Derby Arboretum, which is England’s oldest park, has been named among ‘Seven of the UK’s most glorious arboretums for autumn’ by The Times. There are now more than 40 arboretums in the UK, and The Times has picked the seven that it believes are most spectacular in autumn – with Derby Arboretum heading that list. Masterminded in 1840 by the Victorian botanist John Claudius Loudon, Derby Arboretum is a Grade II* listed park. Earlier this year Derby Arboretum was among six parks maintained by the city council to be awarded Green Flag status. In addition to listing the best arboretums, The Times article also suggests places to visit and stay – in Derby’s case, it recommends visiting Derby Museums’ Museum of Making.

Source: The Times October 15, 2024 13:48 UTC