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.
Fun in the great outdoors
Stone Age Experience (6+ years)
Thursday 21 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Step back in time to learn about the tools and weapons, crafts and survival in Stone Age times. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Trails and Tales: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy - am or pm
Friday 22 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" by Lynley Dodd with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Trails and Tales: Sharing a Shell - am or pm
Tuesday 26 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Sharing a Shell" by Julia Donaldson, with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Fairy Adventure (4-7 years)
Thursday 28 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Put on your wings and get ready for lots of fairy fun - making wands and potions in the gardens. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child...
Dreamcatchers (6+ years)
Friday 29 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own dreamcatcher from objects and materials found in our park. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Trails and Tales: Sharing a Shell - am or pm
Friday 29 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Sharing a Shell" by Julia Donaldson, with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
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...
Trails and Tales: I love my Mummy
Friday 05 September
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “I love my Mummy" by Giles Andreae 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
Monday 08 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)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...