Why visit the UK in autumn?

Published on July 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Despite the cold and gloomy weather, autumn brings with it warm, soothing colours. And to make the most of this bucolic atmosphere, this year we're flying to the UK during the All Saints' Day holidays. We'll be exploring majestic parks ablaze with colour, sampling delicious seasonal dishes and enjoying a cup of tea when it's time for the famous 'tea time'. From London to Glasgow, here are 6 places to admire autumn in the UK, in all its splendour.

View of Loch Achray from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Summary

Corfe Castle
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Westonbirt National Arboretum
Richmond Park
Padley Gorge in the Peak District
Dartmoor National Park

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Corfe Castle

Set in the Purbeck Hills, Corfe Castle is one of the most romantic places in the UK, and autumn is the perfect time to visit. Morning mists are very common and a walk in the hills offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Corfe Castle

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond is the smallest lake in the National Park north of Glasgow. In autumn, the lake's blue water contrasts with the warm tones of the vegetation, creating a magnificent panorama. You can hire canoes or relax on the shore and enjoy a spot of fishing.

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

Westonbirt National Arboretum

Near Tetbury, 40 minutes from Bristol, lies the UK's most famous arboretum, the Westonbirt Arboretum. It is home to no fewer than 15,000 trees. Needless to say, the colours of this park in autumn are fantastic!

L'Arboretum National de Westonbirt

Richmond Park

Not far from London lies Richmond Park, the natural habitat of many specimens of deer. October is the month when the males start competing with each other to find a female. They collide with their thick horns. It's an impressive sight! The best time to admire these animals is early in the morning, when nature is still shrouded in a mysterious fog.

Le Richmond Park

Padley Gorge in the Peak District

Autumn is truly magical at Padley Gorge, in England's Central Park between Manchester and Sheffield. Here you can admire not only the brown leaves, but also the streams that flow through the heart of the park.

Padley Gorge

Dartmoor National Park

A walk through the granite hills and rocks of Dartmoor National Park will take you back in time to the days of the Celts and the Druids. There aren't many trees in the area, but the red and orange hues of the sunset over this green desert are spectacular.