Autumn holidays

A group of people walking down a road in the countryside in Autumn.

Escape on an autumnal 2023 short break or day out in England. Find the best romantic breaks, days out and family activities in the UK with our guide below and start planning your autumn staycation. 

 

A group of people walking down a road in the countryside in Autumn.

Escape on an autumnal 2023 short break or day out in England. Find the best romantic breaks, days out and family activities in the UK with our guide below and start planning your autumn staycation. 

 

Escape on an autumnal 2023 short break or day out in England. Find the best romantic breaks, days out and family activities in the UK with our guide below and start planning your autumn staycation. 

 

Autumn breaks in 2023

Mrs Lovett at The London Dungeon

Spooky events for Halloween 2023

Elevate your autumn break by staying in an award-winning tree house or boutique B&B.

Black and White, Timber Framed Building, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

7 foodie breaks perfect for autumn

Indulge in an autumn gourmet getaway at these top foodie locations in England.

Fountain and lake at Kew Gardens in autumn

11 autumn gardens to visit on a day out

Surround yourself in fiery foliage, ripe berries and crunchy leaves in these beautiful gardens.

A traditional steam train in the North York Moors National Park.

10 of the best heritage train routes

Go back in time on a steam-powered trip down one of England's thrilling heritage rail routes.

Woman pushing two children in a wheelbarrow, Undley Pumpkin Patch & Maize, Suffolk, England.

Where to pick your own fruit in autumn

Grab your wellies and head to England's best pumpkin patches and pick-your-own farms.

A close up of a man shucking an oyster

Autumn's tastiest food festivals

Celebrate the tastes and smells of autumn at one of these tempting food festivals in England.

A couple on the North Cornish coast, walking along the clifftops. A red Classic Jaguar car parked.

6 of the best road trips

Hit the road and take in some of England's finest landscapes at your own pace.

Sophie Morgan on Robin Hood Tour, Nottingham

Get to know Nottingham with Sophie Morgan

With plenty of accessible places to visit, this legendary city makes for a fascinating weekend away for all.

Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, a key filming location for Netflix's The Crown.

15 historical places to visit during half term

Pique your family's curiosity at one of these heritage spots and create memories that will last for decades to come.

An exhibition inside the Natural History Museum in Kensington, London.

80+ Indoor activities for families

Come rain or shine, England is home to heaps of indoor attractions to keep the kids busy.

Two people cycling down a road in the Peak District, England.

7 spectacular cycling routes

Get active and explore some of England's most scenic countryside on a circular cycling route.

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