Top things to do in the Royal Parks this autumn
Enjoy the crisp breeze, beautiful colours and the crunch of leaves under foot as you celebrate the changing of the seasons with us.
Make the most of the great outdoors by joining us for a range of events, workshops and activities across the parks. Get the little ones connecting with the natural world at our Halloween Nature Roadshows, Discovery Days and Greenwich Park’s Autumn Open Day. Uncover the fascinating history behind St. James’s Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens on one of our guided walking tours or let nature inspire your imagination at our brand-new art workshops.
Whatever your interests, there’s something for you to get involved in this season at the Royal Parks!
Hidden Stories Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty and rich history of Hyde Park, St. James's Park and Kensington Gardens on our guided walking tours.
Join one of our volunteers to explore these stunning green spaces, including exclusive access to Duck Island in St. James's Park, the Pet Cemetery in Hyde Park and Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens.
When: 7, 8 & 14 November
Price: £15
Book November: St. James's Park, Albert Memorial, Hyde Park
Best trees to see this Autumn
Autumn has arrived in the Royal Parks and to make the most of the changing seasons we've put together a list of some of our favourite trees to see this autumn. So, as the weather gets cooler, wrap up warm and set some time aside to put the world on pause as you appreciate the wonderful and enchanting colours of the changing trees.
We've included when their leaf colours will likely be at their most vibrant so you can time your visit perfectly. Enjoy a tree-mendous time this autumn in the Royal Parks!
Where: Brompton Cemetery, St. James's Park, Greenwich Park, The Regent's Park, Bushy Park
Frieze Sculpture
Frieze Sculpture returns to the English Gardens in The Regent's Park from 17 September to 2 November. See Frieze website for details.
When: 17 September - 2 November
Where: The Regent's Park
Price: Free
Greenwich Learning Centre Autumn Celebration
Join us this half term to celebrate the autumn season at Greenwich Park! Drop in to the Greenwich Park Learning Centre throughout the day on Thursday 30 October to learn all about the park’s weird and wonderful wildlife, including the creepy crawlies and unlikely heroes of the natural world that thrive during this time of year. There is no need to book, simply drop by and get involved!
When: 30 October, 11am - 3pm
Where: Greenwich Park
Price: Free
Nature Roadshows
Join us in The Regent’s Park this October for free drop-in activities perfect for families, nature-lovers and budding environmentalists! Solve clues on our spooky Halloween-inspired nature detective trail, get creative with our wild crafts, enjoy our interactive nature-inspired games and more.
When: 28 & 30 October, 11am - 3pm
Where: The Regent's Park
Price: Free
Drawn to Nature: Exploring art and nature in the Royal Parks
Join the Help Nature Thrive team for a unique series of nature-inspired art workshops in The Regent's Park. Across a range of dates in autumn and winter, these creative sessions invite you to slow down, observe the natural world, and connect to it through art. Each session focuses on a different theme, offering a fresh way to connect with wildlife, plants, and the changing seasons.
When: 6, 14 November & 5 December, 12:30 - 3:30pm
Where: The Regent's Park
Price: Free
Bulb Planting Day in The Regent's Park New Garden
Join us to help create a wonderful new garden in The Regent's Park to honour Queen Elizabeth II and enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes guided tour. You will help plant a variety of spring bulbs, including daffodils and snowdrops, alongside more unusual flowers. These bulbs have been chosen to add a joyous pop of colour, as well as some to provide nectar and pollen for vital pollinating insects.
When: 22 November, 10:00am-2:30pm
Where: The Regent's Park
Price: Free (Limited slots available). Adults 16+ only.
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