For families

Delve into our garden shed of fun activities for the kids throughout the seasons. Explore things to do, games to play and recipes to bake. There's lots to do outdoors and indoors, come rain or shine

Family walking on a path in autumn — Get the family ready for some autumn adventures

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

Autumn activities for all the family

We've got plenty of fun autumn activities for you to do wherever you may be. Make the most of this vibrant season and keep the whole family busy with activities to do at home. Get creative with harvest ideas, enjoy moments of autumn magic and play under falling leaves. Also keep a look out for places to visit for an autumn adventure.

Make the most of autumn

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Cycling at Osterley Park and House, London

Great places for a family bike ride

What could be better than heading out as a family on a countryside adventure on two wheels? There are plenty of places that are perfect for little legs (and older ones too) to pedal around. It's also no. 11 on our ‘50 things to do before you're 11 ¾’ activity list – explore on wheels.

Top family walks

Surround yourself with the fiery colours of autumn on your next family walk. You could run between woodland trees or stroll along a winding pathway across historic landscapes. There are many places for you to visit this autumn.

Family walking across parkland towards a castle

Top 10 castles

Wars, ghosts, royal skulduggery – the castles we look after have seen it all. With their towering turrets and fairy-tale towers, have fun exploring some of the most interesting and enchanting ruins, encountering characters from the past and stepping back in time.

Family playing pooh sticks at Tredegar House

Top '50 things' to do in autumn

Autumn is the season for new adventures. Whether you're visiting one of the places in our care, in your local park or playing in your garden, there's plenty that you can enjoy from our '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' activities. Have fun with sticks, create some wild art and make friends with a bug are just some of the fun ideas you could do.

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