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: Stickman by Julia Donaldson
Friday 20 December
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Trails and Tales: Stickman by Julia Donaldson
Friday 20 December
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.
Christmas Crafts
Monday 23 December
10.00 am - 11.00 am
Christmas Craft making session for younger children of 3 - 7 years. A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying adults free.
Christmas Crafts
Monday 23 December
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Christmas Craft making session for younger children of 3 - 7 years. A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying adults free.
Trails and Tales: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
Friday 10 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
Friday 10 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 13 January
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 13 January - Monday 10 February
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Block of six sessions, every Monday from 4th November to 9th December. Children must...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 13 January
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 13 January - Monday 10 February
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Block of six sessions, every Monday from 4th November to 9th December. Children must...
Trails and Tails: Ten Little Pirates by Mike Brownlow
Friday 17 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Ten Little Pirates by Mike Brownlow
Friday 17 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Coppicing Workshop
Saturday 18 January
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Come and learn about the traditional method of woodland management through coppicing in Temple Wood. Soup and roll lunch provided.
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 20 January
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 20 January
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tails: Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson
Friday 24 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson
Friday 24 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 27 January
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 27 January
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak
Friday 31 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak
Friday 31 January
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Snowdrop Day
Sunday 02 February
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view the snowdrops. The bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours and activities for...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 03 February
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 03 February
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson
Friday 07 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson
Friday 07 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Snowdrop Day (National Garden Scheme)
Sunday 09 February
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
As part of the National Gardens Scheme the park and gardens are open to view the snowdrops. The bird hide is also open and there is a small plant sale,...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 10 February
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 10 February
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: The Scarecrow's Wedding by Julia Donaldson
Friday 14 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Scarecrow's Wedding by Julia Donaldson
Friday 14 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Snowdrop Day
Sunday 16 February
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view the snowdrops. The bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours and activities for...
Head Gardener Talk
Sunday 16 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Come for a presentation on Gatton's rock garden by our Head Gardener, Dan Ryan. The talk will cover the history and restoration of the garden as well as future plans. ...
Forest Fun (2+ years)
Monday 17 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Join us in our Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a snack around the fire. A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying...
Snowdrop Week
Monday 17 February - Friday 21 February
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view the snowdrops. The bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours and activities for...
Forest Fun (2+ years)
Monday 17 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Join us in our Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a snack around the fire. A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Wednesday 19 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Wednesday 19 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Junk Modelling: Build a House (4-7 years)
Thursday 20 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Make a dolls house, a haunted house or a princess palace! A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying adults free.
Junk Modelling: Build a house (4-7 years)
Thursday 20 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Make a dolls house, a haunted house or a princess palace! A standard ticket gives access for one child. Accompanying adults free.
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Friday 21 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson
Friday 21 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Snowdrop Day
Sunday 23 February
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Park and gardens are open to view the snowdrops. The bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours and activities for...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 24 February
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 24 February - Monday 30 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Block of six sessions, every Monday from 4th November to 9th December. Children must...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 24 February
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 24 February - Monday 30 March
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Block of six sessions, every Monday from 4th November to 9th December. Children must...
Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum
Friday 28 February
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum
Friday 28 February
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Open Day
Sunday 01 March
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
On our monthly Open Days visitors can enjoy the park all afternoon. Our bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 02 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 02 March
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: The Flying Bath by Julia Donaldson
Friday 06 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: The Flying Bath by Julia Donaldson
Friday 06 March
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 09 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 09 March
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Zog by Julia Donaldson
Friday 13 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Zog by Julia Donaldson
Friday 13 March
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 16 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 16 March
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Billy's Beetle by Mick Inkpen
Friday 20 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Billy's Beetle by Mick Inkpen
Friday 20 March
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 23 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 23 March
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Trails and Tales: Rosie's Hat by Julia Donaldson
Friday 27 March
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Trails and Tales: Rosie's Hat by Julia Donaldson
Friday 27 March
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Enjoy the story and go for a walk in the park to bring the story to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story. A standard ticket gives access...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 30 March
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Little Seeds Forest School
Monday 30 March
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years. There...
Open Day
Sunday 05 April
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
On our monthly Open Days visitors can enjoy the park all afternoon. Our bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours...
Garden Structures Course
Sunday 26 April
10.00 am - 4.30 pm
A one-day garden structures course run by experienced under-woodsman, John Waller. Learn the weaves to craft an obelisk and a 'sunflower' plant support while enjoying views of the lake. Materials...
Green Woodworking Course
Sunday 03 May
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Try your hand at green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Make simple items such as a beetle (mallet) using traditional tools and techniques. No previous experience necessary.
Open Day
Sunday 03 May
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
On our monthly Open Days visitors can enjoy the park all afternoon. Our bird hide is open and there is a small plant sale as well as free guided tours...
Open Day: Great Gatton Mouse Hunt
Sunday 07 June
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Join the Great Gatton Mouse Hunt! Find knitted mice in the grounds. On our monthly Open Days visitors can enjoy the park all afternoon. Our bird hide is open and...