🍂 Nature & seasons
Nature & seasons
Season changes, flowering windows and natural calendar moments in the UK.
8 dates
Deer rut season
The red deer rut in the UK peaks in October — one of Britain's great wildlife spectacles.
In 2 monthsSunday, 20 September 2026
Autumn equinox
The autumn equinox falls around 22 September in the UK.
In 2 monthsWednesday, 23 September 2026
Clocks go back — GMT returns
The UK clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday of October.
In 3 monthsSunday, 25 October 2026
Winter solstice
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the UK.
In 5 monthsMonday, 21 December 2026
Spring equinox
The spring equinox falls around 20 March in the UK.
In 8 monthsSaturday, 20 March 2027
Clocks go forward — BST begins
The UK clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday of March.
In 8 monthsSunday, 28 March 2027
Bluebell season
UK bluebells usually peak from mid-April to early May.
In 9 monthsThursday, 15 April 2027
Summer solstice
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the UK.
In 11 monthsMonday, 21 June 2027
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