Discover autumn colours in gardens and parks

Jumping in crunchy leaves, discovering shiny conkers and enjoying invigorating fresh air with all the family — autumn is here for us all to embrace. Take a local walk through the seasonal spectacle of oranges, reds and golds at some of the beautiful parks and gardens we care for, and get planting ideas for your own autumn colours at home.

Dahlias in bloom at Cragside

Find a local autumn garden to feel calm in

If you're needing to step away from it all and reach a sense of calm, we've got an autumn garden for you. Admire the beauty of the golden tones of the trees, and take a moment to notice how the water of a lake is still and peaceful. Listen to autumn wildlife in the trees or take a stroll down a path surrounded by colour in an autumn garden.

Autumn colour gardens near you

Dahlia Garden at Anglesey Abbey

Local autumn colour gardens in the East of England 

Take a walk in an autumn garden at Anglesey Abbey among the array of dahlias, or check out the seasonal delights in the kitchen garden at Oxburgh Hall. Autumn garden walks can bring a sense of peace to a hectic life, and the East of England has plenty of autumn colours to make you feel good.

A family in the kitchen garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

Local autumn colour gardens in London and the South East 

Immerse yourself in colour in local autumn parks in the South East, with hues of maroon red, mustard yellow and plum purples to delight in at Chastleton. Spot some secret autumn hideaways in London’s gardens like the formal gardens of Osterley House, where you can discover a world of colour.

Overbeck's Banana garden

Local autumn colour gardens in the South West 

You can take in tropical delights at an autumn garden in the South West, from the gold and ruby tones of the trees above at Overbeck's, to the idyllic rainbow of colour offered by autumn flora in special pockets of the country like Ashclyst Forest. Find your haven in a garden near you.

A family day out at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire

Local autumn colour gardens in the Midlands 

Take in the views that the Midlands have to offer, from tranquil trees to idyllic Victorian landscapes. In our autumn parks, survey the flowers, catch a falling leaf, or feel exhilarated after running up a hill surrounded by autumn colours.

Visitors in the garden in autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

North East autumn colour gardens 

Take in a kaleidoscope of colour in autumn parks in North East this autumn. Choose out of some special places like the parkland of Gibside, or spectacular colour at Allen Banks to witness the changing colours of the season.

Visitors in the garden in autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

North East autumn colour gardens 

Take in a kaleidoscope of colour in autumn parks in North East this autumn. Choose out of some special places like the parkland of Gibside, or spectacular colour at Allen Banks to witness the changing colours of the season.

Visitors in the rock garden at Sizergh, Cumbria

North West autumn colour gardens 

Wrap up warm and crunch through leaves along tree-lined paths as the North West celebrates autumn. Experience the seasons changing at the expansive garden of Dunham Massey, and spot some wildlife in the woody gardens of Quarry Bank.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal from Surprise View

Yorkshire autumn colour gardens 

As the colours change in Yorkshire, go on a refreshing walk through colourful gardens at Studley Royal, or have a more gentle stroll through autumn parks and gardens at places we care for like Wentworth Castle.

An autumnal view of the terraces below Powis Castle, Powys, Wales

Local autumn colour gardens in Wales 

Walk among a world full of autumn colour, with plenty of autumn parks and ancient sites to feel peaceful in. Take some autumn walks in the peace and quiet of Dyffryn, or relax in idyllic scenes that castles have to offer.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal from Surprise View

Yorkshire autumn colour gardens 

As the colours change in Yorkshire, go on a refreshing walk through colourful gardens at Studley Royal, or have a more gentle stroll through autumn parks and gardens at places we care for like Wentworth Castle.

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Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops, countryside locations and many houses are open. You no longer need to pre-book at many places. Some still require booking ahead, so please check the property webpage before you travel.​

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Autumn plants to look out for

Wondering what makes up the spectrum in our colourful gardens and autumn parks? Here's a showcase of the best and brightest of autumn colour.

A rainbow of colour in the Dahlia Garden at Anglesey Abbey
Autumn crocuses at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust place in Kent
Red Japanese maple leaves highlighted in the sun
Come and look at our aster collection at Upton House this autumn
Nerine

Dahlias 

Dahlias bloom from late summer until the first frosts. Their vibrant colours and variety of shapes can be found in many gardens.

Colchicums

Autumn Colchicums appear from August to October, and give a bluish hue to flowerbeds. They're commonly called 'naked ladies' because they can appear without foliage.

Japanese Maple

The Japanese maple tree gives a pop of true red colour to gardens at this time of year and can create some peaceful shaded areas in the afternoon autumn sun.

Michaelmas daisies

Autumn asters produce masses of long lasting, daisy-like flowers and are a great perennial plant for a sunny mixed border, as well an important source of nectar for insects in autumn.

Nerines

The magenta pink that nerines bring to gardens is enough to brighten any cold autumn morning — these are long-lasting autumn blooms.