The ultimate guide to autumn

Autumn is a wonderful time for a holiday on the coast. The crowds have gone, the sea is still warm and the sunsets are beautiful. Paul Miles rounds up some of the best trips to enjoy at this time of year

Peter Marriott discusses simple ways of capturing the look of the most romantic of seasons.

Master the art of modern photography

FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY