What’s on
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
All events:
Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things Are
Friday 24 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...
Hurdle Making Workshop
Sunday 26 January
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Learn about the traditional method of woodland management through coppicing in Temple Wood and make your own hazel hurdle (traditional woven fence). Soup and roll lunch provided. 10am-3pm £50 per...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 27 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: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Friday 31 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears" with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Snowdrop Day
Sunday 02 February
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view a spectacular display of snowdrops. Heralds of spring and a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way. Gatton Hall open for...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 03 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 Flying Bath
Friday 07 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Flying Bath" by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Snowdrop Day - National Garden Scheme
Sunday 09 February
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view a spectacular display of snowdrops. Heralds of spring and a sure sign that warmer weather is coming. This event is run in conjunction...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 10 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 14 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Snowdrop Day
Sunday 16 February
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view a spectacular display of snowdrops. Heralds of spring and a sure sign that warmer weather is coming. Gatton Hall open for cake and...
Trails and Tales: We're going on a Bear Hunt - am or pm
Wednesday 19 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “We're going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. ...
Junk Modelling - Rainforest in a Shoebox 4-7 years
Thursday 20 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own rainforest with animals, birds and other wildlife. £8.50 per child (4-7 years) Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am
Trails and Tales: We're going on a Bear Hunt - am or pm
Friday 21 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “We're going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. ...
Run Reigate Trail Run and Canicross at Gatton Park
Sunday 23 February
8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Run Reigate is back with an exciting 5k and 10k multi-terrain loop through Gatton Park's beautiful parkland. This year there are two events. A dedicated Canicross event starts at 8.30am...
Snowdrop Day
Sunday 23 February
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view a spectacular display of snowdrops. Heralds of spring and a sure sign that warmer weather is coming. Gatton Hall Tea Room open for...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 24 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)...
Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am or pm (February - March)
Monday 24 February - Monday 31 March
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: Zog
Friday 28 February
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...
Open Day: Great Gatton Mouse Hunt
Sunday 02 March
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
One of our most popular events. Follow the trail to find our famous knitted mice hidden in the rock garden - and buy your own in the Mouseum. Gatton Park...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 03 March
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 07 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Aliens and 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 10 March
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)...
Willow Garden Obelisk Course
Wednesday 12 March
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
A half-day garden structures courses run by Head Gardener Dan Ryan. Learn the weaves to craft a willow obelisk for your own garden while enjoying views of the lake. Materials...
Trails and Tales: Green Eggs and Ham
Friday 14 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr Seuss with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Willow Garden Obelisk Course
Sunday 16 March
9.00 am - 12.00 pm
A half-day garden structures courses run by Head Gardener Dan Ryan. Learn the weaves to craft a willow obelisk for your own garden while enjoying views of the lake. Materials...
Willow Garden Obelisk Course
Sunday 16 March
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
A half-day garden structures courses run by Head Gardener Dan Ryan. Learn the weaves to craft a willow obelisk for your own garden while enjoying views of the lake. Materials...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 17 March
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 Extraordinary Gardener
Friday 21 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Extraordinary Gardener" by Sam Boughton 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 24 March
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 Highway Rat
Friday 28 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 31 March
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 Rainbow Fish
Friday 04 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Green Woodworking Course
Sunday 06 April
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Try your hand at green woodworking in our woodland workshop using traditional tools and techniques to make a selection of items such as hurdles, beetles (mallets) and dibbers. No previous...
Open Day: Springtime at Gatton
Sunday 06 April
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Enjoy Gatton Park in bloom, including a wide variety of flowering trees and plants in the Japanese garden and rock garden. View our young cherry trees funded by the Japanese...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 07 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 Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Wednesday 09 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Scarecrows' Wedding" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Minibeast Hunt
Thursday 10 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. £8.50 per child Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am
Trails and Tales: The Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Friday 11 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Scarecrows' Wedding" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 14 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: Superworm - am or pm
Wednesday 16 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...
Dreamcatcher 6+ years
Thursday 17 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. £8.50 per child Booking Essential for 10.00-11.30am
Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 18 April
10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Join the hunt at Gatton Park over the Easter weekend. Complete the fun trail and solve the clues to earn your Easter treat! Topical activities and refreshments available to purchase. Perfect...
Easter Egg Hunt
Monday 21 April
10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Join the hunt at Gatton Park over the Easter weekend. Complete the fun trail and solve the clues to earn your Easter treat! Topical activities and refreshments available to purchase. Perfect...
Make Your Own Terrarium
Sunday 04 May
11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Sometimes referred to as a "garden under glass," terrariums are a beautiful addition to the home. Join Head Gardener Dan Ryan in making your own terrarium to take away. All...
Open Day
Sunday 04 May
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Enjoy 260 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland and Edwardian gardens. This is one of the most beautiful times to view the Japanese garden. Free tours included in entrance price. Bird...
Summer at Gatton: Picnic in the Park
Sunday 01 June
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Celebrate the start of summer with a picnic on the parterre, or take your hamper to the lakeside or Japanese garden. Children's activities including croquet, skipping, hoops, Jenga and other...
Gatton Country Fair
Sunday 06 July
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
The highlight of our calendar, and a great day out for the whole family. Enjoy animal displays including falconry, water rescue dogs and reptiles, a fun dog show, live music,...