From beautiful parks covered in autumn colors to an incredible food scene to fall festivals and events, there is every reason to explore Manchester in autumn. The long summer nights may be over, but fall comes with endless fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether travelers are planning to elongate their summer vacations or simply looking to get outdoors and enjoy beautiful adventures, Manchester will never disappoint. Here are the top spots to explore in the city during autumn.

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10 Alexandra Park, Oldham

Alexandra is one of the most impressive spots to visit in Manchester in autumn, thanks to altering the colors of leaves into gorgeous reds and oranges. There are trees beautifully standing on the edge of the water, placing an awesome reflection of the breathtaking scenery. Built in the 1800s, this park is among the most photo-worthy autumn destinations in Manchester. Home to magnificent woodland, a boating lake, a spectacular playground for kids, and tennis courts, this place makes a perfect getaway for an entire family.

9 Heaton Park, Prestwich

Covering over 600 acres of space, Heaton Park is Manchester's largest park and one of the most beautiful spots to visit in autumn. Europe's biggest municipal park boasts a large space for autumn strolls with incredible surrounding colors, creating several photo opportunities for vacationers. There is an animal farm within the park, where tourists can spot some wildlife. Several playgrounds and woodlands are spread in the park to explore. Vacationers can also take a look at the gorgeous Heaton Park Hall seated in the heart of the park.

  • Car parking fees: $1.11 for one to three hours

8 Whitworth Park, Manchester

A few minutes from Manchester City Center is the beautiful Whitworth Park, boasting spectacular autumn scenery with tall trees as old as 126 years. More than 15 bird species thrive on this ground. Woodpeckers and nuthatches are some of the species travelers can spot as they explore the park. With picture-perfect trees in colorful autumn leaves lining the park's pathways, this place is a must-visit during fall. Plus, it's home to Whitworth Gallery, boasting over 55,000 pieces of artwork.

7 Worsley Village, Salford

Worley Village is a charming small village with incredibly scenic routes worth exploring for its brilliant autumn colors. Covering 74 acres, this magnificent woodland is home to beautiful wildflowers and wildlife. Vacationers will find several walkways within the woodland to stroll through as they take in the mind-blowing autumnal scenery of the surrounding. Some paths will take tourists straight into thicker woods where beautiful adventure awaits.

6 The Town Hall

An autumn vacation wouldn't be complete without visiting Manchester's grand Town Hall. The Town Hall is one of the most iconic attractions, located at Albert Square, right in the heart of the city. Constructed in 1868, Vacationers are free to explore Hall's ground floor. The building’s central location makes it an incredible gateway to the city, and it’s always easy to set off from the building when planning to explore the areas within the city limits.

5 Albert Square For Manchester Oktoberfest

Manchester's Oktoberfest celebration is one of the biggest in the country, and Albert Square is the city's hotspot for the occasion. The festival features live music, a fantastic food scene, and plenty of drinks to match. This festival is a must-see for any food buff and lovers of beer. There is a family event held on Sundays where kids are allowed to join. It is important to dress for the party, perhaps hire a German costume.

4 Lyme Park

Covering 1,400 acres, Lyme Park is an adorable estate located on the edge of the Peak District. The park is one of the best places to visit for autumn views in Manchester. Along the walkways, travelers will spot beautiful red and fallow deer strolling around the spectacular scenery. There are lots of beautiful gardens, woodlands, and more to explore here. Lyme Park is known for once being the home of the Legh family, recognized for serving as soldiers in the history of Britain.

  • Admission fee: $6.64 for adults, $3.32 for children

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3 Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge boasts gorgeous woodland with beautiful trees shouting in brilliant colors in fall. This makes for an excellent autumnal scenery that travelers shouldn't miss on their vacation to Manchester. A tour in the Alderley would be the most beautiful, not only for the endless leaf-peeping opportunities it presents but also for its dramatic escarpment towards the very edge, giving unmatched views of the entire Greater Manchester.

2 Platt Fields Park, Rusholme

Nestled just off Wilmslow Road, Platt Fields Park comes with plenty of activities to enjoy in the fall for an entire family. Vacationers will encounter a duck pond and a boating lake in the middle of the park. Covering 90 acres, Platt Fields Park also features beautiful woodland with gorgeous pathways perfect for strolling between the trees. Visitors can take kids to the woods for beautiful autumn views and have picnics in the open spaces.

1 Chorlton Ees Nature Reserve, Chorlton

In this 58-acre magnificent reserve, vacationers will find an incredible blend of woodland and meadows. The reserve is one of the designated Sites of Biological Importance and is truly worth a visit, thanks to the wonderful colors of autumn in the woods. Tourists can use the many paths lined with different species of plants. There are gorgeous hidden fields and lakes within the reserve that vacationers will discover as they take in the spectacular scenery.