🍂 Outdoor Autumn Activities for Kids - UK 2025 Family Adventure Guide

Looking for fun autumn activities for the kids? From pumpkin picking and corn mazes, to autumn walks and apple fairs, 2025 has plenty of family-friendly days out. Whether you want a big adventure or something simple (like leaf collecting and conker hunts), here are the best things to do with kids this autumn in the UK.

🍏 Apple Picking

Apple picking is one of the most popular autumn family activities. Kids can explore orchards, fill brackets and enjoy fresh seasonal produce. 2025 must-visits:

Castle Farm Orchard, Kent - September weekends are for heritage apple picking. Expect Norfolk Royals, Cox’s Orange Pippins, and a farm shop brimming with chutneys, juices, and homemade pies.

Brogdale Collections, Faversham - On 4-5 October, the Apple Fair takes over with live music, guided orchard walks, and kids’ craft corners that smell like cinnamon and glue sticks.

💡 Parent Tip: Bring cloth bags - plastic ones tear under the weight. 💡 Kids Pass Tip: Pair your trip with a discounted lunch at a nearby restaurant for a full autumn day out.

🌽 Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Picking

Corn mazes are a fun outdoor adventure for all ages. Many farms also offer pumpkin carving and seasonal shows.. Don’t miss in 2025:

York Maze, Yorkshire – The UK’s largest maize maze, plus pumpkin carving and themed shows in October.

💡 Parent Tip: Choose smaller mazes for under-7s to keep spirits high and legs less tired.

🥕 Farmer’s Markets

Farmers markets are a great way to show kids local food and enjoy seasonal treats like pumpkin, apples and honey. Top picks for 2025:

Perry Court Farm Apple Fayre, Ashford – Apple tastings, orchard walks, and old-fashioned apple pressing demonstrations.

Stroud Farmers’ Market, Gloucestershire – A lively, colourful hub with artisan breads, seasonal veg, and the kind of fudge you’ll “buy for the kids” but eat yourself.

💡 Parent Tip: Give kids a small spending budget — it turns browsing into an adventure.

🍂 Rake Leaves & Jump In – Simple Joys That Stick

Not every activity needs tickets or travel. Some of the best cheap autumn activities for kids and right on your doorstep:

• Rake leaves and make a giant pile to jump into
• Go on conker hunts at your local park
• Collect colourful leaves for craft projects
• Build a den or fort with sticks in the garden

💡 Parent Tip: Have spare clothes ready — damp leaves and denim don’t mix well.

🌸 Botanical Gardens – Quiet Colour for Curious Minds

Botanical gardens in autumn are like walking through a living painting. Tree-lined paths blaze with colour, glasshouses beckon with tropical warmth, and there’s always a corner where you can spread out a picnic.

Favourites:

Kew Gardens, London – Vast landscapes, family trails, and the magical Children’s Garden.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens – A mix of exotic glasshouses and autumn parkland.

💡 Parent Tip: Visit in the “golden hour” before sunset for perfect family photos.

🌱 Autumnal Gardening - Prepare for Spring

Autumn is the gardener’s secret — the time to plant for spring. It’s also a great way for kids to see the magic of seasons, watching their bulbs turn into flowers months later.

Easy wins:

• Daffodils, tulips, crocuses.
• Herbs like thyme and rosemary that last through winter.

🚶 Autumn Walks – Nature’s Free Gift

Crisp mornings, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot, and a flask of hot chocolate — autumn walks turn simple paths into sensory adventures.

Fun twists:

• Play “I Spy” with autumn clues — red leaves, acorns, squirrels.
• Collect pinecones, seed pods, or feathers for crafts.

🍁 Leaf Collecting & Crafts – Nature’s Art Supplies

Turn your walk into a treasure hunt for the most beautiful leaves you can find — then head home and make art that will last all winter.

Ideas:

• Pressed leaf art in frames.
• Leaf garlands strung across the kitchen.
• Leaf rubbings that reveal every tiny vein.
• Lantern jars glowing with pressed leaf patterns.

💡 Parent Tip: Keep a scrapbook of leaves with the date and location — in a few years, you’ll have a book of autumn adventures.

🌰 Conker Hunts – Old-School Fun

Conkers are autumn’s shiny treasures — perfect for collecting, swapping, and crafting. Hunt under horse chestnut trees for the spiky green shells, crack them open, and reveal the glossy brown gems inside.

💡 Parent Tip: Bring a small bag for each child and turn it into a challenge — biggest conker, smallest conker, or most unusual shape. Pair your hunt with a Kids Pass day out nearby for an easy, affordable autumn adventure.

🎯 Wrapping Up – Your Autumn 2025 Plan

To make the most of autumn:

• Plan 2–3 big days out (orchards, mazes, gardens).
• Fill the gaps with small, joyful moments (leaf piles, conker hunts, fort building).
• Use Kids Pass to turn “maybe” days into “yes” days without blowing your budget.

🌟 Autumn Is Better with Kids Pass

With Kids Pass, every season is an adventure waiting to happen.

🍎 Apple picking 🎃 Pumpkin trails 🏞 Nature walks ✨Magical Illuminated Trails 🎬 Cosy cinema nights

📲 Download the Kids Pass app, grab your offers, and make 2025 a year your family will always remember.