While the UK isn’t home to as much forest as Japan – 67% of Japanese land remains forested, compared to just 17% in the UK – there are still lots of places where it’s possible to enjoy the autumn leaves in all their glory.

As we move into October, one of the best places to visit in reach of London is Richmond Park, which becomes home to a variety of different autumnal colours, including the striking red of the Japanese maple tree, which can be found near the Still Pond in the park’s Isabella Plantation.

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are also home to a wide range of colourful foliage, including a variety of Japanese plants.

Further afield, some of the most celebrated autumnal spots include the King Alfred’s Tower Walk at Stourhead in Wiltshire and Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.

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