Autumn in London is one of my favourite times of year. The city feels like a film set with golden leaves falling in royal parks, flower shops swapping pastel blooms for jewel tones, and cafés dressed up with pumpkins. Every corner feels Instagrammable.

This blog is my growing love letter to autumn in London. I’ve been walking all over the city to find the prettiest seasonal spots from Belgravia’s pink pumpkins to fiery ivy-covered houses in Notting Hill. I’ll keep adding new photos as the season unfolds, so you can use this guide to plan your own autumn walk.

This blog is about autumn in London but you can find my very popular blog on Halloween here:

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Belgravia & Elizabeth Street 🎃

Belgravia is autumn perfection — chic cafés, flower arches, and streets filled with seasonal sparkle.

• TomTom Café – cosy pastries, coffee, and leafy autumn displays.

• Peggy Porschen – famous for its pink pumpkin installation and Halloween cupcakes. Perfect for seasonal snaps.

• Elizabeth Street – boutique shops dressed for autumn, including Moyses Stevens.

• Neil Strain Florist – the iconic floral archway, transformed every season into an Instagram favourite.

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Mayfair & Bond Street 🌹

Mayfair is always a favourite for seasonal window shopping, with luxury brands creating displays worth pausing for.

• Maddox Gallery – towering flower installations, full of roses, orchids, and hydrangeas.

• Sotheby’s – golden surrealist eye takeover for an exhibition.

• Bond Street – autumnal windows at Dior, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Hermes, and more.

• Burlington Arcade – jewel-toned carpets and seasonal arches.

• Royal Arcade – charming decorations and chocolate shops.

• Annabel’s – constantly changing façade, always over the top.

• Wild Things Flowers – a seasonal favourite near Claridge’s, perfect for shoe-and-bouquet photos.

• Neill Strain, Davies Street

 

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Covent Garden

Lovely Covent Garden usually dresses up for any occasion! This picture is from a few years ago so I need to go back this year to refresh my archive! There’s usually also a big display in the middle of the market.

 

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Fitzrovia & Charlotte Street 🌸

Fitzrovia feels cosy in autumn, with its flower shops and tucked-away cafés.

• Good Flowers – deep purple and leafy autumn displays inside and out.

• Mr Fogg’s Botanical Bar – an autumnal stairway worth stopping by for a snap.

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Bloomsbury and Dalloway Terrace 🌸

Dalloway Terrace is super close to Tottenham Court Road and is a super cute spot for lunch. It has been a few years since I went so the decor will be even more special now. It changes throughout the seasons too. It looks lovely at Christmas.

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Royal Parks & Palaces 👑

London’s royal parks are at their very best in autumn.

Kensington Palace Gardens

Colourful autumn leaves – I love Kensington Palace Gardens as I used to live nearby! Check out my full guide to Kensington Palace Gardens here.

Hyde Park – The Brightest Leaves

My favourite spots are towards the Lido Cafe which is next to the Serpentine. It really does take your breath away

• St James’s Park – the famous Blue Bridge with views of the London Eye one way and Buckingham Palace the other, framed by golden leaves.

• Green Park – tree-lined avenues, perfect for autumn walks.

• Richmond Park – wide open landscapes, golden bracken, and deer roaming through the mist.

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The South Bank & River Walks 🌊

Autumn light by the Thames is magical.

• South Bank – leafy walkways and art installations.

• 50 Cheyne Walk – the beautifully blue pub with autumnal decorations

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Iconic Autumn Streets 🍁

Some streets in London are made for autumn.

Notting Hill

• Stanley Crescent, Notting Hill – famous the blossom tree in Spring that turns beautifully golden in autumn. Check here for photos of it in Spring.

• Portobello Road – pastel houses and rainbow coloured leaves are a match made in heaven!

• Westbourne Grove – pretty area with Wild At Heart seasonal flowers

Kensington Streets

• West London terraces – white houses made even prettier by climbing ivy turning red and gold.

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Little Venice and Maida Vale

• Canal – the canal is Little Venice is reflection goals and I really recommend a stroll round here. I loved my shiny black nails that year!

• Streets in Maida Vale – roam round the streets to enjoy the leaves changing against these classic white houses.

• Clifton Nurseries – always the perfect place for a pit stop as the leaves change colour

For more on Maida Vale and Little Venice, take a look at my area guide here.

 

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Final Thoughts 💌

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Final Thoughts 💌

From pink pumpkins in Belgravia to fiery ivy in Notting Hill, autumn in London is full of seasonal magic. Every street feels like a film set, and there’s always a new corner to discover.

I’ll keep adding photos and locations to this guide throughout the season — so check back for more inspiration. And if you’d like to see these walks in action, watch my two full YouTube videos below:

• 🍂 Autumn in London Part I – Mayfair & Bond Street

• 🍂 Autumn in London Part II – Belgravia to South Bank

Until next time, happy autumn walking! ✨