Autumn in the forest

Four people walking along a woodland path surrounded by autumn foliage and trees.

Answer autumn's call

There's a chill in the air, the leaves are falling and the fresh smell of pine is on the breeze. Autumn is here. Let the shift in the season lead to a shift in your mindset, resetting and renewing after a summer of adventures. How will you answer autumn's call?  

Future Forest sculpture

Explore forest art this autumn

Step into forests filled with creativity and autumn colour. Discover sculpture trails, award-winning artworks and inspiring places where nature and art come together beneath golden leaves.
Jay holding an acorn in its beak

Wildlife in autumn

Discover how forest wildlife spends autumn preparing for the colder months ahead, including migration, food gathering, rutting deer and hibernation.
Three women among autumn trees.

Connect in the autumn forest

From cosy cafes and wellbeing walks to creating family new traditions, there's plenty of ways to share autumn moments together in the forest. Take some inspiration from our list and make time to connect.

Keep discovering autumn...

Close-up of copper-coloured beech leaves in autumn sunlight.

Track autumn colours across our forests. Share your own leaf observations, help our citizen science project and see how autumn unfolds nationwide.

Two mushrooms with white stalks and red caps spotted with white, growing on the forest floor.

From colourful leaves and crisp air to wildlife activity and fungi, forests and woodlands are great places to discover the signs of autumn.

A man and woman smiling and holding hands as they walk on a path surrounded by autumn trees with leaves on the ground.

Looking for autumn walks near you? Use our handy guide to find somewhere for a colourful stroll.

A young girl wearing a coat and wellington boots crouches on top of a log covered in autumn leaves.

Discover our top autumn activities for families and make the most of a visit to the forest this season