The magic of a snow-filled winter wonderland and the dazzling blooms of spring are no match for the richest time of year; an English autumn. With gold, auburn and fiery red leaves colouring the landscape, as wisps of smoke rise from country cottage chimneys and the bewitching low mists envelop the moors and hills, it is easily one of the most picturesque scenes. Here’s a brief look:
This year will be marked for many things, not least because of the extreme shifts in weather patterns. In England, the summer was memorable for the hottest temperatures ever recorded, and this abnormal warmth continued well into November when autumn has usually been and gone. This year, leaves clung on even as we celebrated halloween, when the crunch of golden leaves were traditionally heard underfoot.
This year’s autumn has brought the usually bursts of red and orange, but this time rich greens have continued and provided scenes with a broader spectrum of colours. Temperatures, however, are set to drop next week, leaving us with the requisite autumn survival guide: cable knit cardigans, Faire Isle sweaters, steaming mugs of tea, matching scarves and gloves, stacks of book recommendations, cosy blankets, candles and roaring fires.
Some of the best places to take in England’s autumn landscapes include The Lake District in the far north of the country, with it’s lush hillsides and gaping lakes favoured by writers such as Wordsworth, or the wild moors of The Peak District with sweeping country lanes snaking through mountainous landscapes. There’s also the idyllic chocolate box scenes of the Cotswolds, with their stunning village squares and gently undulating pastoral fields.
Find more inspiration by browsing other previous posts such as English Cottages, the Dark Academia Aesthetic, Europe’s Best Libraries or Farmhouse Kitchens. Alternatively, take a look inside some cosy cottages in posts such as MyOldPub’s stunning period property, Victoria Roper-Curzon’s whimsical thatched cottage or Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour’s cheery village home.