Autumn does not mean that the fun has to stop just because the warm weather is leaving us. Here are some ideas to help you create some great and wonderful family memories. Here are 10 fabulous ideas for autumn activities from Le Beau Day Spa for fun family time that won’t break the bank.

Get crafty: With Easter round the corner this is the perfect time to make the most of rainy days with plenty of craft activities. Sit down to make some of your own autumn decorations and Easter decorations for around your home to celebrate this beautiful time of year.

Take an autumn walk: Wrap up warmly, pull on some boots and get out and about in that fresh air. Watch the seasons change as you walk through the park, noticing the leaves changing colour before they fall. Collect leaves for craft activities and find fallen pine cones to create autumn features for home.

Get cooking : The change in weather calls for warm, hearty comfort food. Stews and casseroles are quick, cheap and easy to throw together and don’t forget those delicious autumn puddings – hot apple pie with custard is a must have!

Get away from it all: Holidays aren’t just for summer fun. Going down south for the weekend is amazing in the cooler weather and it’s good for the whole family, you will all come back refreshed and raring to take on winter with full force.

Make a birdfeeder: (Kids will love this one!) Give the birds a helping hand and it is also a great attraction for the kids. Make some birdfeeders to hang in your garden. Coating a pine cone with peanut butter and hanging it from a tree or post will attract all kinds of birds to your garden. The kids could keep a log and see how many different species they spot.

Turn your living room into a cinema: Family movie nights are always a great way to spend a cold, rainy night. Make some tickets, whip up some popcorn and serve them in paper cones, draw the curtains, grab a blanket and put on a film – perfect! This is a man’s idea of a perfect night!

Learn to knit: Teach the children how to knit or if you don’t know then learn together. There are some great step-by-step tutorials all over the internet. You don’t need to make anything elaborate, a simple scarf is a great starting point. Plus the kids will take great pride in wearing something they have made themselves, even if it does have the odd, dropped stitch.

Read together: Encourage a love of reading in your children by making it a regular family time. Gather everyone up together, before bedtime is perfect as it calms everyone down, and snuggle in the blankets with lamplight and a classic. Take turns to read a few pages each out load and savour these precious moments together. Don’t forget to make up voices to really bring the characters to life.

Board games: Make drinks, nibbles and then let the games begin! This is always a great night in and weather you play monopoly or twister this is sure to make for a fun night.

Kids restaurant: Help the kids prepare a meal, create the menu, set the table and invite the grandparents over for a special evening served by the children. Lots of laughter and great childhood memories ensured here!

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