A park in Sheffield has been rated one of Britain's best parks for an autumn walk.

Graves Park in the Steel City was one of 10 UK parks selected by Garden Buildings Direct. The large city park, between Woodseats and Norton, has an abundance of deciduous trees which makes it just the spot for wandering among the yellows, oranges and russets of autumn.

The park was developed by Alderman John George Graves between 1926 and 1936 and was gifted to the people of Sheffield to protect its 1,000-year-old natural woodland from development.

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Garden Buildings Direct says: "A Sheffield hotspot which is known for its extensive woodland walks and the friendly wildlife dotted around the park. This can be a great day out for families on a budget, as it benefits from free parking and a picnic area to dig into some pre-packed lunch."

Graves Park has a rose garden, playground and an urban farm. And just to the south of Graves Park is Bolehill Wood, another natural beauty spot with some of the best views across Sheffield.

'Snowman' by Gary Hume at YSP
'Snowman' by Gary Hume at YSP

Also in the top 10 best parks for an autumn walk is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP), near Wakefield. The park, in the sprawling grounds of Bretton Hall, is full of ancient deciduous trees but it's also Britain's best outdoor art gallery with giant works by the world's greatest contemporary artists including Ai Weiwei, Anthony Caro, Antony Gormley, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.

Unlike Graves Park, it's not free to visit (£6 adults, £3 full-time education) unless you're under 18, live in the vicinity or have a National Art Pass. Nevertheless, £6 isn't much to see some of the world's greatest art in a unique, zen setting.

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