Sussex National Trust site Sheffield Park is gorgeous in autumn

The majestic colours that arise during this time in Sheffield Park, near Uckfield, show us just how beautiful nature can be.

With an array of vibrant colours that are set off beautifully against the blue backdrop of the sky, there are few better places to see the shift in seasons as wintry weather begins to set in.

Autumn is majestic at Sheffield Park (Image: David Bolton/The Argus Camera Club)Earlier this month, the National Trust, which runs Sheffield Park, had said its rangers and gardeners are preparing for a “mixed bag” of autumnal displays across its gardens, parklands and woodlands thanks to this year’s cool and wet conditions.

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Trees have been hanging on to their leaves for longer across the land cared for by the conservation charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it said.

As weather extremes become more commonplace, many National Trust gardens, such as Sheffield Park are also busy future-proofing to ensure many future years of autumnal colour, the charity said.

Sheffield Park has woodland and lakes (Image: David Bolton/The Argus Camera Club)

There is heaps to see at the park with bridges and the Pullham Falls cascade which links five mirror-like lakes creating dramatic reflections of shape, texture and colour.

There are more than 300 acres of Sussex countryside at Sheffield Park, including a secluded woodland walk with natural art sculptures and an abundance of wildlife.