In and around Berkshire

As late summer ripens into autumn, the light changes and softens. Colours become more vivid as gardens give their last hurrah. Moving into autumn, foliage takes up the mantle to blaze with gold, russet and red. Catch the best of the season at Basildon Park, Greys Court and Cliveden.

An autumn woodland glowing with colour and rich with the smell of damp earth is a wonderful place to be. National Trust Ranger Chloe Bradbrooke suggests six mini wonders of nature to look out for on an autumn woodland walk.

It's nature's last hurrah before the long sleep of winter. Why not go out and enjoy the show at Basildon Park, Cliveden and Maidenhead and Cookham Commons?

The variety of Berkshire's country houses and gardens includes grand mansions and intimate homes with cottage gardens.

With dappled woodlands, wildflower meadows starting to come to life and wildlife-rich wetlands swimming with ducklings and cygnets, there is some beautiful countryside to explore around Berkshire.

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ten ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden, nearest park or outdoor green space.

Did you know that we produce podcasts? You can download episodes for free on a variety of subjects, from the stories behind our gardens, collections and outdoor places, to the houses that helped shape and influence the work of great writers.

We've picked out top recipes to cook with kids. Quick, easy and delicious, take a look at recipes for cakes, biscuits and savoury snacks.