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:
Growing Wild Forest School - Home Educator Group
Friday 28 February - Friday 04 April
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Growing Wild Forest School is especially designed for Home Ed families with children aged 6-11 who are looking to connect, grow and learn together in an inclusive outdoor environment. Each...
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
Create a frame from willow and use natural materials, yarns and craft accessories to create a beautiful dream catcher. £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...
Trails and Tales: Ten little Unicorns
Friday 25 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Ten Little Unicorns" 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 28 April
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 (April-May)
Monday 28 April - Monday 19 May
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 Three Little Pigs
Friday 02 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Three Little Pigs" retold by Nicola Baxter with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
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...
Trails and Tales: Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose
Friday 09 May
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 12 May
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 16 May
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 19 May
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: Monkey Puzzle
Friday 23 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Monkey Puzzle" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Tuesday 27 May
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 Gruffalo - am or pm
Wednesday 28 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo" 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: The Gruffalo - am or pm
Friday 30 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
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,...