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Gloucestershire in pics: Snow and sunrises

Getty Images A wide image of the Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter after it had a covering of snow. In the foreground is a waterway with a stone bridge over it, while a row of traditional honeycomb stone houses can be seen. Someone is walking a cream-coloured dog in front of the housesGetty Images
Snowy scenes such as this one at Lower Slaughter have been seen across the county this week

Our weekly round-up of pictures includes plenty of wintry scenes as temperatures dropped and some areas got a covering of snow.

The winter can also generate stunning scenes as photos taken in places such as Stroud and the Cotswolds will show.

Paul Sutton Misty canal photography with some wooden boats and a castle in the background.Paul Sutton

Beautiful: Paul Sutton took this lovely picture of a crisp morning in Stroud, an image that could grace the front of a novel.

Getty Images An aerial shot of Gloucester with Kingsholm stadium in the foreground, along with rows of colourful houses, and the city centre in the distance with the spire of Gloucester Cathedral visibleGetty Images

Take to the skies: Getty photographer Dan Mullan took this image of Kingsholm, with much of Gloucester in the background, before the cherry and whites beat Sale in their last home game.

Painswick Rococo Garden Snowdrops in the forefront and a steep green hill in the background with a red castle-like building in the background at Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire.Painswick Rococo Garden

It's that time: The snowdrops have once again arrived with the snow. Painswick Rococo Garden are expecting five millions snowdrops this year - and are excited to see some blossoming already. The garden is back open again from the 18 January.

David Davies for The Jockey Club/PA Media Jockey smiling on top of a grey horse at Cheltenham racecourse with packed grandstands in the background. The jockey is wearing a yellow top with wide red bands on itDavid Davies for The Jockey Club/PA Media

That winning feeling: Jockey John Dawson celebrates on Sine Nomine after winning the St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase.

MarionKWebb Snow ground with two hearts drawn into the ground with what looks like tyre markings. MarionKWebb

The art of driving: This photo was sent in by one of BBC Gloucestershire's weather watchers. This picture was captured in Tetbury after somebody left a heartfelt (literally) message on Marion's drive.

A snowy path with a rising sun in the background and some trees near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.

Cold start: Cirencester residents were able to enjoy this sunrise on Tuesday, the picture taken in Stratton.

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