Autumn in Colour

This summer, make time to visit this collection of stunning gardens and arboretums across the UK

1 WOBURN ABBEY AND GARDENS

Visit these award-winning gardens as they erupt in an array of stunning autumn colours. There’s autumn interest throughout the parkland and gardens but the Bog Garden steals the show. Start your visit with a drive through the extensive deer park, during the season when deer wear their spectacular antlers with pride. Web www.woburnabbey.co.uk Address Woburn, Bedfordshire MK17 9WA

2 THE LAKELAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Overlooking Windermere, with stunning views across the lake to the Lakeland fells beyond, Holehird Gardens is a beautiful, tranquil haven at any time of the year. Visit in autumn to enjoy a vibrant tapestry of rich colours and textures within the Gardens and in the surrounding landscape. Open every day, from dawn to dusk. Address Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1NP Tel 015394 46008 Web holehirdgardens.org.uk

3 BODENHAM ARBORETUM

Often described as Worcestershire’s hidden garden, Bodenham Arboretum and Farm is an oasis of plantations, pools and avenues, beautifully landscaped with over 3,000 species of trees and shrubs from all over the world. Our Restaurant serves hot meals – including our own Herefordshire beef, lamb and pork as well as other home-made produce. Email info@bodenham-arboretum.co.uk Tel 01562 852444 Web bodenhamarboretum.co.uk

4 GILBERT WHITE’S HOUSE

Gilbert White was a passionate gardener as well as a pioneering naturalist. His 25-acre garden is a perfect blend of natural beauty and 18th century refinement. The gardens and grounds are surrounded by the great Selborne Hanger a beech woodland that creates a burst of autumn colour from every direction. Email info@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk Web gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

5 BASILDON PARK

As autumn begins, the Parkland and gardens at Basildon Park transform into a riot of oranges, reds and hues of yellow as the leaves change. Experience the woodland walk lit up from October onwards and the changing colours of the trees through the season. Web nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park Address Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR

6 WATERPERRY GARDENS

Waterperry Gardens – a place to explore, relax and shop in beautiful surroundings all year round. Celebrate Apple Weekend at Waterperry – 6,7 & 8 October. Apple and juice tastings, identification, expert advice and information about growing fruit trees, orchard tours and more. Opening times: 10am to 5.30pm Address Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ Tel 01844 339226 Web waterperrygardens.co.uk