The Best Places to Experience Autumn in London

If you’re lucky enough to visit London in the fall, right when the leaves are changing, you need to know where to go to see them. Luckily, no matter what part of London you’re exploring, you’ll be able to visit some beautiful areas around the city that become even prettier during autumn. And Autumn in London is stunning. So, if you’ve booked a trip for fall here are some of the best places in London to see the leaves changing.

The Best Places to Experience Autumn in London

1. Little Venice

This West London area is simply beautiful. The canal is gorgeous and it is only a short walk from Paddington Station. I suggest grabbing a bite to eat on one of the canal boats and then enjoy a stroll through the canals where you’ll find shades of yellow, orange, and red dotting the trees around you. For an even better view, hop aboard a canal boat water taxi and explore Regents Canal on your own!

2. Kyance Mews

If you’re looking for the most Instagrammable place in London, you’ve found it. Kyance Mews is located in Kensington and is a hotspot for fashion bloggers in London. It’s also one of the most gorgeous places to experience autumn in London. And that’s because for a very limited time, the leaves that drape over this entry way turn the most gorgeous shade of red. But, you have to go early and quickly. As soon as you see people posting this spot on the gram, head over there because it doesn’t stay this way for long. In fact, this year I think it only lasted about three weeks before all of the leaves fell off! If you do head over there, please be mindful that this is in front of people’s homes, so as always be respectful and don’t linger there for too long!

3. Chelsea Embankment

Take a stroll along the Thames and experience gorgeous yellow hues surrounding you. Chelsea Embankment is a lovely little walk on the North side of the Thames. It’s located in West London and you can also take in the views of Battersea Park while you walk down it. The leaves change very slowly over here so you don’t need to rush on over, however, once they start falling, they fall fast! I suggest taking a walk over here around sunset so you can watch the Royal Albert Bridge light up as it gets dark.

4. Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park is one of those places that is beautiful in every season (seriously — head there in Spring to see the cherry blossoms). But, I love it in autumn. The leaves change to all different colors here and if you walk up the hill, you can get a gorgeous view of the Maritime Museum surrounded by shades of orange, yellow, and red. And in the background, the Canary Wharf skyline.

5. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Take the train to Stratford and then take a wander through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The park, which was built for the 2012 Olympics, is a site on any day, but during the fall it’s even more beautiful. The leaves surrounding the walkways turn a deep, deep red, and a walk by the canal on a crisp fall day is wonderful. Pair it with a visit to Westfield!

6. St. Dunstan in the East

Once a church, St. Dunstan in the East is now a public park near Monument Station. It was badly damaged during the blitz, but because the facade of the church is so grand it was never torn down. Now colorful ivy and greenery cover the walls and area. This is a great place to enjoy your lunch in the outdoors on a sunny day.

7. Kew Gardens

If you love nature then you must visit Kew Gardens. It’s another place that is beautiful no matter what time of the year, but I personally love the fall there. Because they have so many different types of plants and trees there you know you’ll see a variety of colors. Late October/early November is the best time to visit for fall colors here! Admission is 12.50 if you book online!

8. Richmond Park

Keeping to the West, Richmond Park has to be one of the coolest parks in all of London. It’s a pretty “wild” park. What I mean by that is that part of it is a wildlife sanctuary and you can’t visit all of it. Plus, it’s also home to wild deer. You can go there and walk right up to them (I don’t suggest doing this — keep a respectful distance and do not feed them). It’s really special to watch them at any time of year. During the Autumn, layers and layers of colorful trees cascade over the hills of Richmond Park. If you visit late afternoon you’ll experience a stunning golden light enveloping the area.

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