It’s not just the usual assortment of gorgeous British trees like oaks and willows that makes Battersea Park such a special autumn destination – its variety of gardens (from subtropical to winter) make it one of the city’s more fascinating green spaces. The hybrid strawberry tree with its red bark is a standout, and by autumn’s end it’s covered in fruit and white flowers.
London is great all year round, but as soon as it’s tinged with burnt oranges and russet reds in the autumn months, its beauty really begins to show. Sure, it might be getting chillier and the days may be shorter, but that just means more gorgeous early evening sunsets and the chance to hole up in a cosy pub. If you’ve got a dog, all the better.
As London gets lapped up in a golden hue, get out and about and explore London’s crunchy-leaf-strewn, conker-dotted parks. Here’s our pick of the most lovely London parks for a magical and atmospheric autumn walk, or a place to start your perfect autumnal day out in the city.
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