Autumn
Uncover gourmet delights with wild foraging
Learn how to find, identify and prepare the wild plants and produce that Northumberland has to offer with a foraging workshop or walk.
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
See a host of military aircraft at Newark Air Museum
Located on a former Second World War airfield, Newark Air Museum is the ideal place to find out about the history of aviation.
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Go wild camping in the Northumberland Countryside
Be close to nature as you enjoy an overnight camping experience with the experts at Badger and the Bear Outdoor Adventure Camp.
Location: Amble, Northumberland
Try the first whisky to be produced in London for 100 years
Take a bespoke tour around the London Distillery Company in London's Battersea, and learn how to make your own gin from scratch.
Location: London
Become a zookeeper for a day
Meet the animals at London Zoo and learn how to take care of penguins, meerkats and more.
Location: London
Enjoy free culture in Birmingham
Discover how arty Birmingham is, from the world’s largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite works to a creative hub packed with new artists.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Enjoy romantic cathedral views in Salisbury
Relax on a break at the Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel set in a peaceful riverside garden with stunning views overlooking Salisbury Cathedral.
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Visit Brockholes Nature Reserve’s unique floating visitor centre
Everyone is welcome at Brockholes, near Preston. Whether you’re a naturalist or a beginner, there’s something for you to enjoy and lots of chances for you to get close to nature.
Location: Preston, Lancashire
September events: Experience the action-packed Tour of Britain
Held in various stages across the country in September, take to the streets and experience first-class cycling action in person at your nearest Tour of Britain event.
Location: Various locations, Britain
Enjoy a romantic escape at the Pheasant hotel
Savour the spell of autumn romance in the picturesque village of Harome with a stay at the Pheasant hotel, and enjoy a champagne toast to enduring romance.
Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Explore world-famous gardens at Levens Hall
Discover the Elizabethan house and world-famous gardens, a place of discovery, a place to drink in its rich history, a place that all ages enjoy.
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Soak up the atmosphere and changing colours of Durham City
Wrap up warm and enjoy walks amongst a leafy Durham City this autumn, and discover the timeless magic of Crook Hall for a wonderfully English experience.
Location: Durham City, Durham
Discover Portsmouth’s public art with a Blue Badge guide
Join one of Portsmouth's expert guides on a tour highlighting the sculptures, installations and amazing buildings populating the island.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
September events: Steam into autumn at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Get on board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this autumn with a varied diary of events offering a great way to spend time with family and friends.
Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire
On your marks, get-set, go on a Bath Running Tour
Lovers of running, walking and hiking can see the best of Bath’s attractions whilst getting fit on this unique tour.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Spot the flora and fauna of the Witham Valley
Explore the green parks and open spaces in and around Lincoln of the Witham Valley Country Park.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Take in 'Swallows and Amazons' landscapes on a relaxing cruise
Take a trip around the landscape used in the film ‘Swallows and Amazons’ and discover what inspired Arthur Ransome to write his famous book.
Location: Derwentwater, Cumbria
Find Byron's Nottinghamshire on the Byron Trail
Lord Byron was famous during his lifetime as a figure who could inspire love, romance, political change and liberation through his powerful works.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Find yourself on a farm in the heart of Nottingham
Stonebridge City Farm is a slice of the countryside in the heart of a city centre.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Get hands-on with an artisan food course in Nottinghamshire
Learn pie making, baking, patisserie or butchery on a short course at the School of Artisan Food, on the beautiful Welbeck Estate.
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
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