Top 10 pictures that will make you want to see Britain in autumn

Autumn in Britain is truly stunning – the air turns crisp and the changing foliage burnishes our beautiful landscapes. No wonder Instagram is full of stunning pictures of our autumnal scenes! Here are some of our favourite photos shared @lovegreatbritain and the reasons we love autumn in Britain so much:

1. Of course: those leaves burnishing

 

1st October and autumn is here! @davez_uk found this little gem just off the coast of Yorkshire. Looks like something out of a fairytale doesn't it?! #lovegreatbritain #autumn #fall

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Oct 1, 2017 at 9:00am PDT

2. The change in light and the striking skies

 

Always love a new angle on Edinburgh! This amazing one's by @thetechcreative #lovegreatbritain #scotland #edinburgh

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Sep 30, 2017 at 9:49am PDT

3. The pretty countryside and villages

 

Happy Monday! We thought this sunrise shot from @gabgilson might just put a spring in your step. This 'egg yolk' view is of Blagdon and Chew lakes from above the Yeo Valley Organic Garden in North Somerset - how lovely. #lovegreatbritain #northsomerset #sunrise

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Sep 25, 2017 at 9:25am PDT

4. The cosy cottages with log fires

 

Ooo as autumn approaches in the UK, and those days get crisper and evenings shorter, don't you just dream of snuggling up somewhere like this?! @jackwtjordan stumbled across this house, which clearly has a crackling open fire, in the gorgeous Peak District

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Sep 20, 2017 at 9:43am PDT

5. The rainy days when you can stay in the pub…

 

Looks like something out of Harry Potter, doesn't it?! In fact it is a pub! @georgianlondon spotted it in London's famous Fleet Street. #lovegreatbritain #harrypotter #london #pubs #redphonebox

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Sep 11, 2017 at 9:30am PDT

6. …or curl your hands round a hot cuppa in a tea room

 

Who wants to have a lovely cup of tea in this adorable tea room? @elensham found it in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, near Bath and the Cotswolds #lovegreatbritain #afternoontea #tea

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Aug 30, 2017 at 11:12am PDT

7. The sense of drama it adds to the architecture

 

Wow! If this is just the entrance, imagine the castle! This divine drive belongs to Castle Howard in North Yorkshire. We can just imagine horse-drawn carriages making their way through the beautiful archway. Thanks to @stephen_candler for this. #LoveGREATBritain #Yorkshire #CastleHoward

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Jul 24, 2017 at 11:39am PDT

8. The city breaks for that post-summer culture fix

 

How about a bit of London in the fog?! It doesn't often look like this nowadays, but when it does it reminds us of cosy olden days! Fantastic pic by @liolaliola !! #lovegreatbritain #fog #london #towerbridge

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:24am PDT

9. The shopping in preparation for Christmas

 

The Shambles is a historic street in the city of York: and it's perfect for an evening stroll. Thanks to @the.hat for the regram # #OMGB

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on Mar 18, 2017 at 10:04am PDT

10. And the excuse for a good old country walk, or more challenging hike...

 

Wow! What a #view. Some of the sights on the Isle of Skye you have to just see to believe. Thanks to @marcograssiphotography for this epic shot. Did you know the island is just one of the amazing filming locations used in @kingarthurmovie? #KingArthur #LoveGREATBritain

A post shared by Love GREAT Britain (@lovegreatbritain) on May 28, 2017 at 9:20am PDT