The best places to see autumn leaves change colour around Greater Manchester

Shorter days, colder nights, there's no denying that autumn is on it's way. The transition from one season to another can sometimes be a little jarring, but the skip from summer to autumn does have some upsides.

While many will be putting in their first pumpkin spiced latte order of the season, or lighting cinnamon-scented candles around the house, others will gladly rifling through their cupboards and digging out their winter coats and wellies in preparation for a autumn walk.

And, for people who love the cosier, cooler months, the chill in the air and the reddening of the leaves will be a welcome change. Greater Manchester is often at its prettiest at this time of year, when the trees turn hundreds of shades of orange, yellow, brown and red.

Our local parks will soon be covered in a carpet of colourful leaves, so here's some of the best places to go to see the seasons changing before your eyes.

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Alexandra Park is one of the region's most beautiful parks in autumn, with its leaves turning every imaginable shade of orange and red. It's made even prettier by the fact the trees stand on the water's edge, reflecting the seasonal spectacle.

The Victorian park was built in the 1800s in an attempt to keep local textile workers employed - now it's home to a boating lake, tennis courts, a kids' play area, ornamental gardens and lots of native woodland.

Heaton Park is the biggest park in Manchester and the largest municipal park in Europe. Covering more than 600 acres there is plenty of space to enjoy an autumn walk and view the stunning autumn colours.

While there are no deer rutting in the grounds, there is an animal farm for you to