Bowood House & Gardens in Wiltshire has unveiled an autumn events programme bringing together history, seasonal colour, creative workshops, and family adventure. From a talk exploring the secrets and spies of the American Revolution to guided walks through the Capability Brown parkland, hands-on craft sessions, and Halloween activities, the programme offers visitors new ways to experience Bowood as the season changes.
For families, Bowood Halloween Adventures runs from Thursday 22nd October to Sunday 1st November. Visitors follow a Pumpkin Trail through the grounds, explore the Arboretum in its autumn colour, and take part in daily arts and crafts in the Gardeners’ Bothy. Amazing Falconry displays can also be seen on Bowood’s grounds on Sunday 25th October, Wednesday 28th October and Sunday 1st November.
Visitors follow a Pumpkin Trail through the grounds, explore the Arboretum in its autumn colour, and take part in daily arts and crafts in the Gardeners’ Bothy.
On Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November families can hunt for a hidden ghost, with a 2027 family season ticket available to win each day.
October brings a series of hands-on creative workshops in the Gardeners’ Bothy. On Thursday 8th October, Aimée Alice Payton leads a Drum Lampshade Making Workshop, guiding guests through the process of creating a bespoke drum or cone lampshade. Tickets cost £69.50 per person and include tuition, materials, arrival tea/coffee and entry to Bowood House & Gardens on the day allowing you to wander the grounds before the course.
Friday 9th October sees Marea Brown introduce visitors to the ancient art of Indian block printing. Guests practice with hand-carved blocks before creating their own designs on a choice of textiles to take home. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, with tickets priced at £69.50 per person including tuition, materials, arrival tea/coffee and entry to Bowood House & Gardens on the day allowing you to wander the grounds before or after the course. Book soon as tickets are selling fast.
Visitors can also explore Bowood’s remarkable countryside landscape on Saturday 10th and Friday 16th October during the Historic Parkland & Arboretum Tour. The 90-minute guided walk takes in one of the country’s finest early examples of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s work, alongside the Arboretum of rare trees in the Pleasure Grounds. Guides share the history of the parkland and insight into how the team cares for the landscape throughout the year. Tickets cost £24.45 for adults and £21.85 for seniors.
Additionally on Saturday 10th October, artist and creator Marianne Donohoe hosts a Silver Jewellery Making Workshop. The beginner-friendly session guides guests through the steps to create a unique piece of fine silver jewellery. Tickets cost £90 per person and include sufficient silver clay to make a pendant, tuition, arrival tea/coffee and entry to Bowood House & Gardens on the day allowing you to wander after the course. Book soon as tickets are selling fast.
The autumn events programme takes place during the final weeks of Bowood House & Gardens’ 2026 open season, which runs until Sunday 1st November. Visitors can also explore Bowood House, the Walled Garden, Capability Brown parkland, the Arboretum, and the Adventure Playground as part of a day at the Estate.
