Autumn brings a different kind of family day out. The pace of the summer holidays begins to settle, the countryside starts to change and weekends become an opportunity to make the most of crisp mornings, colourful landscapes and a little more time outdoors.
If you’re searching for what’s on Buckinghamshire this weekend, Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park has plenty happening throughout September and October 2026.
From discounted September days out and a celebration of all things tractors to pumpkins, potions and Halloween adventures during half term, there are several reasons to head into the Buckinghamshire countryside this autumn. And, alongside the special events, there are still 44 acres of animals, wildlife, play and nature to explore.
Keep an eye on the What’s On page for the latest dates, tickets and event information before you visit.
£6 Tickets in September: An Easy Autumn Day Out
Autumn starts with a particularly good reason for a spontaneous family visit.
From 1-13 September 2026, all adult and child tickets booked online for Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park are just £6 each– a saving of £7.95 per person on the standard admission price. Tickets purchased at reception on the day are £2 higher, so booking online is the way to go.
It makes the first couple of September weekends a great opportunity for families looking for an affordable day out after a busy summer holiday. The special ticket price still gives visitors the chance to enjoy the wider farm park, including its rare breed farm animals, British and European wildlife, play areas and daily animal encounters.
If your search for what’s on Buckinghamshire this weekend is less about finding a big organised event and more about getting everybody out of the house for a few hours, the September offer makes that particularly easy. Book tickets online to secure the £6 price.
Tractor Day Returns to Hogshaw Farm – Saturday 26 September
For something a little more eventful, Tractor Day takes place on Saturday 26 September.
This one-day celebration brings farming and countryside life to the centre of the action, with both vintage and modern tractors and farm machinery joining the usual animals and activities around Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park.
Families can look forward to:
● Vintage and modern tractors and farm machinery on display
● Fantastic photo opportunities
● Tractor trailer rides
● Apple pressing
● Farm trail
● Have-a-go games
● Bouncy castle and straw bale mountain
● Plus all the usual fun of the farm
Tickets: Adult £13.95 – Child £13.95 – Toddler £6.98. Book your Tractor Day tickets here.
Tractor Day also fits naturally with what Hogshaw is about. Farming, conservation, education and reconnecting families with the countryside are all important parts of the farm’s wider purpose. An event centred around tractors and rural life creates another way for children to become curious about where their food comes from and the work that goes into looking after the land – learning through experience rather than a formal lesson.
Looking for What’s On in Buckinghamshire This Weekend With Kids?
Finding something that works for the whole family can sometimes be the hardest part of planning a weekend. Some children want animals. Others want somewhere to run around. Parents may simply want enough variety to make the journey worthwhile.
One of the advantages of visiting Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park is that a special event does not replace the rest of the farm. Visitors can still explore the wider park, meet farm animals and wildlife, walk through Deer Meadow, follow countryside trails and make time for adventure play.
Daily animal encounters add another dimension to the day – families can watch our birds of prey take flight, get up close to our deer or groom a donkey. Check the encounter boards around the farm for daily timings. That mix can be particularly useful when searching for autumn days out with kids, because the day does not have to revolve around a single attraction or activity.
Halloween at the Hogshaw School of Witchcraft & Wizardry – 24-31 October
By October half term, Hogshaw takes a decidedly more magical turn.
The Hogshaw School of Witchcraft & Wizardry returns from 24-31 October 2026, transforming an autumn farm visit into a Halloween adventure filled with pumpkins, potions and curious creatures.
Young witches and wizards can follow the herbology tutor into the pumpkin patch, collect a pumpkin for decorating and head into the magical classroom to try their hand at potion making. There are also creepy crawlies, owls and other surprises to discover along the way.
Halloween events can sometimes become all about the scares, but Hogshaw takes a more playful approach suited to families and younger children. The focus is on imagination, discovery and seasonal fun, with the animals and countryside still very much part of the experience.
For families searching for things to do this autumn near me ahead of October half term, this is one of the key dates to have in the diary. Book Halloween tickets here and find full event details on the Hogshaw website.
Autumn Is a Different Time to Explore the Farm
Special events may give families a reason to choose a particular weekend, but the changing season is part of the attraction too. Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park is set across 44 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, so autumn is something you experience as you make your way around the site.
Trees begin to change colour, the landscape takes on a different feel and children can notice how plants, habitats and wildlife respond as summer gives way to the cooler months. Helping families reconnect with nature, farming and wildlife sits alongside the fun of animal encounters and adventure play.
You can see everything included in a standard visit on the Explore the Farm page.
Meet the Animals This Autumn
Animals remain at the heart of every Hogshaw visit, whatever the season. Families can meet rare breed farm animals and European wildlife, explore animal walkthrough areas and visit Deer Meadow, where Sika deer can be seen up close.
Visitors wanting to make their autumn trip particularly memorable can also look at Hogshaw’s private animal experiences. The current range includes opportunities to meet Highland cows, ferrets, foxes and lynx, alongside the Deer Experience with Sika deer and reindeer.
A reindeer experience might naturally make people think of Christmas, but autumn is an equally interesting time to meet these animals up close. Experiences are booked separately and availability varies, so it is worth checking the animal experiences page before your visit if there is a particular animal you would love to meet.
What If the Autumn Weather Changes?
A little unpredictable weather comes with any autumn day out in Buckinghamshire. Fortunately, a visit to Hogshaw does not rely on every minute being sunny.
There is plenty to explore outdoors when the weather is good, while indoor soft play gives families somewhere to change pace when needed. The Farm Kitchen is also there when it is time to warm up, have something to eat or simply sit down for a while.
Layers and sensible footwear are always a good idea for a countryside visit. A few muddy paths and an autumn shower do not necessarily spoil a farm day – for many children, they are simply another part of the adventure.
Plan Your Autumn Visit to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
So, what’s on Buckinghamshire this weekend and over the coming weeks? Autumn 2026 already has three very different reasons to visit Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park:
£6 Tickets in September – 1-13 September. Enjoy a lower-cost family farm day out as autumn begins. Save £7.95 per person when you book online.
Tractor Day – Saturday 26 September. Discover vintage and modern tractors, trailer rides, apple pressing, games and plenty of countryside fun. Adult/Child £13.95, Toddler £6.98.
Hogshaw School of Witchcraft & Wizardry – 24-31 October. Head to the farm for a magical Halloween half term filled with pumpkins, potions and curious creatures.
Between the special events, families can continue to enjoy the animals, wildlife, daily encounters, countryside spaces and play areas that make every visit different.
Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park is within easy reach of Buckingham, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Winslow, Bicester and Leighton Buzzard, making it a convenient choice when you want to make more of an autumn weekend without travelling too far from home.
And with Christmas at the Farm starting on Saturday 28 November, running across weekends before returning daily 19-24 December, autumn visits are only the beginning of what is ahead at Hogshaw this season.
See What’s On at Hogshaw This Autumn
Check the latest event dates, ticket prices and availability before you visit, and book online to secure the best price.