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Autumn adventures

Get ready for heaps of family fun this half term

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Be inspired by nature's changing colours

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Chirk Castle

Chirk, Wrexham

Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches

Cliff top view of the pale rocky cliffs and bay of Blast Beach on a sunny day, looking south.

Durham Coast

Seaham, County Durham

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

Cotehele

near Saltash, Cornwall

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore.

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Out and about

Visitors and costumed interpreter in the kitchen at Ickworth, Suffolk

October half term is the perfect time to get outside with the family and create unforgettable autumn moments, or step inside the houses in our care to discover lots more activities to join. From woodland adventure days to foodie fun, it’ll be impossible for the kids to get bored over the school holidays.

Visitors enjoying an autumnal walk beneath the autumn trees on the estate at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Autumn activities for all the family

The vibrant colours, bold trees and rich harvests of autumn are here. Whether you're after family fun or some quiet time alone at our places or at home, explore the best experiences this season has to offer with this range of autumnal activities.

Boy dressed up for Halloween at Tredegar House

Spooky Halloween adventures

Join us for some Halloween family fun as ghosts and ghouls come out to play, pumpkins do their worst, and the places we look after reveal their mysterious side. Check out the types of events happening at many of the places in our care and plan a spook-tastic day out.

Children collecting apples in the garden at Bateman's, East Sussex

Celebrate the autumn harvest

Have a go at apple bobbing, try using a traditional press or help pick the apples from the trees and get a taste of local ciders. These are just a few things to enjoy at the annual apple harvest celebrations in the orchards we look after.

Director-General Hilary McGrady speaking at the Annual General Meeting 2019 in the Steam Museum, Swindon

Join us at the AGM

We're getting ready for the next members' Annual General Meeting. It's being held at 10am on Saturday 30 October 2021 at the Harrogate Convention Centre, North Yorkshire. Online voting has now closed, but you can register to attend the AGM on the day and vote for the resolutions then. It's your chance, as members, to help us make the best possible decisions for the Trust in the months to come.

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The rear garden under flood water in autumn at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Getting ready for COP26

With nations around the world reporting on plans to significantly cut carbon emissions, this year is a turning point for action on climate change. Find out what we’ll be discussing at the Climate Resilience Heritage Summit on 27 October and more about our presence at COP26, which opens in Glasgow on 31 October. Plus, get some ideas on what you can do to join in the fight against the climate crisis.

Planning for COP26

Visitors in the garden at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Take part in Free Wills Month

October is Free Wills Month, which means you can make or update your will for free, if you're 55 or over. While there's no obligation to leave a gift in your will to the National Trust, we hope you'll support our vital conservation work in this way.

About Free Wills Month

Family walking in Rowallane Garden, County Down

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Mary Prince, author. Illustration by Benjamin Wachenje

Reflecting on inspirational black histories

This Black History Month, the National Trust's podcast producer explores stories of black history connected to the places and collections we look after. He also reflects on other inspirational figures, finding new connections between British history, everyday lives and the Trust today.

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Visitors enjoying an autumnal hike with the dog on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland — Visitors enjoying an autumnal hike with their dog on the estate at Wallington, Northumberland

Help plant more trees

Nature needs our help, so start warming up and move for trees this autumn. Challenge yourself to complete 50km of activity during October and raise money to help plant more trees. However you go the distance, every £5 you raise will plant a sapling, and bring us one tree closer to a greener future.

Move for trees

Family on bikes cycling through Blickling Estate

Last-minute breaks

Embrace the spectacular colours of autumn with a last-minute getaway. Head off to a secluded woodland cabin or a medieval hall house overlooking the moors.

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Christmas decorations hanging off a Christmas tree

Welcome to the Christmas shop

It's never too early to get the festive season underway. Spark some joy with our range of unique gifts and sustainably-made decorations.

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Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. We’re embarking on a project to restore swathes of precious chalk grassland on the South Downs. In total more than 800 hectares of land will be managed for nature, providing a vital lifeline for wildlife.