Under Orders, After your recomendations....

[omega3000]

I thought snow chains were illegal to use in the UK?

Maybe someone can clarify 

[cem_devecioglu]

many drivers here, stay away from winter tyres mostly because of cost.. however, they are more safe in the wet, muddy and frost conditions that you will likely face on the road..

my recommandation is at least get 4 season tyres so that your grip levels will be better in winter either rainy or snow conditions.. at least..
(example for good quality 4 season tyres- goodyear vector 4 seasons and nokian wr g2) 

chains are noisy, destroys front drive train, hard to install under snow and cold and not practical..

[hotel21]

I thought snow chains were illegal to use in the UK?

Maybe someone can clarify 

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/seasonal/winter-advice-snow-chains.html

And this follow on page has a table showing where compulsory and where permitted.  UK is shown as permitted.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/snow-chains-winter-tyres.html

[TheBoy]

I too have a set of Lidl ones in the boot. Other than a test fit, not tried them, hopefully never will...  ...but there if the scenario arises.