Overview
- Travel writers say early autumn is a prime moment for UK short breaks thanks to thinner crowds, lower prices and striking seasonal scenery.
- Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire, has launched a new nature trail for autumn 2025 to showcase peak colour across its 600 acres.
- Blakeney Point’s grey seal pupping runs from late October to mid January with about 4,500 pups each year, best viewed on boat trips from Morston Quay with Beans Boats or Bishops Boats.
- The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley feature a 50‑mile Leaf Peeping Drive linking 10 standout viewpoints, with nearby stays and optional e‑bike hire promoted for the season.
- Galloway Forest Park’s International Dark Sky status offers standout stargazing in the longer nights, with private tours available from Dark Sky Ranger Elizabeth Tindal.