Conker season is thought to start around August, and lasting through September and October, however, this can be affected by the climate and environmental factors. Conkers are ready when they have fallen from the tree as this is when they've hardened and ripened in the middle.

What time of year are conkers ready?

When is conker season and when are conkers ready? Conkers ripen in autumn and fall to the ground during September and October. Look for them scattered around the base of horse chestnut trees.

Do conkers keep spiders out of the house?

Putting conkers around the house to deter spiders is an old wives' tale and there's no evidence to suggest it really works. Spiders don't eat conkers or lay eggs in them, so there is no reason why horse chestnut trees would bother to produce spider-repelling chemicals.