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Spirit of Autumn

Sat 17 Oct · 11:00

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A family trail at Knightshayes on October 17, 2026, will explore how nature prepares for winter.

What does nature do to get ready for winter?

Step into the garden on a fun, family trail and discover how plants and animals respond to the changing season. As temperatures fall and daylight shortens, many species become especially active - gathering food, establishing new territories, and changing their behaviour to survive the colder months ahead.

Try hands-on activities along the way to uncover some of the fascinating and sometimes surprising ways wildlife prepares for winter. You will learn how some creatures store food, migrate to other countries, or enter states like hibernation to help survive the winter.

Knightshayes is the perfect place to celebrate autumn in all its colourful, cosy glory - come and enjoy the season together.

17 October - 8 November

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Spirit of Autumn takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Spirit of Autumn is held at Knightshayes in Exeter (Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon).

Tickets for Spirit of Autumn can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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