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
Den Building 6+ years
Monday 19 October
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Create your own den in the woods with your friends. 10.00 am - 12 noon Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Funnybones - am or pm
Wednesday 21 October
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Funnybones" by Allan Ahlberg with a craft activity, then go for a walk around the park to bring it to life. Then create artwork linked...
Junk Modelling - Haunted Houses 4-7 years
Thursday 22 October
10.00 am - 11.30 pm
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: Funnybones - am or pm
Friday 23 October
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Funnybones" by Allan Ahlberg with a craft activity, then go for a walk around the park to bring it to life. Then create artwork linked...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 26 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 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 go for a walk around the park to bring it to life. Then...
Mixed Media Canvas Rainforest 6+ years
Thursday 29 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create a canvas using a variety of arts media to build your own rain forest artwork! 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £15.00 per child.
Trails and Tales: Room on the Broom - am or pm
Friday 30 October
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then go for a walk around the park to bring it to life. Then...
Little Seeds Forest School - am
Monday 02 November
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am (November-December)
Monday 02 November - Monday 14 December
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The discounted cost for the block of 7 sessions (2nd November -...
Wild Saplings, Home Education Group for Children aged 4-7 years (November-December)
Monday 02 November - Monday 14 December
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Wild Saplings is a Forest School group for Home Ed children aged 5–7, offering an inclusive outdoor space shaped by the six Forest School principles. Children explore Gatton Park’s woodlands...
Trails and Tales: Guess How Much I Love You in Autumn
Friday 06 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Guess How Much I Love You in Autumn" by Sam McBratney with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft...
Little Seeds Forest School - am
Monday 09 November
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town
Friday 13 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Smartest Giant in Town " by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Little Seeds Forest School - am
Monday 16 November
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood
Friday 20 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
Monday 23 November
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Trails and Tales: Gruffalo Granny
Friday 27 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Gruffalo Granny" by Julia Donaldson 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
Monday 30 November
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Trails and Tales: The Lion Inside
Friday 04 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Lion Inside" by Rebeca Wright with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Little Seeds Forest School - am
Monday 07 December
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Trails and Tales: Just Right for Christmas
Friday 11 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
Monday 14 December
10.00 am - 11.45 am
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts, pond dipping and lots of fun! The cost is £10.00 per session or for those who wish to...
Trails and Tales: Gift of Christmas
Friday 18 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Gift of Christmas" by Christine Leeson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child
Wednesday 23 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...