Despite the actual sunrise, - which took place at 08.09am - being obscured by mist, Peter Carson of English Heritage said: "Stonehenge looked spectacular in the snow and it was a great way for people to start their festive season."

The Pagan community came out in force to celebrate the annual festival, along with many whom were merely curious to experience the event. As well as the traditional Druid and Pagan ceremonies, a snowball fight erupted as people enjoyed the cold weather.

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