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: Aliens Love Underpants - am or pm
Friday 27 May
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Aliens Love Underpants" by Claire Freedman with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...
Junk Modelling: Rainforest - am or pm
Monday 30 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Come and make a rainforest! Make your own trees and animals to go into it. We will provide the junk and you provide the imagination. Booking essential so choose an...
Forest Fun - am or pm
Tuesday 31 May
10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Join us in our Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a treat around the fire. For children aged 2+ years. Bookings available 10.00 am...
Trails and Tales: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - am or pm
Wednesday 01 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Queen's Platinum Jubilee - Picnic in the Park
Sunday 05 June
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Join us to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, as she becomes the first British monarch to celebrate 70 years of service. Bring your own picnic to enjoy in front of...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 06 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Little Seeds Forest School - Monday am or pm (block booking)
Monday 06 June - Monday 18 July
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) sessions, six...
Trails and Tales: Sharing a Shell - am or pm
Friday 10 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Sharing a Shell" 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 13 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things are - am or pm
Friday 17 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
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 20 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood - am or pm
Friday 24 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Little Red Riding Hood" with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 27 June
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Tiddler - am or pm
Friday 01 July
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “Tiddler" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Gatton Country Fair
Sunday 03 July
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
The highlight of our calendar, and a great day out for the whole family. Enjoy live music, a fun dog show, animal displays including birds of prey and working Newfoundland...
Trails and Tales: The Snail and the Whale - am or pm
Friday 08 July
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Listen to the story of “The Snail and the Whale" 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 11 July
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
The Passion by Gatton Community Theatre
Thursday 14 July - Saturday 23 July
7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
Join the audience and walk with the cast around the beautiful surroundings of Gatton Park for this open-air promenade production with scenes played at various locations around the park and...
Trails and Tales: Oi Frog
Friday 15 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Oi Frog" by Kes Gray 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 18 July
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning (10.00-11.45 am) or the afternoon (12.45-2.30 pm) session. The...
Trails and Tales: Cinderella - am or pm
Friday 22 July
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
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...
Run Reigate Summer Trail Run at Gatton Park
Thursday 28 July
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Following the inaugural trail event in February, Run Reigate is bringing its multi-terrain run back to Gatton Park – this time with a Summer vibe! Enjoy an early evening 5k...
Quiz Under The Stars
Saturday 30 July
7.00 pm - 10.30 pm
Join us on Gatton Hall's famous parterre for a general knowledge quiz, and watch the sun go down over the parkland. Starts at 7pm. £30 per table, maximum of six...
WWF Great Wild Walk at Gatton Park
Saturday 06 August
9.15 am - 3.00 pm
Gatton Park is pleased to welcome the world’s leading independent conservation organisation to Gatton Park. WWF-UK is launching Great Wild Walks, a series of sponsored walks, taking place in areas...
Open Day
Sunday 07 August
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Gatton Park will be open to explore, with walks around the rock garden, Japanese garden, lake and more. Refreshments including tea, coffee and cake available in Gatton Hall, or to...