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Autumn adventures

Get outdoors and enjoy the delights of the season

Family fun wherever you are

Stretch your legs

Take a walk and discover new horizons

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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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Find out what's open, which places need booking and what to expect from your visit.

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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.

Best places for dog walking

Wondering where to take your dog next? Across coastlines and countryside, mountains and woodlands, we've got some fantastic locations and landscapes for you and your four-legged friends to explore and enjoy. Get some tips too to make the most of your walk.

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

It's time to vote ahead for 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. Voting is open for the Council elections and resolutions until 11.59pm 22 October 2021, or 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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Our most haunted places

Ghost stories abound at some of the oldest places we look after. Discover tales about the ghost of a former Prime Minister's father, a headless queen and many more.

Simon Roberts' artworks displayed in the beech hangar in Fishpool Valley

Contemporary art exhibitions

The Trust New Art programme of exhibitions and events has resumed at places near you. Unearth filmscapes, installations, and unusual objects in familiar settings. Catch some of these contemporary art experiences before they close this autumn and find out what's coming soon.

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.

Sharing stories

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

The conservatory at Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland

Fancy a holiday?

If you're thinking about your next holiday or two, why not beat the crowds and book ahead for a 2022 or 2023 break.

Plan a getaway

Flat lay of sustainable stationary including pens, gift tags and note cards

Sustainable stationery

Whether you’re just saying hello or saving a date, our stationery range features notecards, pens, gift tags and more.

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Two bowls filled with the spiced carrot and orange soup — Warm up with this delicately spiced soup

Cosy and warming recipes

With the days getting shorter and a chill appearing in the air, get ready to fill your days with comforting classics, home-cooked dishes and indulgent treats. There are lots of recipes for you to try and share with loved ones, including some vegan and family-friendly recipes too.

Tuck into some recipes

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

Read our news

Get the latest news from around the Trust. We've brought together farmers, charities, government agencies, private landowners and business leaders for a climate crisis summit on 12 October at Wimpole, ahead of COP26. The attendees, who collectively care for more than 60 per cent of England's land, will debate six joint principles that back nature to tackle the climate crisis.