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, 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: 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...
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)...
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
Wednesday 29 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)
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
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 03 November
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 (November-December)
Monday 03 November - Monday 15 December
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: 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 10 November
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 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 17 November
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: 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 24 November
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: 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 01 December
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 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 08 December
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: Just Right for Christmas
Friday 12 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Just Right for Christmas" by Birdie Black 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 15 December
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 Gift of Christmas- am
Friday 19 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “"The Gift of Christmas" by Christine Leeson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 22 December
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...