Two Sussex spots among best UK places to see autumn colours

Sheffield Park near Haywards Heath and the Halnaker tree tunnel near Chichester were featured alongside 25 other places in a list from Country Living.

Discussing the creation of the list, the publication wrote: “Autumn is alive with a breathtaking palette of golden colours, brilliant blue skies and a crisp chill in the air.

“Wherever you live in the UK, it’s the perfect time to slip on your walking boots and soak up all the season has to offer.

“To help you find the best spots to visit, we’ve rounded up the wonderful places in the UK to see the blazing colours of autumn in 2024.”

The full list of the best UK spots to see autumn colours can be found on the Country Living website here.

What was said about the Sussex nature spots?

Sheffield Park

Sheffield Park was praised for its “fiery autumn display” of colours that is best seen towards the second half of October.

Country Living wrote: “The National Trust’s Sheffield Park is famous for its fiery autumn display.

“Originally laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown, it has some of the best colours in the country.

“To experience all it has to offer, the National Trust recommends visiting in the second half of October.”

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Visitors also seem to enjoy Sheffield Park, with it having earned a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 1,307 reviews.

One person wrote: “We went to Sheffield Park to explore the Autumn colours, as we do every year. It was fabulous as ever, but what caught my attention this year was the array of fabulous toad stools. Always a joy of a visit.”

Another shared: “We live very near to Sheffield park and absolutely love the place! it can get pretty busy but their are lots of areas to discover that are very peaceful.”

Meanwhile, another posted: “Having recently joined The National Trust, myself and my 15-year-old decided to visit Sheffield Park today and we were not disappointed, such a beautiful place, lovely walks and beautiful surroundings.”

Halnaker tree tunnel

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Country Living praised the Halnaker tree tunnel as an “incredible sight to behold” that could be found on the way to the Halnaker Windmill.

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They wrote: “Situated in West Sussex, the fairy tale-like Halnaker tree tunnel is an incredible sight to behold. You’ll find it on the way to the Halnaker Windmill near Chichester.”

If you want to explore this beautiful sight and take a picture in all its auburn glory during the autumn then you’ll need to head along Mill Lane near the hamlet of Halnaker.

This is part of the route going towards Halnaker Windmill, with the walk being well-signposted.