Fun in the great outdoors

Children’s activities

Children’s activities

See below for our full programme of activities.  

To make a booking
Booking is essential except where indicated. Please book online at the links below. If you have a query, call 01737 649066 or email education@gatton-park.org.uk.

Growing Wild, Home Ed Forest School

Friday 05 September - Friday 24 October

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

🌿Growing Wild Forest School welcomes Home Educating families to join us for playful, nature-filled sessions designed to spark curiosity, connection, and growth. Led by a qualified teacher and Forest School...

Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am or pm (September-October)

Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am or pm (September-October)

Monday 08 September - Monday 20 October

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: Oi Frog

Trails and Tales: Oi Frog

Friday 12 September

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Oi Frog" by Kes Gray with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 15 September

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: Dear Zoo

Trails and Tales: Dear Zoo

Friday 19 September

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 22 September

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: The Very Busy Spider

Trails and Tales: The Very Busy Spider

Friday 26 September

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Very Busy Spider" by Eric Carle with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 29 September

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: The Princess and the Pea

Trails and Tales: The Princess and the Pea

Friday 03 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be...

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 06 October

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: Ten Little Pirates

Trails and Tales: Ten Little Pirates

Friday 10 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Ten Little Pirates" by Mike Brownlow with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the...

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 13 October

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: The Oak Tree

Trails and Tales: The Oak Tree

Friday 17 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Oak Tree" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the...

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 20 October

10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun!  Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm)...

Trails and Tales: Funnybones

Trails and Tales: Funnybones

Friday 24 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Funnybones" by Allan Ahlberg with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Monday 27 October

10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Join us in our Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a snack around the fire.  For children aged 2+ years. Bookings available 10.00 am-12.00...

Trails and Tales: Room on the Broom - am or pm

Trails and Tales: Room on the Broom - am or pm

Tuesday 28 October

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Listen to the story of “Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Junk Modelling - Haunted Houses (4-7 years)

Junk Modelling - Haunted Houses (4-7 years)

Thursday 30 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Create your own haunted house using boxes and reused materials. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.  

Trails and Tales: Room on the Broom - am or pm

Trails and Tales: Room on the Broom - am or pm

Friday 31 October

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Listen to the story of “Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum

Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum

Friday 07 November

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Each Peach Pear Plum" by Allan Ahlberg with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town

Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town

Friday 14 November

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Smartest Giant in Town" by Julia Donalson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed...

Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood

Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood

Friday 21 November

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Little Red Riding Hood" with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...

Trails and Tales: What the Ladybird Heard

Trails and Tales: What the Ladybird Heard

Friday 28 November

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child

Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child

Friday 05 December

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo's Child" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the...