Top things to do in the Royal Parks this autumn
Autumn is here, bringing a crisp breeze and a host of seasonal events and experiences to the Royal Parks.
Whether it's celebrating the harvest, getting spooky for Halloween, or simply marvelling at the beauty of the changing leaves, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Join us for one of our guided tours to get exclusive access to areas usually closed to the public or discover some of the beautiful botany and wildlife that call the parks home.
Discover our top events and activities this autumn, ideal for both adults and families.
Hidden Stories of the Royal Parks
See a new side to the Royal Parks with a guided walking tour. You'll get an exclusive look at areas normally closed to the public: Hyde Park's Victorian pet cemetery, behind the railings of the Albert Memorial or Duck Island for the resident pelicans' daily feeding.
When: Various dates throughout September & October
September Dates: Hyde Park, St. James's Park, Kensington Gardens
October Dates: Hyde Park, St. James's Park, Kensington Gardens
Price: £15
Wildlife Surveying in the Royal Parks
This year we will be conducting research on the park’s moths, small mammals and reptiles, and you are invited to get involved! Thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, we are launching a collection of citizen science projects in Bushy Park and Richmond Park.
When: 17 - 27 September, Bushy Park & Richmond Park, AM & PM sessions
Price: Free
Ignatius! Concert Performances
A series of concerts celebrating the life of writer, composer and abolitionist Ignatius Sancho. For the final event of our free summer programme as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, join us for a series of performances across two days, held in the beautiful Flower Garden at Greenwich Park.
When: 21 - 22 September, 2pm - 5pm
Where: Greenwich Park
Price: Free (but booking ahead is advised)
Folklore & Mythology of Trees
Discover the folklore and myths that surround Kensington Gardens' trees with Royal Parks arboriculture officer, Greg Packman.
When: 28 September, 12pm - 2pm
Where: Kensington Gardens
Price: £15
Kensington Allotment Garden Harvest Festival
Join us for the Kensington Gardens Allotment Harvest Festival on Sunday 29 September to celebrate this year's harvest. Take part in digging for potatoes, harvesting crops, learn about organic food growing and keep the little ones entertained with storytelling, activities and games.
When: 29 September, 12 - 4pm
Where: Kensington Gardens Allotment
Price: Free
Dead After Dark: Storytelling for Adults
Join us for spooky storytelling! Take a deep breath in as you immerse yourself in the strange and chilling folklore tales of buried secrets and nightmarish hauntings in St. James's Park.
When: 3 & 17 October, 6:30pm - 8pm & 6pm - 7:30pm
Where: St. James's Park
Price: £15
Albert Memorial Walking Tour
Join us on a fascinating tour of the Albert Memorial which will take you behind the railings of this Victorian monument in Kensington Gardens.
When: 11 October, 2pm - 3:30pm
Where: Kensington Gardens
Price: £15
Frieze Sculpture
Frieze Sculpture returns to London's Regent's Park, 18 September - 27 October. The much-celebrated public art initiative coincides with Frieze London and Frieze Masters, which take place concurrently in The Regent's Park, 9-13 October. Curated by Fatoş Üstek, Frieze Sculpture has extended for its 12th edition to include 22 leading international artists hailing from five continents, whose work will be sited throughout the park's historic English Gardens.
When: 18 September - 27 October
Where: The Regent's Park
Price: Free
Macrophotography for beginners with Max Mudie
Discover the hidden worlds and unseen beauty captured by macrophotography. Learn tips and tricks from professional macro photographer Max Mudie, before heading out into the park with our own Help Nature Thrive team to see what images of nature we can capture using our mobile phones and macro lenses.
When: 18 October & 26 November, 10am - 12pm
Where: Bushy Park & Richmond Park
Price: Free
Discovery Days: Hair raising Halloween
Come and join us at our October half-term Discovery Days to take part in a host of free creepy crawly Autumn and Halloween-themed activities at the Hyde Park Learning Centre.
When: 29 - 31 October, 11am - 3:30pm
Where: Hyde Park
Price: Free
Nature Roadshows
Go wild for nature this October! Join us across the Royal Parks for FREE drop-in activities perfect for families and budding environmentalists.
When: 29 - 31 October, 11am - 3:00pm
Where: Bushy Park, Brompton Cemetery and The Regent's Park
Price: Free
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