Best Things To Do In The UK This Autumn 2026

Running into the autumn with its Bristol, Manchester and Sheffield events is Wing Fest, a whole three days dedicated to all things chicken wings. The festival brings together the finest traders to battle it out across multiple categories, with wings costing £1.50 each so that you can try as many as possible and vote for your favourites.

Aside from that main event, you can get involved further via wing-eating and hot wing contests. Entertainment also comes in the form of everything from BBQ cooking demos to water splash zones, live music and DJs for a real festival feel.

With venues in Leeds, Manchester and London, Electric Shuffle is a fun activity bar boasting interactive shuffleboard tables where you and your mates can get competitive over all sorts of fun minigames. Their electronic tables count up all your scores for you, capturing the best moments on film. These boozy events promise an entire bottle of prosecco per person, alongside unlimited pizza, while you enjoy an hour of gaming, followed by another hour in the bar.

Roaring fires, plush seating and traditional interiors; that's what's in store in our capital's cosiest pubs. Not in London? We've also got the lowdown on traditional spots in Brighton, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Glasgow too.

With venues in Swansea, Blackpool and beyond, Coyote Ugly is a Nashville-inspired party bar that guarantees a cracking night out. Whatever day of the week it is, you can find something fun going on here.

Their Hoedown Bottomless Brunch takes place every single day, promising 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, prosecco and beer. Plus, you can enjoy dance classes very Saturday, complete with a mimosa reception.

Located just outside Exeter, Double Locks is a charming pub that hosts a fantastic bonfire night every year. This November, they'll be putting on a brilliant fireworks display from 7pm onwards.

Come down a little earlier to see Dirty Money perform rock 'n' roll classics. Of course, there'll be plenty of drinks available on the night, alongside burgers and barbecue eats.

The Nags Head on the Thames is offering up its riverside location for a Halloween-themed spectacular that the whole family can get involved in. Starlight & Sparkles promises a night of entertainment, including stilt walkers, fire shows, aerialists and fireworks. 

Tickets are £8.80 for kids and £16.50 for adults, with warming pub grub being served from the garden kitchen. Watch the sparks dance in the night sky, and be careful not to miss them – you won't know when they've been set off until you hear the first bang. 

The reach of Flight Club's social darts brunches is far - we're talking a nation-wide affair here, including in Oxford. So, head to one of their venues to get busy in the oche for an hour, alongside enjoying another 60 minutes in the bar, all while munching on bottomless pizza and sipping a bottle of prosecco each.

Head to the Digbeth area of Birmingham to discover Luna Springs, one of the city's biggest event spaces. They've got a huge heated and covered outdoor area to bring alfresco dining into the autumn, hosting all kinds of brilliant, themed bottomless brunches, with ABBA hits, RnB classics, karaoke and so much more.

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tours are taking over London and Brighton, promising great tunes and even better vibes. Dance your way through the streets while seeing all the sights, led by a hilarious host providing commentary throughout. Enjoy all the best tunes from the 70s right through to present day on your headphones.

Spend your time sheltering from the changing weather at one of Live Band Karaoke's events across London. Here, you'll get to pretend your the lead singer or solo performer like your favourite artists, belting out all their hits in front of a friendly crowd.

Located in Teddington, Surrey, the Anglers is hosting a charity fireworks night to raise money for the RNLI. Expect a brilliant display, alongside other entertainment.

There'll also be a full bar, complete with mulled wine, alongside pizza, wings and a hog roast. Plus, there are glow sticks and other goodies available to buy.

This immersive experience will see a VR headset open up a world of games, puzzles and escape room fun that's suitable for the whole family. Everyone aged 7+ is invited to Realms VR for a virtual adventure that will turn your reality upside down. 

The visuals will send you to places beyond your wildest imaginations as you get competitive in two-player games and show your friends and family what you're made of. 

The Brampton Halt's annual fireworks night is returning for 2026, located on the outskirts of Northampton. This is a family-friendly event with an excellent display, with live entertainment from Fat Cat Brass Band.

There'll be indoor and outdoor bars serving a range of hot and cold drinks, alongside a hearty barbecue and hog roast menu. Or if you fancy coming down a little earlier, you can enjoy a meal in the restaurant beforehand.

Promising an even bigger and better spectacle than the year before, The Wellington Arms pub is hosting a Fireworks night for the whole family to attend. The display itself will be a sensation, there's no doubt about that, but you can also expect BBQ plates, an indoor and outdoor bar for extra convenience, a live DJ and s'mores that the kids are sure to love. 

