Beel VisitBritain/Lee One of the most scenic regions in Britain, Wales’s Snowdonia is all about rugged mountains, coastal areas and forests. In autumn, it comes alive in the red and golden hues of trees, purplish heather on the mountainsides, and the deep blue of the sea. Autumn is the best time to visit as it is calmer and quieter place minus the chock-a-block of tourists. Plus, you can take advantage of the off-peak offers to grab yourself bargain. The days are warm, making it perfect for walking through fallen leaves while the evenings are cool enough to enjoy hot chocolate in front of cosy fire. Places to check out include Glynllifon Park, Snowdon for panaromic views, the historic town of Bala and formal gardens, and woodland walks.
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Broadbent David FOREST OF DEAN One of the last ancient forests in the UK, Forest of Dean in Gloucesteshire, has been inhabited since the Iron Ages and was used by the Anglo-Saxon kings as royal hunting grounds. Today, aside from its historical significance, it is place of natural beauty that comes alive with spectacular colours during autumn. If you’re into walks, this is the best place to get taste of British autumns. Located nearby are also picturesque villages like Newent and Cinderford, and historical landmarks such as the Tintern Abbey. If you want to really soak in all that history, check-in at the Speech House Hotel, former 17th century hunting lodge at the very heart of the forest.
LAKE DISTRICT With colours in full bloom, autumn is the prettiest time of the year to visit the Lake District. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers bit of everything picturesque wa nd camping escapades in its national parks, historic inns to explore, great restaurants to dine on the best of British food and artisanal shops selling the best of
Lake District produce and goods.
Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Sep-Oct, pages 18-21. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.
