Things to do in autumn

Cosy heated glamping meets golden autumn adventures

By Scott Crowe, Senior Content Executive

Crisp morning air, golden lunchtime landscapes and cosy evenings spent under starry skies - autumn is one of the most magical seasons to explore the great outdoors.

Whether you’re seeking vibrant woodland walks, thrill-filled Halloween events, or a fun-packed October half term with the family, our glamping sites put you right on the doorstep of the UK’s finest autumn experiences.

Best things to do in autumn

Admire the South Downs

Autumn sunrise on the South Downs
Autumn sunrise on the South Downs

Take in sweeping 360-degree autumnal views across Devil’s Dyke, Britain's longest, deepest dry valley on the South Downs. Golden fields, crisp sea breezes, and rolling chalk hills framed by autumn light make this legendary all the more beautiful.

7 miles from Brighton Experience Freedom

Walk to Batsford Arboretum

Mum and toddler enjoying the accessible walking route to Batsford Arboretum
The accessible walking route from Moreton to Batsford Arboretum

Uncover one of the UK’s most spectacular autumnal displays as Batsford Arboretum transforms into a sea of fiery reds, deep ambers and golden yellows. There’s a scenic walking route through the fields of the Cotswolds to get you there from our glamping.

1 mile from Moreton-in-Marsh Experience Freedom

Visit Chirk aqueduct

Mum and toddler admiring the view of Chirk aqueduct
The view as you approach Chirk aqueduct

Step back in time to an awesome piece of engineering at the Wales-England border. Sheep make the fields beneath home and you walk along the aqueduct itself just a stone's throw from your glamping accommodation.

Less than 1 mile from Lady Margaret’s Park Experience Freedom

Things to do at Halloween

Washingpool Farm pumpkin patch

Two brothers enjoying picking pumpkins.

Head to this family-run farm down the road from our glamping for an autumnal pumpkin patch complete with spooky farmyard trails, hot seasonal food and for the adults, local cider tasting.

3 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport Experience Freedom

Scarborough Castle spooky quest

The view as you make your way up to Scarborough Castle.
Scarborough Castle is a spooky setting this Halloween!

Enjoy a week of family-friendly activities at this huge structure perched high on the headland of the North Yorkshire coast. Solve spooky clues, listen to tales of local monsters and take part in costume competitions with great sea views.

5 miles from Cayton Village Experience Freedom

Haunted London ghost walk

Two actors playing scary improvised roles for Halloween
There's plenty of Halloween fun to be had in London

Uncover centuries of maritime legends, dark alleyways and haunted naval buildings on a twilight ghost walk through historic Greenwich. You’ll be a short journey away via the Elizabeth line.

5 miles from Abbey Wood Experience Freedom

Things to do in October half term

Explore Sea Life Brighton

Mum and toddler enjoying Sea Life Brighton
Sea Life Brighton: great for all weather and all ages

Step inside the world’s oldest continually operating aquarium for an enchanting underwater adventure just minutes from the coast. Housed within magnificent Victorian architecture, Sea Life Brighton lets you stroll through a glass ocean tunnel surrounded by sea creatures.

2 miles from Brighton Experience Freedom

Port Lympne safari

A lion relaxing at a zoo

Head on an unforgettable autumn safari across 600 acres of historic parkland. Hop aboard an open top truck that takes you alongside free-roaming giraffes, rhinos and zebras. Over 900 animals are housed here in total.

3 miles from Daleacres Experience Freedom

All Things Wild adventure

A monkey looking out of its enclosure at All Things Wild
A squirrel monkey looked after at All Things Wild

A must-visit in half term for families. Head to All Things Wild and enjoy a scenic retreat with farm animals and a range of species you get close to. There's a fantastic soft play here as well.

10 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh Experience Freedom

Best walks in autumn

Best scenic walk

An aerial shot of Tarn Hows in the Lake District
The beautiful Tarn Hows in autumn

Tarn Hows

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Take on one of the Lake District’s most iconic and accessible circular walks. Tarn Hows is renowned for its tranquil waters framed by glowing larch trees, golden beech woods and mountain backdrop.

4 miles from Coniston Park Coppice Experience Freedom

Best dog-friendly walk

a mother and father crouch down on a sandy beach while their two young sons play in the sand

Cayton Bay Beach

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: moderate

Take in a breath of salty sea air on this refreshing walk direct from your glamping accommodation. Admire the bay’s sweeping golden sands as you navigate the cliff paths towards Filey and Scarborough.

1 mile from Cayton Village Experience Freedom

Best accessible walk

Sandringham Royal Parkland

Distance: 2 miles

Difficulty: easy

Wander amongst 600 acres of stunning parkland made all the more glorious by autumnal colours. The main circular trail takes you past tranquil ponds, leaf-carpeted glades and impressive outdoor wooden sculptures.

Direct from The Sandringham Estate Experience Freedom

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Stylish glamping pod with sunshade at Abbey Wood Club Campsite

Abbey Wood

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Brighton

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Moreton-in-Marsh

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The Superior glamping cabins are perfect for the colder period

Lady Margaret's Park

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Bingham Grange Bridport

Open throughout autumn
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People sitting around a roaring outdoor fire pit under a wooden pergola decorated with warm string lights at dusk.

Cayton Village

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High-angle view through lush green trees overlooking a serene Lake District tarn with wooded islands and mountain fells in the background.

Coniston Park Coppice

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The Sandringham Estate

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Exterior view of a glamping safari tent at night, illuminated by warm string lights hung along the wooden frame and porch.

Daleacres

Open until 2 November
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Exterior of a superior safari tent at night, with warm string lights glowing on the wooden deck casting long shadows across the grass.

Southland

Open until 2 November
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Side view of a timber glamping cabin with a pitched roof, covered porch, and adjacent brick barbecue stand.

Troutbeck Head

Open until 2 November