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Family playing with autumn leaves in the garden at Osterley Park, London, with the house in the background
Playing with autumn leaves in the garden at Osterley Park, London | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Family-friendly places to visit in London

Discover the top places for family days out in and around London this autumn. Make memories to treasure on family walks in beautiful surroundings and connect with nature together in the great outdoors. Wander around historic houses and immerse yourself in the stories of these remarkable places.

Family friendly events this autumn

Harvest Festival, Morden Hall Park, Saturday 3 October 

Join a day of autumn celebration at Morden Hall Park celebrating the harvest season with apple pressing, themed crafts, live performances and community displays.

Child on father's shoulders gazing at an apple tree with young fruit.

Spiders aren't so scary, Morden Hall Park, 16 and 17 October 

A gentle guided walk in the dark with our friendly nature guide to see how many different spiders you can spot on the trees, reeds, bridges, and walls. This family-friendly adventure will uncover the secret lives of these misunderstood minibeasts.

Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) on a web at Parke, Devon

Pumpkin carving, Morden Hall Park, 28, 29 and 30 October 

Come and get stuck into pumpkin carving in the Stableyard at Morden Hall Park this October. A classic Halloween activity for little ones to enjoy. We provide all the tools required and clean up all the mess! Children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised during pumpkin carving activity.

Close up of a family carving pumpkins at a table outside

Cabinets Unlocked: Sensory Explorers at Ham House 

Our unique cabinet collection at Ham House has been unlocked this autumn! During this October half-term, we invite you to investigate these special cabinets using your senses. Have you ever wondered what a piece of furniture sounds like? Listen to music etched on a cabinet, smell precious spices that would have been kept in these beautiful objects, and explore the house to see if you can spot all the lost cabinet keys.

Ivory inlay miniature cabinet on a table in the North Drawing Room with wall hangings and a door in the background at Ham House and Garden, London

Pumpkin Carving for Halloween at Rainham Hall 

Come and create your very own Halloween pumpkin to take home! We'll provide everything you need for carving, and best of all, there's no mess to clean up afterwards. This indoor activity costs £5 per pumpkin and includes access to our spooky Halloween Ghosty Trail around the garden. We recommend booking a time slot in advance. Dates: Saturday 24, Sunday 25, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October Time: 11am to 3pm Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Close up of several orange and white pumpkins carved with Hallowe'en- themed faces

Stranger Folk: Morden Hall Park 

Forget pumpkins and plastic fangs—this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic. Stranger Folk is an adventure game where British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of beautiful National Trust sites. Families work together using only one mobile phone to immerse themselves in a rich story of physical play and strange goings-on. Play for a fast-paced 20 minutes or make it a day-long adventure to pause for scones and pick up where you left off.  

A black and white photo of the lake and boathouse at Winkworth Arboretum with mist rising over the lake. There are graphics over the top with stranger creatures and the text 'Stranger Folk' written over the top of the photo.

Planning your visit

Places to eat in London 

Discover some favourite tea-rooms and cafés in London and plan where to stop for a tasty treat on your next adventure

Outside the Orangery Café with a table, parasol and chairs in the foreground with the Kitchen Garden in the background, full of vibrant flowers at Ham House and Garden, London

Dog-friendly places in London 

Discover the National Trust places in London where you can walk your dog and find out what facilities are available for your furry friends at each place. Plus, Pooch Passport is back for the autumn and winter seasons!

Dog in the courtyard at Stowe Gardens

Walking in London 

From acres of parkland at Osterley Park to walks along the River Thames with historic views to Ham House, discover where to go for the best walks in London.

Two women sitting on a bench on the boardwalk at Morden Hall Park, holding reusable coffee cups, smiling and talking

Planning ahead for Christmas 2026

Christmas in London 

Enjoy the sparkle of Christmas across London with family activity trails, frosty walks around historic estates and seasonal treats this Christmas.

Christmas decorations and fireplace in the Volury at Ham House and Garden, Surrey with a view to the garden beyond and a Christmas tree in the foreground
The Cherry Garden showing frosty lavender in winter with Ham House and a blue sky in the background

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From thriving wetlands to sprawling estates, intimate spaces and modernist masterpieces, London has it all, if you know where to look.

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