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
Growing Wild Forest School - Home Educator Group
Friday 28 February - Friday 04 April
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Growing Wild Forest School is especially designed for Home Ed families with children aged 6-11 who are looking to connect, grow and learn together in an inclusive outdoor environment. Each...
Trails and Tales: The Highway Rat
Friday 28 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Highway Rat" 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
Monday 31 March
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 Rainbow Fish
Friday 04 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 07 April
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: The Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Wednesday 09 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Scarecrows' Wedding" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Minibeast Hunt
Thursday 10 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. £8.50 per child Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am
Trails and Tales: The Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Friday 11 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Scarecrows' Wedding" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 14 April
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: Superworm - am or pm
Wednesday 16 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Superworm" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Dreamcatcher 6+ years
Thursday 17 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create a frame from willow and use natural materials, yarns and craft accessories to create a beautiful dream catcher. £8.50 per child Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am
Trails and Tales: Ten little Unicorns
Friday 25 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Ten Little Unicorns" 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 28 April
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 (April-May)
Monday 28 April - Monday 19 May
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 Three Little Pigs
Friday 02 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Three Little Pigs" retold by Nicola Baxter with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Trails and Tales: Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose
Friday 09 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 12 May
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: Where the Wild Things Are
Friday 16 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Where the Wild things Are" by Maurice Sendak with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 19 May
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: Monkey Puzzle
Friday 23 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Monkey Puzzle" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Tuesday 27 May
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: The Gruffalo - am or pm
Wednesday 28 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo - am or pm
Friday 30 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...