Autumn colours in a London park
October to November

Autumn colour walks

Parks and arboretums that put on a show in autumn.

Leaf colour depends on the weather, so no organiser can promise a peak week. The pages below describe autumn as the main season but do not name a date.

Check the organiser's page or call before a long trip. Westonbirt asks visitors to book ahead in autumn.

Dates: where a date is shown, it comes from the organiser's own page (last checked 25 Oct 2026). Where it says "usually", the date is not confirmed: use the official link.

London

  • Richmond Park, London

    Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park

    Usually in autumn, when the Royal Parks promote it as one of their colour spots.

    The Royal Parks also have a self-guided autumn walk of Richmond Park.

    The Royal Parks (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Bushy Park, London

    Woodland Gardens, Bushy Park

    Usually in autumn, as listed among the Royal Parks autumn sights.

    The Royal Parks (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Greenwich Park, London

    Japanese maples, Greenwich Park

    Usually in autumn, when the Royal Parks list its maples among the season's sights.

    The Royal Parks (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • London

    Hyde Park and The Regent's Park walks

    Usually in autumn, with self-guided route maps on the Royal Parks site.

    The Royal Parks (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

The Cotswolds and beyond

  • Westonbirt

    Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

    Usually busiest from late September to mid November, when the arboretum asks you to pre-book.

    Maples are the draw. Dogs are off lead in Silk Wood only.

    Forestry England (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Cotswolds

    Batsford Arboretum

    Usually autumn, which the arboretum describes as its colour finale.

    Batsford Arboretum (opens in new tab) · checked 25 Oct 2026

Before you go

  • Go on a dry weekday morning for fewer people and better light.
  • Daylight is short by November. Plan to finish before dusk.
  • Check the weather. A windy week can strip the leaves early.

Sources

Pages we opened to write this guide. Organisers change dates: check before you book.

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