The Ultimate Autumn Activity Guide
Simple joys, big memories and outfits made for it all
Half-term has arrived – a golden pause in the middle of autumn. Time to bundle up, get outside and make the most of crisp mornings, rosy cheeks and slow afternoons together.
From forest trails to cosy kitchen moments, here are some of our favourite ways to spend the week. And of course, we’ve got the outfits sorted too, with our AW25 Storytime collection full of cosy layers, waterproof wonders and playful prints designed for every kind of adventure.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
WOODLAND WANDERINGS
Nothing beats a family walk through the autumn leaves. Create a mini nature hunt, build a den, or collect treasures like conkers and pinecones for crafting later.
- Find your nearest National Trust woodland walk
- Explore your local Forestry England forest trail
PUMPKIN PICKING
A half-term must! Visit a local patch, find your favourite pumpkins and carve (or paint) them together at home. Don’t forget to roast the seeds for a tasty snack.
Browse Pick Your Own Farms UK for a patch close to you.
COASTAL ADVENTURES
Wrap up warm, pack a flask and head for the coast. Whether it’s fossil hunting, pebble skimming or simply breathing in the salty air, the seaside always works its magic.
Discover some of the UK’s most beautiful coastal walks with the National Trust’s coastal guide.
Stay snug during seaside strolls with our Womenswear collection.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
From petting farms to nature reserves, children will love getting up close with animals great and small. Many places offer pumpkin trails, wildlife spotting or tractor rides during half-term.
Find local nature days and family trails via the RSPB or Visit Britain’s family days out guide.
STARGAZING EVENINGS
Wrap up warm, grab some blankets and step outside after dark. Spot constellations, make a wish on a shooting star or simply enjoy a quiet moment together under the autumn sky.
Check the Dark Sky Discovery Map to find great stargazing spots near you.
COSY DAYS IN
STORYTIME AFTERNOONS
Build a blanket fort, make a pile of books and take turns reading aloud.
Check out the free e-book library at Oxford University Press.
BAKE TOGETHER
Fill the house with the smell of autumn baking. Try these family-friendly favourites:
BBC Good Food’s Classic Apple Crumble
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Bonfire Cupcakes
Perfect for keeping little hands busy (and big ones happy too).
AUTUMN CRAFTING
Bring the outdoors in with simple, seasonal crafts:
Make leaf-print art using paint and collected leaves from autumn walks.
Try painted pumpkins – easier than carving for little ones.
Create conker caterpillars by threading string through conkers.
MEMORY BOX MOMENTS
Save ticket stubs, photos and keepsakes from your week and pop them in a family memory box to open next year. A lovely way to capture the little moments that matter most.
MADE FOR HALF-TERM MAGIC
Wherever you spend the week – at home, by the sea or in the woods – our AW25 Storytime collection is designed to bring comfort, colour and joy to every day.
From waterproof coats and warm knits to soft pyjamas for quiet evenings in, these are pieces made to last, love and hand down.
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