The Caravan Club has seen a bloom in autumn holidays as caravanners flock to see the beautifully seasonal shades taking over the UK’s national parks and arboretums.
Forests up and down the country are witnessing an autumnal spectacle as colours change and fruits and berries come into season.
Holidaymakers can see autumn at its best in arboretums, with the National Arboretum at Westonbirt a great example.
The Japanese maples have started to change colour early this year, bucking the trend of transforming in late-October to shower visitors with flaming golds and oranges.
Batsford Arboretum is glowing much the same, with maples and cherries adorned with gorgeous golds.
The Forestry Commission’s Westonbirt Arboretum director Simon Toomer explained: “There are many reasons why this is happening.
“The over-riding reason is day length but a number of other climatic factors such as a dry spring make a big difference.”
Bolderwood in the New Forest is another striking example and visitors can enjoy a seasonal picnic during this unusually mild autumn while walking or cycling around the purpose-built routes and trying to spot the famous Fallow deer that inhabit the area.
