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.
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.
Monday 21 July
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...
Tuesday 22 July
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...
Thursday 24 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Friday 25 July
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...
Monday 28 July
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...
Tuesday 29 July
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Thursday 31 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Use natural materials to create artworks to leave in the park and to take home. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Friday 01 August
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Sunday 03 August
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Gatton Park Open Day featuring a display of vintage and classic cars. The Surrey Vintage Vehicle Society will be displaying a variety of beautiful cars on the parterre behind Gatton...
Tuesday 05 August
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Thursday 07 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Which animals live at Gatton Park? Discover the evidence that they have left behind - footprints, fur and poo! 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child ...
Friday 08 August
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Saturday 09 August
6.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Get your dancing shoes on and join us for a barn dance in front of Gatton Hall. Live music will be provided by the Redwing Barn Dance Band, with a...
Monday 11 August
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...
Tuesday 12 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Elmer" by David McKee with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Thursday 14 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Use all your senses to explore the gardens and parkland. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Friday 15 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Elmer" by David McKee with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or...
Friday 15 August
7.00 pm - 10.30 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening as a string trio brings the timeless sounds of Coldplay and Fleetwood Mac to life, set against the stunning backdrop of Gatton Park. Sit back...
Monday 18 August
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...
Tuesday 19 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" by Lynley Dodd with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Thursday 21 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Step back in time to learn about the tools and weapons, crafts and survival in Stone Age times. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Friday 22 August
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" by Lynley Dodd with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed...
Tuesday 26 August
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Thursday 28 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Put on your wings and get ready for lots of fairy fun - making wands and potions in the gardens. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child...
Friday 29 August
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own dreamcatcher from objects and materials found in our park. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child
Friday 29 August
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Friday 05 September
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “I love my Mummy" by Giles Andreae with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Sunday 07 September
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Enjoy 250 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland and Edwardian gardens. Learn about Gatton Park's rich history with free tours included in entrance price. We love dogs at Gatton Park -...
Monday 08 September
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)...
Monday 08 September - Monday 20 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)...
Friday 12 September
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...
Monday 15 September
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)...
Friday 19 September
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Saturday 20 September
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Join in the national celebration of our heritage with FREE tours as part of the Heritage Open Days programme. Come and enjoy a guided tour of Gatton Park which will...
Monday 22 September
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)...
Friday 26 September
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Very Busy Spider" by Eric Carle with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in...
Monday 29 September
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)...
Friday 03 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Sunday 05 October
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Discover Gatton Park Orchard in the walled garden. Apple juicing demonstrations. Children’s themed trails and activities. Tractor rides around the Pleasure Garden. Or simply enjoy the autumn colours in the...
Monday 06 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)...
Friday 10 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Ten Little Pirates" by Mike Brownlow with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the...