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
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 21 July
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 Snail and the Whale
Tuesday 22 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Minibeast Bug Hunting (4-7 years)
Thursday 24 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Trails and Tales: The Snail and the Whale
Friday 25 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 28 July
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: Tiddler - am or pm
Tuesday 29 July
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Tiddler" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Eco-Art (4-7 years)
Thursday 31 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Use natural materials to create artworks to leave in the park and to take home. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Trails and Tales: Tiddler - am or pm
Friday 01 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Tiddler" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Trails and Tales: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - am or pm
Tuesday 05 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Tracks and Signs (4-7 years)
Thursday 07 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Which animals live at Gatton Park? Discover the evidence that they have left behind - footprints, fur and poo! 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child ...
Trails and Tales: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - am or pm
Friday 08 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle 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 11 August
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: Elmer am or pm
Tuesday 12 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Elmer" by David McKee with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Sensory Walk (4-7 years)
Thursday 14 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Use all your senses to explore the gardens and parkland. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Trails and Tales: Elmer - am or pm
Friday 15 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Elmer" by David McKee with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 18 August
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: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy - am or pm
Tuesday 19 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...
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...
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...