Fun in the great outdoors

Children’s activities

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.

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...