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
Trails and Tales: A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson
Friday 25 October
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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 28 October
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: Meg and Mog - am or pm
Wednesday 30 October
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Meg and Mog" by Helen Nicoll and illustrated by Jan Pieńkowski with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft...
Autumn Colours Natural Art 4-7 years
Thursday 31 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Using natural materials from around the park to make amazing masterpieces. 10 am - 11.30 am
Trails and Tales: Meg and Mog - am or pm
Friday 01 November
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Meg and Mog" by Helen Nicoll and illustrated by Jan Pieńkowski with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 04 November
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 (November-December)
Monday 04 November - Monday 09 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 Gruffalo's Child
Friday 08 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo's Child" 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 11 November
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 15 November
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 18 November
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 Troll
Friday 22 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Troll" 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 25 November
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 29 November
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 02 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 06 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 09 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
Friday 13 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Gift of Christmas" by Christine Leeson and Gaby Hansen with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 16 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 17 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
Friday 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
Monday 23 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...