Friday 23 September 2011

The Perfect Autumnal Break for Couples

By Colin McDonald

Come discover what the United Kingdom has to offer for you and your beloved during your autumn holiday. The UK offers some of the most entertaining events and festivals, as well as must-see attractions that you would be foolish to miss out on. Whether you are a local or you are coming from afar, there is always something for couples to do during the autumn season in the United Kingdom. Below are some ideas that you can add to your trip in the UK.

The Covent Garden Autumn Fair in London
In November, Covent Gardens has a fair with over 100 booths that feature Christmas items and gifts for Christmas. There are many handmade crafts and eccentric gifts to choose from. The festival also features food tastings and cooking demonstrations in the Piazza.

Autumn In Malvern Festival
At the end of September until late October, the Malvern Festival takes place in the Malvern Hills and features performances of well-known artists, poets, writers, musicians, and film makers. Musical entertainers such as Aldwyn Voices and Severn Meadows will perform on October 22nd, and the Razumovsky Ensemble will perform on October 29th. There will be historic walks, historic talks, literary talks, and much more.

The London Gorilla Run
This fun event usually happens in the third week of September. Thousands of people dress up in gorilla costumes and run 7 kilometerrs through London, starting at Minster Court and passing through Tate Modern and Tower Bridge. Participants help raise money for the preservation of gorillas in the wild. This race has grown larger every year since its first run in 2003.

The Highland Perthshire Autumn Festival
This festival spans 1,000 miles across Kenmore to Kinlock Rannock, and Birnam to Blair Atholl. It features many festivals throughout the area during the autumn season. This year, the award-winning sound and light show called The Enchanted Forest will take place in Pitlochry in The Woodland Garden during the nights of October 7th - 29th. This show will surely delight the senses of its visitors with spectacular imagery and sound. Visitors will walk through the Enchanted Forest to take in all that it has to offer.

Another festival is the Wild Connections, which takes place in Perthshite Big Tree Country from October 8th - 16th. Here you can learn about wildlife, take wildlife photography lessons, go on Safaris, view wildlife in their natural habitats, climb the Schiehallion, and listen to talks about wildlife protection.

Beautiful Places to Take in Autumn's Colors
For those of you who are nature lovers, the UK has some of the most breathtaking landscapes featuring a multitude of autumn colors. Watching the sunset with your lover without a single person nearby is one of the most romantic things that you can do during autumn. The reddish orange blaze of the sun as it sets and basks the area in its light is awe-inspiring and may very well set the mood for romance. Check out some of the following places for some ideas on where you can take your loved one.
  • Ashdown Forest in East Sussex
  • Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire
  • Bardney Lime Woods in Lincolnshire
  • Grizedale Forest Park in Cumbria
  • Cragside in Northumberland
  • Elan Valley in Mid Wales
Colin McDonald writes on behalf of and oneagency.co. Colin McDonald writes on behalf of Potters Holidays - weekend breaks

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