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 (June-July)
Friday 05 June - Friday 10 July
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 22 June
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: Handa's Surprise by Eileen Brown
Friday 26 June
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Handa's Surprise" by Eileen Brown 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 29 June
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: A Squash and a Squeeze
Friday 10 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “A Squash and a Squeeze" 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 13 July
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: Cinderella
Friday 17 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Cinderella" with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away. Ideal...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 20 July
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 - am or pm
Wednesday 22 July
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Dreamcatchers 6+ years
Thursday 23 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own dreamcatcher from feathers, beads and willow 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £10.00 per child.
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo - am or pm
Friday 24 July
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 27 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...
Pond Dipping
Tuesday 28 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
What lives in the ponds at Gatton? 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Elmer - am or pm
Wednesday 29 July
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...
Woodland Scene - 6+ years
Thursday 30 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create a woodland diorama in a shoe box 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £10.00 per child.
Trails and Tales: Elmer - am or pm
Friday 31 July - Saturday 01 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 03 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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 10 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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 17 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...