The incredible West Yorkshire nature reserve is home to a vast central lake surrounded by surfaced paths and coniferous woodland.
Once called Thurstonhaugh – an old Norse name – the area became known as New Mylle on Dam when a new corn mill was built around 1285.
During autumn, the park has become a place of beauty with crimson and amber leaves scattering the floor, fungi beginning to grow and wildlife coming out of hiding to stock up on supplies for winter.
Friends of Newmillerdam Country Park and Wakefield Tree Wardens help countryside officers maintaining the park, with their recent activities including the construction of a new boardwalk and the installation of way-marked trails.
The park is open all year round, with the site’s car park open 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday.
Here are 16 photos of Wakefield’s stunning Newmillerdam Country Park in Autumn taken by reader, Marta Brown.
1. Historical hotspot
Once called Thurstonhaugh, an old Norse name, the area became known as New Mylle on Dam when a new corn-mill was built around 1285. Photo: Marta Brown
2. Incredible views
The park is designated as a local nature reserve, now managed for the sole benefit of wildlife and people. Photo: Marta Brown
3. Unbe-leaf-able
A dazzling display of gold, amber and crimson leaves scatter the floor. Photo: Marta Brown
4. A spot of beauty
The country park is home to a beautiful central lake surrounded by a surfaced path with surrounding incredible woodland located on the slopes. Photo: Marta Brown