Autumn Colours .........

[Ann]

Enjoying a few days away in Yorkshire last week we were really surprised to see some of the trees were already turning colour - this is unusually early. We are told the Autumn colours will be spectacular this year due to the wet Summer. Can anyone please suggest a day out (within easy reach of Leicestershire) where the colours are worth seeing and photographing? We have been to Westonbirt (too far for a day) but could travel up to about 50 miles.

[Ann]

Anyone been to Batsford Arboretum in the Cotswolds? Is that nice?

[Ann]

Perhaps you have all gone to see the nicely coloured trees so no answers to my question? LOL :)

[EcclesCake]

This is still in its infancy but is worthy or periodic visits to see it's development.

http://www.thenma.org.uk/

[parkie]

A bit far for us unfortunately. I saw a newspaper headline today which said we are due for an early, fierce winter so you'd better look out your long johns Ann.

[puddle-duck]

I love autumn it's my favourite time of year. I've always fancied going to one of those woodland parks where you stay in a cabin. Going for walks during the day then snuggling up with a glass of wine in front of a wood burning stove at night. Bliss :)

You might be able to find somewhere near you on this site Anne.

http://visitwoods.org...umn.aspx#.UF4bulH2v6M

[tonyav]

Cannock Chase and Sutton Park.

[Ann]

Good site puddle-duck, many thanks very useful!

[Ann]

Eccles - Thanks, been to National Arboretum last year, a very moving place. Will be great for Autumnal colours when trees grown in a few years time.

Tony - will look those two places up on Google, many thanks.

Anyone been to Batsford?