Upcoming events

What’s on

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.

All events:

Trails and Tales: The Oak Tree

Trails and Tales: The Oak Tree

Friday 22 March

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Oak Tree" 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 25 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)...

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Friday 29 March

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

Easter Egg Hunt

Monday 01 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...

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Tuesday 02 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: What the Ladybird Heard - am or pm

Trails and Tales: What the Ladybird Heard - am or pm

Wednesday 03 April

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Trails and Tales: What the Ladybird Heard - am or pm

Trails and Tales: What the Ladybird Heard - am or pm

Friday 05 April

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in...

Green Woodworking Course

Green Woodworking Course

Sunday 07 April

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Try your hand at green woodworking in our woodland workshop.  Make simple items such as hurdles, beetles (mallets) and dibbers using traditional tools and techniques.  No previous experience necessary. 10.00am-3.00pm...

Blossom Open Day

Blossom Open Day

Sunday 07 April

12.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Enjoy Gatton Park in bloom, including our young cherry trees funded by the Sakura Cherry Tree Project and supported by the Japanese Embassy. Gardens and parkland fully open. Tours, activities...

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Monday 08 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 Highway Rat - am or pm

Trails and Tales: The Highway Rat - am or pm

Wednesday 10 April

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

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...

Minibeast Hunt

Minibeast Hunt

Thursday 11 April

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. £8.50 per child Booking Essential

Trails and Tales: The Highway Rat - am or pm

Trails and Tales: The Highway Rat - am or pm

Friday 12 April

10.00 am - 3.00 pm

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

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 15 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)

Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am or pm (April - May)

Monday 15 April - Monday 20 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 Snail and the Whale

Trails and Tales: The Snail and the Whale

Friday 19 April

10.00 am - 11.30 am

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

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 22 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)...

Trails and Tales: Ten Little Unicorns

Trails and Tales: Ten Little Unicorns

Friday 26 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

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 29 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)...

Trails and Tales: Cave Baby

Trails and Tales: Cave Baby

Friday 03 May

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Cave Baby" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.  Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...

Make Your Own Terrarium

Make Your Own Terrarium

Sunday 05 May

11.00 am - 1.00 pm

Sometimes referred to as a 'garden under glass', terrariums are a beautiful addition to a home. Join Head Gardener Dan Ryan in making your own terrarium to take away. All...

Open Day

Open Day

Sunday 05 May

12.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Enjoy 250 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland and Edwardian gardens. Head Gardener Dan Ryan will be showcasing our oldest trees in 'Gatton's Heritage Trees Walk' at 2.30pm. Please sign up...

Trails and Tales: The Three Little Pigs

Trails and Tales: The Three Little Pigs

Friday 10 May

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “The Three Little Pigs" 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

Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm

Monday 13 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: Detective Dog

Trails and Tales: Detective Dog

Friday 17 May

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Listen to the story of “Detective Dog" 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 20 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

Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things are

Friday 24 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...

Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt

Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt

Monday 27 May

1.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Join characters from well known fairy tales and follow their clues in a treasure hunt around the magical grounds of Gatton Park. Ideal for families and younger children - the...

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm

Wednesday 29 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...

Pond Dipping

Pond Dipping

Thursday 30 May

10.00 am - 11.30 am

Search for the minibeasts that live in Cedar Forest Pond. 10.00-11.30 am Price: £8.50 per child    

Trails and Tales: The Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm

Trails and Tales: The Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm

Friday 31 May

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...

Summer at Gatton: Picnic in the Park

Summer at Gatton: Picnic in the Park

Sunday 02 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

Gatton Country Fair

Sunday 07 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,...