Free passes are being given away by the National Trust to encourage families to ‘experience the awe’ of autumn in Kent.

The tickets will allow households to come free of charge to a National Trust site of their choice to enjoy everything from a woodland walk to wildlife spotting.

There are hundreds of properties to choose from, says the organisation, with passes allowing entry for either two adults and three children, one adult and up to four children or two adults on their own.

Tickets need to be claimed online via the National Trust website here and visits must take place between now and October 20.

Do you need to pre-book?

Some properties, says The National Trust, may ask you to book your visit in advance when using a free pass.

Scheme organisers advise that potential visitors – once they have claimed their free family ticket online and received it in their inbox – check their chosen site carefully when planning to redeem the voucher.

While the vast majority of the National Trust’s 500 sites are included in the promotion, the list of those that are exempt can be found here.

Families who choose a location, which does ask you to make a reservation, should select the ‘free members’ ticket option when booking and use the code ESCAPEINTOAUTUMN2023 when the membership number is needed during the booking process.

The National Trust adds: “Some places we look after may be busier at certain times and on certain days, which you may want to keep in mind before visiting.

“Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends, and the peak time for arrivals is usually late morning or early afternoon.”