Red leaves of a Virginia Creeper plant covers a brick wall at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire — Autumn colour at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Gardens and parks in Liverpool and Lancashire

To gardens filled with history and colour at Speke Hall, to a peaceful garden with canal walks at Rufford Old Hall, this corner of the North West is full of fiery shades throughout autumn.

Speke Hall

From peaceful strolls through colourful borders, to adventures in the woodland and spotting wildlife in the secret garden, there's plenty of seasonal joy to find at Speke Hall.

Black and white Tudor hall with autumn tree to the right

Rufford Old Hall

The gardens at Rufford Old Hall have lots of variety, from giant squirrel topiary and beehives, to picnic spots in the orchard and peaceful walks by the canal.

Gawthorpe Hall

Take a leisurely stroll around the formal garden with its views of the River Calder. Relax in the ornamental terraced garden to the north of the hall or the landscaped garden to the south.

Discover more seasonal blooms in the north of England and Wales with plenty of gardens and parks to visit.

Gardens and parks in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

From the glorious garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, this corner of the North West is full of red, orange and yellow shades through autumn.

The Japanese Garden in autumn at Tatton Park, Cheshire

Gardens in the Lake District

The Lakes is known for its dramatic, wild landscapes, but it's home to some intriguing gardens too. Explore castle grounds, a cottage garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, and more.

A view through the gates of the copper beech tree along the front of Acorn Bank

Gardens and parks in Yorkshire

Enjoy Yorkshire's autumn gardens and parks, from the landscaped views at Fountains Abbey, to the gardens within a garden at Wentworth Castle Gardens, pathways and borders at Nostell, and the Mediterranean Garden at Beningbrough.