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
Little Seeds Forest School - morning or afternoon
Monday 24 January
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: How to Catch a Star (am or pm)
Friday 28 January
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “How to Catch a Star" by Oliver Jeffers, with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Little Seeds Forest School - morning or afternoon
Monday 31 January
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Magpie's Treasure
Friday 04 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Magpie's Treasure" by Kate Slater, with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Little Seeds Forest School - morning or afternoon
Monday 07 February
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Green Eggs and Ham (am or pm)
Friday 11 February
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr Seuss, with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Junk Modelling: Build a House (am or pm)
Thursday 17 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Make a doll's house, a haunted house or a princess palace! Suitable for 4-7 year-olds. Booking essential Price: £8.00 per child
Trails and Tales: Superworm (am or pm)
Friday 18 February
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Enjoy the story of “Superworm " by Julia Donaldson, and go for a walk in the park to bring the book to life. Return to create artwork linked to the...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 21 February
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Little Seeds Forest School - block booking Monday am or pm
Monday 21 February - Monday 28 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) sessions, six...
Trails and Tales: Where's Spot? (am or pm)
Friday 25 February
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Where's Spot" by Eric Hill, 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 28 February
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Duck in the Truck
Friday 04 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Duck in a Truck" by Jez Alborough, 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 07 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Ten Little Unicorns (am or pm)
Friday 11 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
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 14 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: The Singing Mermaid (am or pm)
Friday 18 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “The Singing Mermaid" 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 21 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: I Love My Mummy (am or pm)
Friday 25 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
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 28 March
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: The Very Busy Spider
Friday 01 April
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...
Trails and Tales: Going on a Bear Hunt (am or pm)
Friday 08 April
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen, with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...