Autumn is our favourite time of year at Castle Ward when the estate is bright with seasonal colour. We're celebrating the season with some self-led activities and ideas.
Picture perfect moments
5 October onwards
Pumpkin Patch in the stables - capture your perfect family moment with our autumn backdrop. Please note that unlike at Pumpkinfest, the pumpkins are just for display so please leave them for other families to enjoy
The Pumpkin Patches are perfect for an Autumn family photo
National Trust / Sarah Burch
The Pumpkin Patches are perfect for an Autumn family photo
Photo challenge - we've put up nine frames across the estate, capturing some of the best views you'll find at Castle Ward. Can you find all nine? Tag us in your photos @NTCastleWard
Can you find our best views?
National Trust / Castle Ward
Can you find our best views?
Autumn activities - find out all about the plants and animals to spot on your walk and get started on activities to make the most of the season. Bring an egg-box if you have one!
There are lots of fabulous fungi to spot across the estate
National Trust / Sarah Burch
There are lots of fabulous fungi to spot across the estate
Harvest Half-term
17 October - 1 November
Become an animal for the day as you hunt for acorns, look for berries and discover who's been snuffling up all of autumn's bounty on The Forager's Trail. Start in Stableyard and follow the signs.
Discover who's hunting for autumn treasure on the Forager's Trail
National Trust / Sarah Burch
Discover who's hunting for autumn treasure on the Forager's Trail
The Woodland Playground reopens for two weeks only this Half-term!
A colourful autumn display at Castle Ward
National Trust / Sarah Burch
A colourful autumn display at Castle Ward
If you're looking for even more autumn adventures, take part in the National Trust's Autumn Challenge, download our scavenger hunt below and find out where next to explore.