The colours of the trees around Christchurch Park have turned a shade of red as autumn reaches its mid-point in Suffolk.

Ipswich Star: The trees and plains of the park make quite the pictureThe trees and plains of the park make quite the picture (Image: Archant)

Children have been enjoying the cooler temperatures in recent weeks in the Ipswich park, with thousands of fallen leaves lining its many paths.

Ipswich Star: Two youngsters enjoy the cooler conditions in Christchurch ParkTwo youngsters enjoy the cooler conditions in Christchurch Park (Image: Archant)

The park near the town centre is radiating an autumnal glow and makes for quite a picture bursting with colour.

Ipswich Star: Children having fun in the autumn sunshineChildren having fun in the autumn sunshine (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Trees are showing a flash of red as autumn reaches its mid-pointTrees are showing a flash of red as autumn reaches its mid-point (Image: Archant)

But winter is just over the horizon, and will soon bring with it even colder conditions and the chance of frost and snow.

Ipswich Star: A dog enjoys a ride through the park near Ipswich town centreA dog enjoys a ride through the park near Ipswich town centre (Image: Archant)

The winter solstice is fast approaching, with the season officially changing on December 21.