You can also purchase sparklers if you've got a little one that's particularly drawn to bright twinkly things. Tickets are just £5.50 for entry and all proceeds go to charity. 

Let things take an all-the-more wholesome turn by heading to The Big Bakes in Birmingham or London, where you and your chosen partner will be pitted up against the other ticket-holders. Can you whisk and whip your way to success at these autumn activities for adults? There's only one way to find out.

Catch one of the best firework events in Surrey at cottage-core country pub The Red Barn. Make braving the cold worth it by bringing the family to a dazzling firework display that also includes bonfire lighting, an outdoor grill and a halloween disco. 

The fun won't end until 11pm – with drinks available to purchase from the bar throughout the night. 

Whether you're in Nottingham, Leeds, Cardiff or beyond, there's pretty likely to be a UKG BINGO event near you. As the largest bingo brand in the UK, you can expect lively events full of hilarious rounds and other quirky games, all led by your fantastic host. There's also the chance to win some seriously cracking prizes, and you can take part in dance competitions too. Tickets start from just £17 per person, promising all best throwback tunes on top of everything else.

Celebrate autumn 2026 in the UK by donning a suitably orange jumpsuit and diving head-first into an immersive cocktail experience. Alcotraz's prison bars are getting you to smuggle in your favourite liquor, which will be whipped up into bespoke drinks while the drama unfolds - whether you're in London, Cardiff, Manchester or beyond.

YO! Sushi are offering some of the top things to do in autumn across the UK, especially if you're a foodie. Their classes see you put together a range of delicious items, but not before enjoying a special history class, a welcome drink and tasty gyoza.

Established in 1610, The Globe Inn has such a rich history it would be a shame not to share the stories of what's happened here over the centuries. That's why they're hosting a series of tours, teaching guests all about the great poet Robert Burns and how he used to entertain, write and spend many an evening at this historic haunt. 

You can also attend a cocktail and chocolate tasting, cheese and wine afternoon or an almighty Hogmanay feast when that time of year rolls around. 

Game Saints Lincoln turns the city's old Magistrates' Courthouse into an unforgettable escape room adventure. With many of the building's original features still on show, you'll duck and dive through cells and chambers as you plot a way out.

Whether you pit your wits against Mystic Alley, Ripper's Road, In The Slammer or any of the other crime-themed rooms, you'll need the mind of a detective to make it out in time.

Whether you're in Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, London or Manchester, Taste + Liquor's food and booze-based events are sure to warm you up or see you partying through these cooler months. Yup, that's RnB, Ayia Napa and throwback-themed brunches for you to enjoy.

Autumn activities for kids and older don't get much better than pumpkin picking, which also offers some of the best events in the UK this October 2026. Check out our choice of the best farms and patches, including those fronting apple-slinging games, spooky maize mazes and more.

Autumn holidays in the UK were made for a quick local getaway. But where to head? Wales' National Parks are calling your name if it looks like the weather will hold, boasting sweeping landscapes, gorgeous walks and cosy inns.

As the nights draw in and autumn rolls around, there's no better time to cosy up underground with a drink in hand. Forget your average watering hole - we're talking sandstone sanctuaries, lantern-lit hideouts and crypt-like bars where the atmosphere is as rich as the pours. From secret speakeasies buried beneath Nottingham's historic streets to Brighton's beachfront caves and London's legendary cellars, these subterranean spots are serving up serious character alongside your cocktail.

Whether you're sipping wine by candlelight at Gordon's, soaking up live music beneath The Malt Cross' Victorian arches or uncovering hidden spirits in Nottingham's Lost Caves, these bars are proof that going underground is the ultimate autumn adventure. So wrap up, head down below, and discover the UK's quirkiest cave bars that truly rock.

Widely known as one of the most historical cities and even for dark events of the past, it's no surprise that Edinburgh is also a great place for ghost tours. See our top picks here to make your spooky season scream-worthy.

One of the best things to do in autumn is to check out its many gorgeous destinations for a city break. Each unique place has its own vibe, history and lineup of places to eat and drink, so what are you waiting for?

That's right, we've selected six of our favourite rambles around this gorgeous city; from wandering along the canal to admiring the red brick buildings of the city centre or trekking nearby country parks. Topping it off? There's pubs, bars and restaurants to fuel up at after these autumn celebrations too.

The best places to visit in the UK in October and other autumn months? Scotland is calling. From the historic streets of Edinburgh to hunkering down in a cosy log cabin or seeing The Glenfinnan Viaduct (a.k.a the setting for that Hogwarts Express scene), this gorgeous country is sure to wow.