.Apples and CornkistersSeptember 25Bring the whole family along to celebrate the new season’s harvest in the famously beautiful setting of Pitmedden Gardens, Aberdeenshire. Enjoy a delicious apple or pear from the orchard and immerse yourself in the autumnal atmosphere

Seasonal I-SpySeptember 15–28Pick up a trail sheet from the garden room at Belton House in Lincolnshire and set off on a nature detective hunt around the gardens of this country house estate. After discovering the autumnal delights of the garden

treats. Autumn Harvest At WoodhuishOctober 2Join the good folks at Coleton Fishacre, Devon for their first apple press of the year using a restored Victorian cider press. Sample the local crop or bring along some of your own apples to make juice, watch

Gift And Craft FairSeptember 10–11, 24–25Head to Llandudno Town Hall for this seasonal craft and gift fair and trawl the stalls for a variety of local goodies. The wares on offer will include homemade jewellery, aromatherapy oils, leather goods and handcrafted greetings cards.Jam...

the new harvest and fill your basket with delicious local produce whilst children can join in a variety of fun, fruity games and activities. Let’s Get PhysicalSeptember 25Spice up the chilly autumn season with a lick of Latin flavour at these free dance

workshop, primary school cooking lessons and the Generation Cookery Game.Music In The Park: Sound Power OrchestraSeptember 18The autumn season is the perfect time to explore the flora and fauna of Gibside Park in Northumberland. Look out for the rare Red

in Omagh, a local artist will bring the story to life by creating a mural before your very eyes.Autumnfest 2011September 24Celebrate the wonders of autumn at Carfunnock Country Park with a day of seasonal activities for the whole family. Watch live

or cook up a warming autumnal feast, serving seasonal treats like apple crumble. Whether you head out to the local display or stay at home in front of the fire, gather your family around for a seasonal storytime and tell the tale of Guy Fawkes, making sure

–30Venture into the woodland that surrounds Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire to solve suitably spooky clues and follow a Hallowe’en trail around the children’s play area.Autumn colours and Halloween funOctober 30Discover the beautiful autumnal gardens at Dudmaston

and perfect pumpkins.Pumpkin FestivalOctober 29–30The walled garden at Osterley House will be in full autumnal bloom just in time for this scrumptious, spooky and seasonal festival. Slip on some frightening fancy-dress and celebrate the pumpkin with tastings