Children’s activities
See below for our full programme of events.
To make a booking
Booking is essential except where indicated. Please book online at the links below. If you have a query, call 01737 649068 or email events@gatton-park.org.uk.
Upcoming events
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 04 November - Monday 09 December
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Block of six sessions, every Monday from 4th November to 9th December. Children must...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 04 November - Monday 09 December
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Block of six sessions, every Monday from 4th November to 9th December. Children must...
Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood
Friday 22 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood
Friday 22 November
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 25 November
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 25 November
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Where's Spot? by Eric Hill
Friday 29 November
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tales: Where's Spot? by Eric Hill
Friday 29 November
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Family Christmas Decoration-Making
Saturday 30 November
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Create a Christmas wreath and Christmas decorations from natural materials found at Gatton Park. One adult and one child £15, extra children £5. 10am - 12 noon
Santa's Grotto
Sunday 01 December
1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Enjoy a buggy ride to meet Santa in his grotto. Explore the grounds and follow a trail of clues before returning to Gatton Hall to make a Christmas decoration. Please...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 02 December
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 02 December
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Sugarlump and the Unicorn by Julia Donaldson
Friday 06 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tales: Sugarlump and the Unicorn by Julia Donaldson
Friday 06 December
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Santa's Grotto
Sunday 08 December
1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Enjoy a buggy ride to meet Santa in his grotto. Explore the grounds and follow a trail of clues before returning to Gatton Hall to make a Christmas decoration. Please...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 09 December
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 09 December
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Just Right for Christmas by Birdie Black
Friday 13 December
10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tails: Just Right for Christmas by Birdie Black
Friday 13 December
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tales: Stickman by Julia Donaldson
Friday 20 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tales: Stickman by Julia Donaldson
Friday 20 December
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Christmas Crafts
Monday 23 December
10.00 am - 11.00 am
Christmas Craft making session for younger children of 3 - 7 years. A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying adults free.
Christmas Crafts
Monday 23 December
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Christmas Craft making session for younger children of 3 - 7 years. A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying adults free.
Trails and Tales: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
Friday 10 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
Friday 10 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tails: Ten Little Pirates by Mike Brownlow
Friday 17 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Ten Little Pirates by Mike Brownlow
Friday 17 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tails: Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson
Friday 24 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson
Friday 24 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak
Friday 31 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak
Friday 31 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson
Friday 07 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson
Friday 07 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Scarecrow's Wedding by Julia Donaldson
Friday 14 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Scarecrow's Wedding by Julia Donaldson
Friday 14 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Wednesday 19 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Wednesday 19 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Friday 21 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Friday 21 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum
Friday 28 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum
Friday 28 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...