The UK’s top 10 most beautiful autumn cities revealed

Over 72,000 mentions for autumn in London: London is bursting with life in the autumn, and Instagram users love to post the leaves changing from bright summer green to glowing orange and yellow in places like Knightsbridge, St. James Park and Holland Park. Clear, crisp autumnal skies over Tower Bridge and Kew Bridge also feature heavily in autumn Instagram posts of London, as do cosy-yet-sophisticated snaps of afternoon teas at the likes of The Ivy and The Landmark London.  

Over 1,900 mentions for autumn in Edinburgh: Photos shared of Edinburgh at this time of year include everything from solemn gravestones in a wet Greyfriars Kirkyard (usually shared by Harry Potter fans who are excited at seeing the original names that gave inspiration to popular characters) through to trees adorned with red and yellow leaves that starkly contrast with the bright blue skies above. Princes Street Gardens has some lovely examples of changing leaves to snap, and for some autumnal harvest goods head to the market shops on Broughton Street. 

Over 1,600 mentions for autumn in Glasgow: There are plenty of stunning shots to capture in Glasgow in autumn, from the low evening sun brightly reflecting off the glass in Buchanan Street to the striking foliage seen in between the evergreens and deciduous trees in Glasgow Green. The city’s university, with its tall tower, provides a great foreground subject for photos of Glasgow’s autumn sunsets. 

Over 1,100 mentions for autumn in Cambridge: Locals and visitors to Cambridge share their splendid autumn moments witnessed in the city on Instagram, from rowers taking part in early morning practice on frosty mornings on the River Cam, through to twinkling street lamps lighting up the brickwork in Trinity Lane. The Bridge of Sighs shines in the late autumn sun, and there is some stunning deep red foliage to capture on the walls of Peterhouse College.  

Over 950 mentions for autumn in Oxford: From dew-jeweled cobwebs and staid swans in University Parks, to quivering crunchy leaves strewn across the canal towpaths, the city of Oxford is brimming with gorgeous autumn scenes. Instagram users love to capture the seasonal harvest fare on sale in Wolvercote Community Market, and others lovingly share their snaps of frothy coffees and sticky pastries against a backdrop of Oxford‘s famous stone masonry.  

Nearly 900 mentions for autumn in Bristol: The parkland surrounding Blaise Castle features a lot in people’s photos of Bristol in autumn thanks to its high concentration of deciduous trees and attractive waterfall. Those looking for more of an autumn city scape will find some pretty scenes in Clifton Village, where crunchy light brown and yellow coat the gardens in front of chalky white Georgian houses.