London crowned the UK's best city for 'cosy autumn vibes'
London has been named the UK’s most Autumnal city, beating Birmingham, Leeds, and Edinburgh, thanks to its pumpkin patches, farm shops, and cosy coffee spots.
As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, London has been officially crowned the UK’s most Autumnal city, according to new research from Buzz Bingo.
The study ranked cities across the country using a data index based on six Autumn-friendly factors, from coffee shops and pumpkin patches to tree cover and rainfall, revealing where Brits can best enjoy the cosy season.
To find the ultimate Autumn destination, researchers gave each factor a score to create a final “Autumnal Index” out of 100.
Farm shops, pumpkin patches, and tree cover made up the bulk of the score (20% each), while coffee shops and rainfall accounted for 15% apiece, and Halloween scare parks made up the remaining 10%.
London came out on top with an impressive Autumn score, thanks to its wealth of green spaces and endless activities for all tastes, from 31 farm shops and 187 coffee shops to seven pumpkin patches and three scare parks.
For the best autumn coffees in London, head to Black Sheep or Blank Street Coffee. Or for magical Halloween vibes, head to Kew Gardens or Kenwood House - both of which have wondrous spooky light trails.
The findings show that the capital isn’t just buzzing with things to do - it’s also the perfect place for a cosy night in or a crisp Autumn walk among the city’s many parks and leafy corners. We think Richmond Park is the ideal place for a brisk walk among the deer during the autumn months.
Coming in second place is Birmingham, which earned an overall score of 63, boosted by 13 pumpkin patches and three scare parks. Rounding out the top five most Autumnal cities are Leeds, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, with scores of 56, 56, and 51, respectively.