22 pictures which showcase the spectacular beauty of frosty Britain
As temperatures dip below freezing and Jack Frost gets to work, gritters hit the road and photographers get up at the crack of dawn to bring us these beautiful early morning pictures of Britain under a blanket of frost.
The country sparkles like a Christmas card as the early morning light makes everything look Christmassy and magical.
From Richmond Park to Nottingham via Dorset and more, we’ve got the pick of the crop – grab a cuppa, snuggle up and give thanks that you didn’t have to get up with the sparrows to see them in the flesh.
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