Autumn Sheffield Park

It's been a week of mixed weather down here in East Sussex, starting off with grey miserable low cloud and rain up on the Forest. Today though we woke up to blue skies with just a touch of fluffy white clouds, the sort of day that makes you feel great to be alive. I love autumn, it is my favourite season and over the past few days I have noticed that the leaves on the trees are beginning to take on their autumnal hues of reds and yellows.

Mrs C and I began the day with toasted bacon sandwiches and mugs of steaming coffee before clearing the back garden of the remains of a palm tree that we took down yesterday. It was a shame to fell the tree but unfortunately we had no choice as it was growing next to a retaining wall of old railway sleepers which it's roots were starting to push apart. With the onset of blustery weather, one strong gale would possibly (probably) blow the tree over into the rear of our house, bringing the retaining wall down with it.

After making several trips to  the local tip with a car load of palm fronds our work was done so we decided to relax and make the best of the weather by visiting a local beauty spot. Mrs C suggested that we visit Sheffield Park Gardens as we have recently returned to the National Trust after a long absence, so could get free admittance and parking. I thought that it would be a great chance to take some photographs of the autumnal colours, so off we set.

It was the perfect decision as the gardens, lakes and trees were absolutely stunning. I wasn't alone in wishing to snap the changing autumnal colours, everywhere we walked the pathways and lawns were filled with amateur photographers and 'Leaf Peepers' making the most of the scenery and weather. I took quite a few pictures and I hope that I have done justice to this beautiful landscape.