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Here’s a selection of colourful events taking place this autumn:

Leith Hill, Surrey

Early autumn ramble, 3 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

Join warden, Rob Adam, for an early autumn walk looking for signs of the changing seasons. We will walk through Mosses Wood and our arboretum to Dukes Warren, our stunning heath.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £4 per adult and £2 per child.

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 01372 220644.

Croome Park, Worcestershire

Autumn walk with the gardener, 3 October 11am - 1pm

Enjoy a walk through Croome Park to see the autumn colours with Garden and Park Manager, Katherine Alker.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £5 per adult, £3 per child and £12 per family.

Booking is advisable for this event.

For more information please call 01905 371006.

Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Seasonal gardener's walk, 9 October 2pm - 3pm

Join our gardener on a leisurely walk around the Walled Garden, newly restored Victorian Shrubbery and Orangery. Discover more about the conservation going on behind the scenes at Gibside and enjoy the landscape park in its full autumnal splendour.

Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Booking is not required for this event.

For more information please call 01207 541820.

Sizergh Castle & Garden, Cumbria

October walk with the gardener, 13 October 12 noon - 1pm

Discover the past, present and future of gardening at Sizergh. Find out about our work in the kitchen garden and pick up some handy tips.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £3 per person.

Booking is not required for this event.

For more information please call 01539 560951.

Brownsea Island, Dorset

Tree-mendous tree weekend, 16 and 17 October 10.30am - 4pm

Swish through the autumn leaves, as you learn more about Brownsea's trees. This is followed by an autumnal make-and-take art and craft activities.

Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Booking is not needed for this event.

For more information please call 01202 707744.

Flatford: Bridge Cottage, Suffolk

Autumn in the Stour Valley, 16 October 10.30am - 1pm

Enjoy a 2.5 hour (4 mile) guided ramble through the beautiful landscape of the Stour Valley, using quiet footpaths to explore the rich tapestry of fields and woods that were the inspiration for the artist John Constable.

There is an event charge of £6 per person.

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 01206 298260

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Autumn tree walk, 16 and 17 October, 11.30am – 12.30pm

Stroll around the pleasure grounds and enjoy the autumn colours with our Gardener in Charge.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £2.50 per person.

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 01332 842191.

Castle Drogo, Devon

Autumn woodland deer walk and breakfast, 17 October 7.30am - 10am

Join us for a guided walk during the fallow deer rut. This is your chance to see and hear the deer and find the signs of their life in the colourful woods. Afterwards enjoy a delicious home cooked full English breakfast in our Café.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £16 per adult and £10 per child.

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 01647 434144.

Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

Autumn colour at Claremont, 17 October 2pm - 3.30pm

Meet at the Kiosk to enjoy a guided afternoon walk in the garden looking at the trees in their autumnal splendour.

Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Booking is not needed for this event.

For more information please call 01372 467806.

Ickworth House, Park & Gardens , Suffolk

Guided parkland walk October, 17 October 11.30am - 12.30pm

Take a journey through the history of Ickworth Park with one of our expert guides. Meet at the West Wing Reception.

Normal park admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Booking is not required for this event.

For more information please call 01284 735961.

Upton House & Gardens, Warwickshire

Autumn trees and toadstools, 16 and 17 October 11.30am – 4pm

Come for a tour in Blackwell's wood and view all the autumn trees and toadstools.

Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Booking is not required for this event.

For more information please call 01295 670266.

Powis Castle & Garden, Powys

Autumn walk with the head gardener, 21 October 10.30am - 12pm

Join the head Gardener for a refreshing Autumnal walk around the garden as he describes what’s in flower at this time of year and the work undertaken by the garden team.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £4 per person.

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 01938 551929.

Mount Stewart, Co Down

Autumn garden walk, 23 October 11am-2pm

Enjoy an autumn walk in the magnificent Mount Stewart gardens with an experienced guide and appreciate the fresh woodland smells, bright colours and peaceful surroundings.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £10 per adult, £5 per child and £25 family.

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 028 4278 8387.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Estate, North Yorkshire

Fountains in autumn, 24 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

Join us for a gentle walk introducing the delights of autumnal nature around the estate.

Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Booking is not required for this event.

For more information please call 01765 608888.

Stourhead, Wiltshire

Fall into autumn, 25 October 1.45pm - 4pm

Collect fallen leaves and other materials from the garden at Stourhead, to make unique cards and pictures back in the warmth of the Learning Centre! For unaccompanied children aged over 5yrs, to include refreshments and materials.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an event charge of £6 per child, aged over 5yrs

Booking is essential for this event.

For more information please call 01747 842012.

Killerton, Devon

Autumn crafts, myths and trees; 26, 27 and 28 October 11am – 4pm

Work with a professional artist; make a mythical creature, dream catcher and green man mask. Meet our resident storyteller and forage for sweet chestnuts and walnuts. Join us for a whole day of crafts and stories relating to Killerton’s ancient and exotic trees.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £5 per person.

Booking is not needed for this event.

For more information please call 01392 881345.

Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Cheshire

Fun with autumn colours, 26 October 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Discover the Northern woods through sight, sound and smell and enjoy the autumn colour as we weave with natural materials. This event is suitable for children 5 to 11 years. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Normal admission charges apply plus there is an additional event charge of £2.50 per child.

Booking is essential for this event,

For more information please call 01625 445845.