Things to do

Now is a prime time to pick these juicy fruits from hedgerows. Arm the kids with baskets and it won’t be long until everyone’s fingers and lips are dyed purple. Afterwards kids can tick off No.21 from our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾.

Get your autumn colour fix this year by exploring a heathland near you. These walks are perfect for strolling amongst the heather and admiring the stunning purple hue.

We’ve chosen some of our favourite walking routes for spotting wildlife in autumn in landscapes ranging from woods and parkland to coast and estuaries.

We’ve come up with some of the best places for aspiring new cyclists to pedal around in the great outdoors, routes that are perfect for little legs (and longer ones too). Why not try one and see how much fun cycling can be?

The big, open skies of the countryside let you see thousands of stars sparkling at night. Take a look at our top spots for stargazing.

Read our selection of the best of our places to visit this autumn, chosen by those who know best - children and their parents.

Remember the thrill of the forest rope swing? Rediscover this and more with your children at one of our natural play areas, where you can climb, swing and splash your way through the outdoors.

In the sixth episode in our LGBTQ podcast series, broadcaster and author Clare Balding explores attitudes to same-sex relationships in the ancient world as we take a trip to Hadrian’s Wall.

Our gardens podcast is back for a second series. Come with us as we travel to three of our most important historic gardens and meet the staff and volunteers who help to care for them.