Autumn

Autumn - as the nights draw in, it's time for getting together and enjoying organised bonfires, fireworks, spooky rambles and wrapping up warm and cosy. Wales is beautiful at this time of the year as the leaves turn into glorious reds, browns and yellows. The beaches and mountains may be quieter, but all the better for enjoying a brisk walk and getting outdoors!

Two people taking two dogs for a walk, walking over a bridge with autumnal trees in the background.

This is Autumn. This is Wales.

Dramatic colours, epic sights - this special season is full of adventure.

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Dark skies

The Milky Way forming an arch in the night sky over the Elan Valley

Autumn’s epic dark skies

Star-gaze in Wales all year round, in official International Dark Sky Reserves, with some of the darkest, clearest skies in the world.

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Dark sky full of stars above the mountain landscape of the Brecon Beacons with the orange glow of the setting sun on the horizon.

Alyn Wallace's top dark sky photo locations

Discover the Alyn Wallace's top five places in Wales for star-gazing and dark sky photography.

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Man with a backpack on his back, stood on a mountain edge looking out across a landscape of mountains and a lake.

Top tips for photographing the night sky

Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace’s guide to capturing a perfect shot of the stars in the night sky.

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Stars in the dark sky

Discover the best dark sky spots in Wales

Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.

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Dark skies image of Bannau, Sir Gaer and Fan Brycheiniog from Llyn y Fan Fach.

Stargaze in Brecon

Manager for Dark Sky Wales, Allan Trow, shows us the best spots for some Brecon stargazing.

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Silhouette of a cross against starry night skies.

Ghostly goings-on in haunted Wales

Haunted hotspots and ghostly goings-on; some of the many spooky places to spend an evening in Wales.

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Nature and wildlife

Exterior view of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, in Autumn.

Awesome locations to see autumnal colours

Check out these great spots for breathtaking views and stunning foliage as the leaves change colour.

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Red Kite in flight

Fall for Mid Wales as the nights draw in

Mid Wales is a truly magical place in autumn. Be enchanted by the wildlife filled countryside.

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Two women walking in an autumnal park.

Wildlife in South Wales

Discover the spectacular wildlife and nature of the Wye Valley ANOB and our country parks.

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Robin sat on the branch of an oak sapling in autumn.

A wildlife paradise at all times of year

The Dyfi Biosphere is home to ospreys, dolphins, orchids, red kites and colourful butterflies.

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Image of seals on the Pembrokeshire coastline

Wild times in West Wales

Discover where to see the best of the autumn and winter wildlife in West Wales.

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Walkers on the waterfall trail

Fall in love with autumn

Discover our top spots for an autumn adventure in Wales.

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Woman wearing a red dress standing on a rock holding a cup with a building in the background

Embracing the seasons with Ceri Lloyd

Ideas to inspire you to feel energised, peaceful and happy over the autumn and winter…

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North Wales

A group of walkers above Llantrisant.

Glorious autumnal walks

Ramblers Cymru share their favourite autumnal Welsh walks for all abilities across Wales.

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Events and festivals

Lots of people gathered around the food stalls at Abergavenny Food Festival.

Events and days out in September

Find out what events and festivals are taking place in Wales during September.

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Women looking through programme for SWN Music Festival.

Events and days out in October

We've picked some top events to help you plan your next day out in October.

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Indoor ice rink in Cardiff lit up for Christmas.

Events and days out in November

Winter is just around the corner; get a warm feeling inside with these wonderful November events.

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Man and boy playing football on a beach.

October half-term fun

We’ve gathered together some top ideas for brilliant things to do over October half-term in Wales.

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Crowds in sunny bayside area in front of Pierhead building

Take a bite at one of our foodie events

Experience some of our best food and drink Wales at one of our amazing food and drink festivals.

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