Put on your hat, scarf and wellies, and work off that roast dinner this Sunday by taking a lovely autumnal stroll.

Here's just a taster of where to go, and what to do when you get there!

• Peterborough sculpture walks »
• The Wimpole Estate »
• Wicken Fen Nature Reserve »
• The Peterborough Ghost Walk »
• The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust »

The Peterborough Sculpture Trust has secured 26 beautiful pieces of modern sculpture since 1978.

Anthony Gormley's 'The Place To Be' is in Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough

These are now on permanent display in and around the city for all to enjoy, and centred around Nene Park and at Thorpe Meadows.

John Maine's 'Pyramid' at Ferry Meadows, Nene Park

The range of work is wide, drawing much of its inspiration from the English countryside and includes pieces by Barry Flanagan, Anthony Gormley and Sit Anthony Caro.

Of the pieces, 19 are at Thorpe Meadows in the Nene Park, most situated on the south side of the rowing course.

Getting there: Enter from Thorpe Meadows roundabout (A1179) and bear right. There is a public car park beyond the Butterfly Hotel and display panels showing the location of the sculptures. For further information please contact the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, tel: 01733 343329.
Open: all year
Admission: free

The Wimpole Estate - which now belongs to the National Trust - was built in 1640. Along with Wimpole Hall the location offers 60 acres of formal and informal gardens, a working kitchen garden and a home farm featuring rare breed animals. Perfect for autumnal walks!

Wimpole Hall, a National Trust treasure

Also, Wimpole Park offers landscaped space with attractive woodland, restored lakes and a gothic tower with grazing animals. It is open from dawn til dusk all year round and also has a restaurant, shop and galleryand caters well for visitors with disabilities.

Events for Autumn 2002 include a Family Activity Day at Home Farm on 23rd October.

Getting there: The Wimpole Estate is eight miles south west of Cambridge off the A603, junction 12 of the M11.
Park open: all year, dawn til dusk
Admission: (non-members) Farm only £4.90 adults, £2.80 child.

Experience a unique fragment of the wilderness this autumn, which once covered much of East Anglia. Wicken Fen is the oldest nature reserve in the country, and is famous for its rich plant, insect and bird life - a delight for naturalists and strollers alike!

Among the attractions at this National Trust venue are:

• Boardwalk trail (3/4 mile)
• Nature trail (2 1/4 miles)
• Adventurer's trail (2 3/4 miles)
• Eight hides
• Visitor's centre with shop and refreshments

Spot the birds (and ponies!) at Wicken Fen

And for 2002 Wickham Fen will also be home to wild ponies.

Getting there: Wickham Fen is south of the A1123, 3 miles west of Soham (A142), 9 miles south of Ely and 17 miles north east of Cambridge ia the A10.
Open: all year, dawn til dusk (except Christmas Day)
Admission: (non-members) Adults £3.80 children £1.20.

Or perhaps a night time stroll in Peterborough is more up your street? In which case why not try the Peterborough Ghost Walk.

Talk a walk on the scary side!

Quoted by the Peterborough Evening Telegraph as offering, "Ghoulish tales not for the squeamish... Everyone was really entertained by their trip to the dark side of the city."

The guided walking tour starts at the Museum and Art Gallery in Priestgate and winds its way through the city, lasting about one and a half hours.

Please note: the walk is not recommended for young children or those of a nervous disposition.

Getting tickets: Visit the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery or the Tourist Information Centre or telephone (01733) 343329.
Tour dates: please telephone the above number.
Ticket prices: adults £4.00 and £2 for children or concessions.

Autumn is a fantastic time to go to see wetland birds, and this leading nature reserve offers an oasis for the visitor to discover.

Wise wetland birds winter in Wisbech!

It offers spectacular views of thusands of wintering swans and ducks, and has a newly-extended heated observatory, plus other hides.

There are daily swan feeds throughout the winter, and special events throughout the year including family activities.

Getting there: The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust centre is at Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Wisbech tel: 01353 860711.
Open: daily from 10.00am, except Christmas Day.
Admission: adults £3.65 child £2.00, concessions £2.90. Also, disabled access, gift shop and tea rooms.