These astonishing images captured in south Norfolk demonstrate the beauty of a seldom-seen weather phenomenon.

The pictures, taken by Nick Fulcher during his daily walk on Wednesday, show hundreds of icicles hanging from trees in North Lopham, near Diss.

Diss Mercury: Stunning images show hundreds of icicles hanging from trees in North Lopham, near DissStunning images show hundreds of icicles hanging from trees in North Lopham, near Diss (Image: Nick Fulcher)

With the region still in the grip of a big freeze, the stunning spikes look set to remain for at least a few more days.

Mr Fulcher posted his shots on the popular Norfolk Countryside Photos Facebook page, where they have already amassed more than 3,000 likes.

Diss Mercury: Nick Fulcher from North Lopham, near Diss, captured the icicles during his daily walkNick Fulcher from North Lopham, near Diss, captured the icicles during his daily walk (Image: Nick Fulcher)

"Every time a lorry goes by it splashes rain water onto the trees and it freezes up," he said. "I've seen similar before, but nothing to this extent.

"I thought it looked amazing - like something you would see in Narnia - and I had to take some pictures.

Diss Mercury: Stunning images show hundreds of icicles hanging from trees in North Lopham, near DissStunning images show hundreds of icicles hanging from trees in North Lopham, near Diss (Image: Nick Fulcher)

"I decided to post them on Facebook for people to see something extraordinary. They're something to put a smile on people's faces, especially in these unprecedented times."