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.

Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town

Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town

Friday 11 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Smartest Giant in Town" 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 14 October

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 Giant Jam Sandwich

Trails and Tales: The Giant Jam Sandwich

Friday 18 October

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Giant Jam Sandwich" by John Vernon Lord 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 21 October

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: A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...