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 & Attleborough Mercury: Wymondham Abbey in the snow.Wymondham Abbey in the snow. (Image: 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.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Spencer and Tamara from Wymondham with their pocket-sized snowman.Spencer and Tamara from Wymondham with their pocket-sized snowman. (Image: Samantha Didwell)

We've put some of our favourites here as a reminder of a moment of joy in a difficult time.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: You don't always need a hill to go sledding in Mulbarton.You don't always need a hill to go sledding in Mulbarton. (Image: Will Dorsett)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Poppy looking very proud of her snowman in Attleborough.Poppy looking very proud of her snowman in Attleborough. (Image: Ellie Blake)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Wymondham favourite Henry the Hare got a dusting of snow.Wymondham favourite Henry the Hare got a dusting of snow. (Image: Jo Yaxley)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: A blanket of snow covered the Market Cross in Wymondham.A blanket of snow covered the Market Cross in Wymondham. (Image: Jo Yaxley)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Ayesha from Attleborough with her snowman.Ayesha from Attleborough with her snowman. (Image: Selina Conner-Read)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Saturday marked Merlo's first experience of snow.Saturday marked Merlo's first experience of snow. (Image: Vicky Hicks)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Ronnie enjoying the snow in Attleborough.Ronnie enjoying the snow in Attleborough. (Image: Jodi Lamb)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: What better way to have family fun in lockdown than by building a snowman together?What better way to have family fun in lockdown than by building a snowman together? (Image: Hannah Wain)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Twix the chocolate Labrador was having a lot of fun in the snow.Twix the chocolate Labrador was having a lot of fun in the snow. (Image: Jessica Canham)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Charlotte found a very cheerful snowman on her walk in Hethersett.Charlotte found a very cheerful snowman on her walk in Hethersett. (Image: Charlotte Casey)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Wymondham's Market Cross in black and white after the snow had fallen.Wymondham's Market Cross in black and white after the snow had fallen. (Image: David Willis)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: A snowman and his snowdog made an appearance in Attleborough.A snowman and his snowdog made an appearance in Attleborough. (Image: Selina Corbett)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: The snow didn't stop postman Ross from completing his rounds in Long Stratton.The snow didn't stop postman Ross from completing his rounds in Long Stratton. (Image: Ross Coaker)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: The snow was fun for all ages in Attleborough.The snow was fun for all ages in Attleborough. (Image: Lisa Elvin)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: This snowman was demonstrating his love for Attleborough Town FC.This snowman was demonstrating his love for Attleborough Town FC. (Image: Karen McFaz)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Leyani wasted no time before starting a snowball fight in Old Buckenham.Leyani wasted no time before starting a snowball fight in Old Buckenham. (Image: Kerrie Pradhan)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Jack repurposed a seaside beach bucket as a hat for his snowman in Besthorpe.Jack repurposed a seaside beach bucket as a hat for his snowman in Besthorpe. (Image: Nick Hensley)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Doris eagerly waiting for another snowball to catch.Doris eagerly waiting for another snowball to catch. (Image: Stephanie Terry)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: No better way to warm yourself up on a snowy day than local dry aged steaks on a wood fire!No better way to warm yourself up on a snowy day than local dry aged steaks on a wood fire! (Image: Moya Bunting)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Peggy the Clumber Spaniel puppy enjoying her first experience of snow.Peggy the Clumber Spaniel puppy enjoying her first experience of snow. (Image: Ricky Furnell)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Look out, behind you!Look out, behind you! (Image: Laura Francis)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: The wintry weather created some glorious scenery in and around Wymondham and Attleborough.The wintry weather created some glorious scenery in and around Wymondham and Attleborough. (Image: Vicki Johnson)

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Chewy with his 'snow cone', having fun while recovering from his operation.Chewy with his 'snow cone', having fun while recovering from his operation. (Image: Sadie Leanne)