Children’s activities
See below for our full programme of activities.
To make a booking
Booking is essential except where indicated. Please book online at the links below. If you have a query, call 01737 649066 or email education@gatton-park.org.uk.
Fun in the great outdoors
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 09 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)...
Little Seeds Forest School - Block Booking Monday am or pm (September-October)
Monday 09 September - Monday 21 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)...
Trails and Tales: Each Peach Pear Plum
Friday 13 September
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Each Peach Pear Plum" by Allan and Janet Ahlberg with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 16 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)...
Trails and Tales: Little Red Riding Hood
Friday 20 September
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Little Red Riding Hood" 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
Monday 23 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)...
Trails and Tales: The Very Busy Spider
Friday 27 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...
Little Seeds Forest School - am or pm
Monday 30 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)...
Trails and Tales: Hairy McClary
Friday 04 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “Hairy McClary" by Lynley Dodd 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 07 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)...
Trails and Tales: The Smartest Giant in Town
Friday 11 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Smartest Giant in Town" 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 14 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)...
Trails and Tales: The Giant Jam Sandwich
Friday 18 October
10.00 am - 11.30 am
Listen to the story of “The Giant Jam Sandwich" by John Vernon Lord 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 21 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)...
Trails and Tales: A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson
Friday 25 October
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...
Forest Fun 2-7 years - am or pm
Monday 28 October
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: Meg and Mog - am or pm
Wednesday 30 October
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Meg and Mog" by Helen Nicoll and illustrated by Jan Pieńkowski with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft...
Autumn Colours Natural Art 4-7 years
Thursday 31 October
10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Using natural materials from around the park to make amazing masterpieces. 10 am - 11.30 am
Trails and Tales: Meg and Mog - am or pm
Friday 01 November
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Listen to the story of “Meg and Mog" by Helen Nicoll and illustrated by Jan Pieńkowski with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft...