A family enjoying the woodland trails at Aira Force and Ullswater, Cumbria

Family fun for this October

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Book a seasonal break this autumn

Swap the everyday for crisp autumn mornings, colourful countryside walks and cosy evenings away this autumn.

Ideas for days out

Go hunting for some funky fungi

What weird and wonderful mushrooms will you find on your funky fungi adventures? It's one of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Visitors looking at bracket fungi on a tree at Lydford Gorge, Devon

Best places to see deer rutting

Every autumn, drama unfolds as male deer lock antlers in competition for females. Find out where you can visit during deer rutting season to see one of nature's annual spectacles.

Close up of two red deer rutting with antlers locked

Top places to spot red squirrels

Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they're busy gathering food ahead of winter.

A close up of a red squirrel on a branch on the floor of woodland on Brownsea Island, Dorset

Walking

Explore some of the finest landscapes in our care on coastal paths, accessible trails, woodland walks and everything in between. Find the best places to walk near you.

People climbing on one of the steep sided valleys of Buckstones Moss in the north of the Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

Meet the mushrooms, moulds and marvels of autumn

Fungi play a vital role in the natural world, helping break down organic woodland material as part of the decomposition process. Learn all you need to know about these important organisms.

Fungi growing on the woodland floor next to a fallen tree trunk

Start your journey of discovery

Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes at your favourite places.

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A guide to identifying British trees

Learn how to identify trees from their leaves, bark and shape, how to tell similar species apart and how they change as they get older.

Sheep enjoying the shade of an oak tree in the parkland at Wentworth Castle Gardens, Yorkshire

Autumn vegetarian cobbler

Fill your kitchen with autumn flavours using this sweet and simple muffin recipe – and discover a recipe rooted in Black culinary traditions and heritage.

Triangular cheesy scones cover a white casserole dish full of cooked vegetables, on a blue background, with a yellow napkin alongside

Gardening tips for autumn

Would you like to get more out of your garden this autumn? Our experts share their tips on how to prepare your green space for colder weather and keep your plants thriving.

A male member of the gardening team using a rake in a flower bed at Mount Stewart, County Down

Guide to seasonal food

Discover which vegetables and fruit to harvest, plant and buy each month with our handy guide. Growing your own fruit and vegetables reduces food miles, which helps the environment.

Two gardeners crouched down to work on the vegetable patches in the Walled Garden at Llanerchaeron, Wales

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Protect nature from the growing threat of wildfires

Hundreds of wildfires across the UK have already damaged precious landscapes, including 104 hectares at Dunwich Heath. Add your name to the National Trust's petition calling for urgent Government action to help protect people, wildlife and nature from the increasing impacts of climate change. Read more.