Snow in London – Exploring the Stunning Fulham Palace

With the current mild weather it’s hard to believe that little over a week ago London’s streets were covered in blankets of fresh, white snow.

Though it lasted mere days, there isn’t much in this world that makes me as happy as snow does and I was determined to make the most of it.

The historic Fulham Palace is walking distance from my workplace and it’s pretty photogenic at any time of year. However, I figured it would look even more stunning covered in snow. So during one lunch break, I set off armed with sturdy boots, fingerless gloves, and my DSLR to check it out.

All Saint’s Cemetery

I started in the cemetery of All Saint’s Church, which is right by the palace. I have a slightly morbid fascination with tombstones and burial grounds as they’re just so peaceful and photogenic.

Draped in a blanket of snow, the grounds of the cemetery were indeed beautiful and provided an amazing canvas to work with.

Fulham Palace

Usually bustling with people, the grounds of Fulham Palace were eerily quiet. The Walled Garden is spectacular in the warmer months but it looked rather barren when deserted and covered in a light layer of snow.

The main grounds of the palace were still beautiful and were almost monotone with random bursts of colour. I even stumbled upon some daffodils peaking through the snow.

I had only a pair of friendly pigeons for company (seriously, they followed me across the entire grounds) as I photographed wilting flowers and lonely benches.

Wandering back along the forest path, there was still not a soul to be seen. As a huge introvert who loves nature and being left alone to photograph it, it was pretty much paradise.

As I was crouching in the snow, taking photos of powder-topped logs, I was photo bombed by a red robin.

He casually hopped into frame as I peered through my viewfinder and framed himself perfectly.

It was pretty easy to forgive the distraction as the robin gifted me my absolute favourite photo of the day. It’s possibly one of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken and it was a total fluke!

He was such a little poser.

I could have stayed in out for hours but sadly I had to return to work. I’m crossing all fingers that we get more snow soon so I can go on another photography excursion.

Did you enjoy the snow or are you glad spring is on its way? Let me know!

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