They're one of the first signs that we are making the transition into the Autumn months and that winter is soon on its way.
But for many across Northern Ireland, conkers hold precious memories of childhood games that just don't seem to be as popular anymore.
Those of us of a certain vintage will remember collecting as many conkers as you could and having a competition with your friends to see who got the biggest ones.
And not forgetting conker fights where you pierced a hole in them and using a piece of string or old shoelace you had conker fights with one another to see who could break the conker first.
With that in mind, we thought we would put together this handy list of where you can collect them across Northern Ireland.
So if you want to show your own kids how we used to have fun outdoors in the good old days then check out some of these places:
- Rowallane Gardens, Ballynahinch, Co Down
- Belvoir Forest Park
- Drum Manor Forest, Cookstown
- Londonderry Park, Newtownards
- Trim trail, Coleraine
- Stormont Park
- The Glen, Whiteabbey
- Ormeau Park
- Queen's University grounds
- Falls Park
- Castle Park, Bangor
- Woodvale Park
- Antrim Castle Gardens
Thanks to our readers for all their suggestions, if we've missed any other great conker hunting locations then let us know!
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