credit: Will Dorsett
Poppy looking very proud of her snowman in Attleborough.
- Credit: Ellie Blake
Wymondham favourite Henry the Hare got a dusting of snow.
- Credit: Jo Yaxley
A blanket of snow covered the Market Cross in Wymondham.
- Credit: Jo Yaxley
Ayesha from Attleborough with her snowman.
- Credit: Selina Conner-Read
Saturday marked Merlo's first experience of snow.
- Credit: Vicky Hicks
Ronnie enjoying the snow in Attleborough.
- Credit: Jodi Lamb
What better way to have family fun in lockdown than by building a snowman together?
- Credit: Hannah Wain
Twix the chocolate Labrador was having a lot of fun in the snow.
- Credit: Jessica Canham
Charlotte found a very cheerful snowman on her walk in Hethersett.
- Credit: Charlotte Casey
Wymondham's Market Cross in black and white after the snow had fallen.
- Credit: David Willis
A snowman and his snowdog made an appearance in Attleborough.
- Credit: Selina Corbett
The snow didn't stop postman Ross from completing his rounds in Long Stratton.
- Credit: Jane Coaker
The snow was fun for all ages in Attleborough.
- Credit: Lisa Elvin
This snowman was demonstrating his love for Attleborough Town FC.
- Credit: Karen McFaz
Leyani wasted no time before starting a snowball fight in Old Buckenham.
- Credit: Kerrie Pradhan
Jack repurposed a seaside beach bucket as a hat for his snowman in Besthorpe.
- Credit: Nick Hensley
Doris eagerly waiting for another snowball to catch.
- Credit: Stephanie Terry
No better way to warm yourself up on a snowy day than local dry aged steaks on a wood fire!
- Credit: Moya Bunting
Peggy the Clumber Spaniel puppy enjoying her first experience of snow.
- Credit: Ricky Furnell
Look out, behind you!
- Credit: Laura Francis
The wintry weather created some glorious scenery in and around Wymondham and Attleborough.
- Credit: Vicki Johnson
Chewy with his 'snow cone', having fun while recovering from his operation.
- Credit: Sadie Leanne