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:
Junk Modelling - Underwater Explorer (4-7 years)
Thursday 19 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own underwater scene with fish, shells and shipwrecks! 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Scarecrows' Wedding - am or pm
Friday 20 February
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Scarecrows' Wedding" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Run Reigate Trail Run and Canicross at Gatton Park
Sunday 22 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 22 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 on the way. Gatton Hall open for cake...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 23 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 23 February - Monday 23 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)...
Growing Wild, Home Ed Forest School (February - March)
Friday 27 February - Friday 27 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
🌿Growing Wild Forest School welcomes Home Educating families to join us for playful, nature-filled sessions designed to spark curiosity, connection, and growth. Led by a qualified teacher and Forest School...
Trails and Tales: The Highway Rat
Friday 27 February
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...
Open Day: Great Gatton Mouse Hunt
Sunday 01 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 02 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)...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 09 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 11 March
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Join head gardener Dan Ryan to learn the weaves to craft a willow obelisk for your garden while enjoying views of the lake. Materials and tools provided. 1pm - 4pm...
Trails and Tales: Green Eggs and Ham
Friday 13 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 15 March
9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Join head gardener Dan Ryan to learn the weaves to craft a willow obelisk for your garden while enjoying views of the lake. Materials and tools provided. 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 16 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 20 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 23 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 27 March
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...
Den Building - 6+ years
Monday 30 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Go down to the woods and build a den with your friends. 10.00 am - 12 noon Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Tabby McTat - am or pm
Wednesday 01 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Tabby McTat" by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin...
Minibeast Hunt - 4-7 years
Thursday 02 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Explore our woodland and hunt for bugs, from beetles to butterflies. 10.00 am - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 03 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...
Green Woodworking Course
Sunday 05 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...
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 05 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
Tuesday 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 Tiger who came to Tea - am or pm
Wednesday 08 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Tiger who came to Tea" by Judith Kerr with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Trails and Tales: The Tiger who came to Tea - am or pm
Friday 10 April
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “The Tiger who came to Tea" by Judith Kerr with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Trails and Tales: Superworm
Friday 17 April
10.00 am - 11.30 am
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...
Make Your Own Terrarium
Sunday 03 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: Springtime at Gatton
Sunday 03 May
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. Head Gardener Dan Ryan will be showcasing our oldest...
Open Day: Picnic in the Park
Sunday 07 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...