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 - am or pm
Monday 04 December
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: Tabby McTat
Friday 08 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Tabby McTat" 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 or pm
Monday 11 December
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: Just Right for Christmas
Friday 15 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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 18 December
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...
Christmas Crafts
Tuesday 19 December
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Get the sparkle out for lots of Christmas craft creativity. Christmas Craft making session for younger children of 3 - 7 years 10-11.30 am or 1.30-3.00 pm A standard ticket...
Trails and Tales: Stick Man - am or pm
Wednesday 20 December
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Stick Man" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Trails and Tales: Stick Man - am or pm
Friday 22 December
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Stick Man" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Trails and Tales: Scarecrows' Wedding
Friday 05 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Scarecrows' Wedding" 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 or pm
Monday 08 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)...
Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am or pm (January-February)
Monday 08 January - Monday 05 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 Princess and the Pea
Friday 12 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Princess and the Pea" with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Trails and Tales: Ten Little Pirates
Friday 19 January
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 22 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: Oi Frog
Friday 26 January
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 29 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: Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose
Friday 02 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose" 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 05 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: Superworm
Friday 09 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 12 February
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: We're Going on a Bear Hunt - am or pm
Wednesday 14 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen 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
Friday 16 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Tuesday 02 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: What the Ladybird Heard - am or pm
Wednesday 03 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Trails and Tales: What the Ladybird Heard - am or pm
Friday 05 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard" by Julia Donaldson 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 08 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 Highway Rat - am or pm
Wednesday 10 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...
Trails and Tales: The Highway Rat - am or pm
Friday 12 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...