Families across Bracknell Forest have experienced some wonderful Winter Wonderland’s over the past five year’s.

From sledging in Ascot to building snowmen in the wake of South Hill Park Arts Centre, the memories created in freezing temperatures are often ones that last forever.

As temperatures reach minus five this week with a flurry of snow on the horizon, the Bracknell News look back at some of the snow days we have reported on throughout the years.

The plethora of country parks and various terrains make Bracknell Forest the perfect playground during a snow day.

 On January 24, 2021, families experienced a sense of normalcy following the chaos of the pandemic as snow brought pure happiness to children’s faces.

After being trapped in their homes this allowed families to experience the wonder of snow whilst still isolating in their social bubbles.

People could be seen bundled in their scarves and coats building giant snowmen as the snow stuck to the ground.

One family built a 9-foot-tall snowman for all of Bracknell to see.

In 2019, heavy snow across Berkshire presented the perfect excuse for children (and some parents) to enjoy a day off on a Friday ahead of a weekend in February.

As snow appeared later in the winter, photographers were kept busy in the freezing temperatures capturing the fun and games.

Photographer, Mike Swift travelled across the area, taking in parks packed with families in Bracknell, Wokingham and Ascot.

The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings in anticipation of the snow and further warning was made about travelling in the icy conditions.

Several hundred schools across the area were forced to close and some in West Berkshire remained closed on Monday.

Although a flurry of snow has been seen almost every year across Bracknell Forest, it is only when the conditions all align that several inches of white fluffy snow can be seen within towns and around the countryside.