Stone's throw from a snowball fight

Druids, led by Arthur Pendragon, take part in the winter solstice at Stonehenge in Wiltshire yesterday.

Snow and ice failed to keep more than 2,000 people away from the ancient monument as they gathered to see the sun rise.

The winter morning mist obscured the actual sunrise but an eclectic mix of people celebrated the ancient festival. As well as the traditional Druid and Pagan ceremonies, a spontaneous snowball fight erupted as people enjoyed the cold weather.