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 - Block Booking Monday am or pm (January-February)
Monday 06 January - Monday 10 February
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 Smeds and the Smoos
Friday 17 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Smeds and the Smoos" 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 20 January
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 24 January
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 27 January
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: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Friday 31 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears" 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 03 February
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 Flying Bath
Friday 07 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Flying Bath" by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 10 February
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: Guess How Much I Love You
Friday 14 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Trails and Tales: We're going on a Bear Hunt - am or pm
Wednesday 19 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “We're going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. ...
Junk Modelling - Rainforest in a Shoebox 4-7 years
Thursday 20 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own rainforest with animals, birds and other wildlife. £8.50 per child (4-7 years) Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am
Trails and Tales: We're going on a Bear Hunt - am or pm
Friday 21 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “We're going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. ...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 24 February
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 (February - March)
Monday 24 February - 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: Zog
Friday 28 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Zog" by Julia Donaldson 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 03 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: Aliens Love Underpants!
Friday 07 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Aliens and Underpants!" by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 10 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: Green Eggs and Ham
Friday 14 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 17 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 Extraordinary Gardener
Friday 21 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Extraordinary Gardener" by Sam Boughton 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 24 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 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
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. £8.50 per child Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am