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Autumn at Doddington

Enjoy all that autumn has to offer at Doddington

AUTUMN GARDENS

Autumn is the perfect time to admire colourful cyclamen, vibrant colchicum and striking dahlias as they come into their seasonal glory. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens and take a moment to pause and admire the arrival of autumn at Doddington.

Pick YOUR OWN PUMPKINS

Take your pick of the Doddington Pumpkin Patch this October with thirty different varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds to choose from.

Enter via the Gatehouse in front of the Elizabethan Hall and follow our spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden to the Pumpkin Patch. Stop along the way to learn some fun facts and take your Instagram worthy photos.

How to Grow, Cook & Upcycle Pumpkins

Scarecrow Competition

Our much-loved annual Scarecrow Competition returns for 2025.

The creepy crew of scarecrows will be on display on the lawn in front of the Gatehouse, free of charge, Saturday 25 October – Sunday 02 November for everyone to enjoy. 

FAMILY DISCOVERY DAYS

Go wild this October half-term with a range of family-friendly outdoor adventures filled with fun, nature and creativity at Wilder Doddington.

Designed for children and their grown-ups, our activities offer a chance to connect with nature, learn new skills and explore the changing season.

Booking is essential – all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Autumn Treats

Enjoy seasonal treats in our Farm Shop Café or Grain Store Café, from pumpkin spice and all things nice to hearty dishes and scrumptious cakes, all made with the very best estate-grown and locally sourced produce.

AUTUMN À LA CARTE

Enjoy the best of this season’s harvest with our new Grain Store Restaurant menu.

Our seasonal menu serves up comfort in a dish with the finest estate-grown and locally sourced produce.

Seasonal Produce

In the Farm Shop you’ll find an abundance of delicious autumn produce.

From gorgeous gourds and plump pumpkins to a wide variety of seasonal produce, as well as a selection of top-quality meats at Hambleton’s Butchery counter, you’ll find everything you need for a tasty autumn.

RETAIL THERAPY

In Doddington at Home you can browse gorgeous new autumn arrivals and find the perfect seasonal homeware to bring comfort and cosy vibes to your space.  

Doddington Country Clothing also has the perfect outfits for crisp autumn walks and seasonal pursuits. You’ll find a range of top brands including Schöffel, Barbour, Dubarry, GANT and many more. 

Autumn walks

Enjoy an autumnal walk in our parkland. Open daily with a range of free wilder walks varying in both length and terrain.

Autumn Recipes

Enjoy the flavours of autumn by trying out some of our favourite recipes at home.

If you are carving your Halloween pumpkin this year, there are lots of tasty ways for you to limit your leftovers, from making a deliciously simple spiced pumpkin soup to a warming bowl of pumpkin and sage gnocchi and more.

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