I don't always love the freezing cold weather, but when you wake on a lazy Sunday morning to the white glow from a scattering of snow then it can feel quite special - especially after so much wind and wet weather.
It felt an ideal opportunity to go out and have a blow in the fresh, crisp air and like a young child, it gives me a good excuse to stick on my wellies and make footprints in the new snow. I'm sure I'm not the only adult who loves doing this! We decided to walk the dogs at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, as although we like to visit at all times of year, we've never visited in the snow before.
When we arrived the wardens were giving out free samples of ginger wine, so with the warming glow of a ginger wine, we set off to explore in the freezing cold and weren't disappointed. Alfie and Ted - the dogs - had a great time and found much excitement in the snow. It was the first time Ted had seen snow, so he was a like a spring lamb dancing around in it and enjoyed eating it more than anything!
Most of the plants and any budding flowers were covered, but the snow and ice gave the grounds and gardens a new dimension in the pale winter sun and they looked as stunning as ever.
Then it was back to the cafe to enjoy a warming coffee and of course cakes and then to buy a bottle of that ginger wine from the gift shop - well there's still enough of winter left for more snow!
Wrest park is an English Heritage site and welcomes dogs in the grounds, but they must be kept under control and on a lead.
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