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, Home Ed Forest School (April-May)
Friday 17 April - Friday 22 May
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...
Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt
Monday 25 May
1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Join characters from well known fairy tales on the Spring Bank Holiday and follow their clues in a treasure hunt around the magical grounds of Gatton Park. Ideal for families...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Tuesday 26 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: Monkey Puzzle - am or pm
Wednesday 27 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...
Pond Dipping- Underwater Explorer 6+ years
Thursday 28 May
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Search for minibeasts that live in Cedar Forest Pond. 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Monkey Puzzle - am or pm
Friday 29 May
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
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...
A Night at the Movies Candlelight Experience
Saturday 30 May
7.30 pm - 10.15 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening as a string trio brings to life some of your favourite movie moments, set against the stunning backdrop of Gatton Park. Sit back and...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 01 June
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 (June-July)
Monday 01 June - Monday 20 July
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
Friday 05 June
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...
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 08 June
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
Friday 12 June
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 15 June
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 22 June
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: Handa's Surprise by Eileen Brown
Friday 26 June
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Handa's Surprise" by Eileen Brown 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 29 June
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)...
Gatton Country Fair
Sunday 05 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,...
Trails and Tales: A Squash and a Squeeze
Friday 10 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “A Squash and a Squeeze" 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 13 July
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: Cinderella
Friday 17 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 20 July
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 - am or pm
Wednesday 22 July
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Dreamcatchers 6+ years
Thursday 23 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create your own dreamcatcher from feathers, beads and willow 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £10.00 per child.
Trails and Tales: The Snail and the Whale - am or pm
Friday 24 July
10.00 am - 3.00 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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 27 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...
Pond Dipping
Tuesday 28 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
What lives in the ponds at Gatton? 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £8.50 per child.
Trails and Tales: Tiddler - am or pm
Wednesday 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...
Woodland Scene - 6+ years
Thursday 30 July
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Create a woodland diorama in a shoe box 10.00 - 11.30 am Booking essential Price: £10.00 per child.
Trails and Tales: Tiddler - am or pm
Friday 31 July - Saturday 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...
Old Scholars Tour
Sunday 02 August
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Celebrate your schooldays and meet up with old friends during a bespoke visit to Gatton Park and the Royal Alexandra and Albert School. Gatton Association members, all former students and...
Open Day Featuring Classic Cars
Sunday 02 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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 03 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...
Barn Dance including Ploughman's Supper
Saturday 08 August
6.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Get your dancing shoes on and join us for a barn dance in front of Gatton Hall as the sun goes down. Live music will be provided by the Redwing...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 10 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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 17 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...
A Vivaldi & Mozart and Ludovico Einaudi Candlelight Experience
Friday 28 August
7.30 pm - 10.15 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening as a string trio brings to life some of your favourite music, set against the stunning backdrop of Gatton Park. Sit back and enjoy...
Gatton Park Heritage Tours
Saturday 19 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. Enjoy a guided tour of Gatton Park which will include the...