Have an Autumn Adventure at Lyme this half term

Two children (centre) balance on logs in a woodland, surrounded by Autumn leaves — Head out to the woodlands and see the changing colours

This Autumn, go on an adventure across Lyme, brave the spooks and scares of Fright Run, or get creative with a spot of pumpkin carving.

This Autumn half term, head out on our trail through Crow Wood, scare the ghosts away with your own carved pumpkin, or learn some new skills with the Lyme ranger team.

To find more activities and plan your half term visit, download our holiday planner here.

Make the most of the autumn half term

Little girl selects her ideal pumpkin at Lyme, Cheshire

Pumpkin fun for all the family

Carve the most frightening faces in your very own pumpkin. Take it home to keep the ghouls away! Booking essential. Thursday 24 October - Tuesday 29 October

A small child and women (crouched) look at the base of a tree, surrounded by autumn colour

Autumn Trail at Crow Wood

Discover fairytales and folklore at Lyme. Saturday 19 October - Sunday 10 November.

A group of children walk through hilly grasslands

Ranger-in-training

Have you got what it takes to be a ranger? Pick up some new skills as you explore the outdoors with these hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6+. Monday 21 & Monday 28 October

Fright Run

Join the slightly spooky Fright Run....

Take part in the day time Fright Run and follow the clues through Lyme's spooky wood. Perfect for families! Friday 25 October 2-4pm. Booking essential.

Only the bravest should attempt Fright Run after dark!

Put on your brave face and take a run through Lyme in the dark. Who knows what will be lurking in the woods.... Friday 25 October, 6-8pm. 14+. Booking essential.

What else can you do during the holidays?

Play in Crow Wood Playscape

Open every day - 8am-6pm

Explore Lyme's adventure playground - slide down the fireman's pole, climb tree stumps or crawl through a tunnel.

50 Things to do before you're 11 and 3/4

50 Things leaflets and lists are available from the Ticket Office and Information Centre. Pop in to get some suggestions on where to start on your 50 Things journey around Lyme, or get inspired with some of these autumn activities below.

7) Fly a kite – Cage Hill and the slopes above the Knott are the perfect places to go fly a kite.
44) Watch a bird, as migrating flocks make their way over Lyme
18) Create some wild art with different fallen leaf shapes
10) Play conkers – hunt for conkers in the woodlands
45) Find your way with a map – maps for our orienteering courses are available to purchase at the Information Centre, and estate maps can be picked up there for free.

Two girls catch a crab on the Isle of Wight

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ activity list

Find out about all of our '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities with this handy list. From stargazing to crawling through mud looking for animal clues, we have something for every young explorer.