Couple walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Days out

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Ideas for your day out

Lady in a red coat taking a photo of the autumn colour — Don't forget your camera when you're out and about this autumn

Dazzling displays of autumn colour in our gardens and parks

Catch the glorious displays of autumn colour at one of our places this season. Discover some of our oldest trees and most splendid landscaped gardens.

Find autumnal colour near you

Waves breaking on the long beach at Craster looking towards Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland

Coastal walks: beautiful and scenic routes

Embark on one of our favourite coastal walks to feel revitalised by the sea air and open space. You'll see different wildlife and a rainbow of changing colours through the seasons.

Wheelbarrow full of freshly picked vegetables in the garden in July at Knightshayes Court

Top kitchen gardens

Autumn is a busy time in kitchen gardens as we bring in the harvest. Gardens are laden with rare heritage fruit, veg and the all-important pumpkins ready for Halloween.

Dress up as a Roman at Chedworth Roman Villa — Release your inner Roman at Chedworth Roman Villa

Dressing up as a Roman, following in Peter Rabbit's steps, or sitting beside the tree where gravity was discovered - there's a host of hands-on experiences to inspire curious kids as they go back to school. And plenty for parents and grandparents too.

Learning fun at places near you

11 of our most haunted places

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

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