Fall colors in a London park
October to November

Fall color walks

Parks and arboretums that put on a show in fall.

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

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

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

London

  • Richmond Park, London

    Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park

    Usually in fall, when the Royal Parks promote it as one of their color spots.

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

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

  • Bushy Park, London

    Woodland Gardens, Bushy Park

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

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

  • Greenwich Park, London

    Japanese maples, Greenwich Park

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

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

  • London

    Hyde Park and The Regent's Park walks

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

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

  • Cotswolds

    Batsford Arboretum

    Usually fall, which the arboretum describes as its color finale.

    Batsford Arboretum (opens in new tab) · checked Oct 25, 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. Organizers change dates: check before you book.

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