As the nights draw in and the great outdoors transforms into a kaleidoscope of autumnal colour, the National Trust has a whole host of events and activities planned to keep your little explorers entertained. From ghoulish tricks to nature’s treats, get ready to enjoy heaps of family fun this October half term.
Track down the best autumn colour you can find on a walk with your family this October. Embark on a leaf hunt to find the biggest and brightest leaves, challenge your family to a game of Top Trunks, enjoy conker battles with friends or head off on a scavenger hunt to see what autumnal treasures you can find.
Discover the spooky side of National Trust places with Halloween themed activities and events, from pumpkin spotting and creepy crafts to ghostly storytelling and spine-chilling Halloween trails.
Here we’ve rounded up some of the best and most exciting National Trust events and activities to keep the whole family busy this October half term.
Clumber Park
(Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3BE)
Saturday 21 October – Sunday 5 November
From wild adventures in the woods, to family bike rides around the estate, there are plenty of ways to make memories at Clumber Park this autumn.
Starting from the Discovery Centre, Clumber’s Family Autumn Trail runs every day throughout half term and includes a variety of fun-filled activities, nature riddles and seasonal challenges. £3 per trail which includes a prize.
On Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 October, join the team at Lake Brew, by the lake in Hardwick village, to make a bug hotel; a creative and completely natural way of providing insects and mini beasts with a place to nest over the colder months. Free event.
Normal admission into the park applies, no booking required. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark
The Workhouse and Infirmary
(Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT)
Saturday 21 – Sunday 5 November (10.30am – 4pm)
Pick up a ‘pumpkin pie scone’ trail and set off on autumnal explorations through the kitchen garden and workhouse buildings. Spot the different ingredients needed to create one of these yummy National Trust scones and receive a prize at the end, including a recipe to make a pumpkin pie scone at home. There should be a variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to choose from for a suggested donation in the visitor reception, which have been harvested from the Workhouse’s kitchen garden.
Normal admission charges apply. Additional charge for trail. Last admission one hour before closing. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-workhouse
Posted on 09 October 2023
