CORNWALL’S National Trust properties are preparing for a packed autumn of events, with families, history enthusiasts, walkers and craft lovers being invited to explore Antony, Cotehele and Lanhydrock over the coming months.

As the season brings changing colours and crisp autumn days, the National Trust is offering a programme of trails, exhibitions, workshops and guided experiences, with activities running from September through to early November.

At Antony, visitors can enjoy a magical potion trail from October 6 to 29, running Tuesday to Thursday between noon and 4pm.

Families will be invited to follow clues through Antony’s autumnal gardens, searching for hidden ingredients and completing a trail designed around creating an enchanted elixir.

The event is free, although normal admission charges apply, and no booking is required.

At Cotehele, the autumn programme has a strong focus on the property’s history and crafts.

The Woven Through Time exhibition runs until November 1, from 11am to 4pm, exploring Cotehele’s collection of tapestries and textiles.

Visitors can discover how items including cushions were created, learn about natural dyes and see objects that have previously been kept in storage.

There will also be opportunities to get creative, with a paper collage workshop on September 9 led by local artist Cathy Harrison, followed by a Sashiko stitching workshop on October 7.

Both cost £45 and require booking.

A beginners’ festive calligraphy workshop will then take place on November 4, also costing £45.

Meanwhile, Lanhydrock will offer visitors the chance to delve into the history of the estate through a series of special events.

The Libraries of Lanhydrock runs until November 1, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the Agar-Robartes family’s library and discover books revealing stories about the Victorian household.

The exhibition also looks at medical texts consulted by John Robartes, who served as resident physician at Lanhydrock, and the medicines he prepared for his family and household.

Book lovers can also attend Turning the Page on September 10 and October 8, exploring rare and historic books from the collection.

The property will also open up its Costume Collection behind the scenes on September 17 and 18, offering a glimpse of Eton uniforms, childhood fancy dress and servants’ livery.

The famous Cockleshell Dress, an extraordinary Edwardian costume featured in the National Trust publication 100 Things To Wear, will also be on display until September 27.

For those wanting to explore Lanhydrock’s wider estate, guided walks will take place on September 17 and October 15, focusing respectively on hidden nature and conservation grazing.

Visitors can also take part in the Stranger Folk digital adventure from October 1 to November 1, using a free app to follow an interactive folklore quest featuring stories, puzzles and challenges.

The National Trust said that by visiting its properties and taking part in events, people help support the conservation of these historic and natural places for future generations.

Visitors are advised to check individual property websites for opening days, times, admission details and booking requirements.