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
Friday 07 November - Friday 12 December
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 08 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 12 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 15 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: The Gift of Christmas- am
Friday 19 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “"The Gift of Christmas" by Christine Leeson 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 22 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 2-6 years
Tuesday 23 December
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Get the sparkle out for lots of Christmas craft creativity! Suitable for children 2-3 years. Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Growing Wild, Home Ed Forest School (January - February)
Friday 09 January - Friday 13 February
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...
Trails and Tales: Zog
Friday 09 January
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 12 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 12 January - Monday 09 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: Aliens Love Underpants
Friday 16 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Aliens love 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 19 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: Ten Little Fairies
Friday 23 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Ten Little Fairies" 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 26 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 30 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 02 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: You can't take an Elephant on a Bus
Friday 06 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “You can't take an Elephant on a Bus" by Patricia Cleveland-Peck with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 09 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 13 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 16 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: Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Wednesday 18 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...
Junk Modelling - Underwater Explorer (4-7 years)
Thursday 19 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own underwater scene with fish, shells and shipwrecks! 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Friday 20 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...