GATTON PARK EVENTS

Mar 30, 2011 by Admin

GATTON PARK EVENTS FOR CHILDREN MARCH TO MAY 2011

Sun 3rd April Gardens and Grounds Open Enjoy a walk around the park, free activities available for children.  1-5pm.  Cost Adults £4 Children free.

Thurs 14^th April Green Fingers (4 – 7 years) Fun and games about growing plants. Plant your own “smelly welly” herb container to take home

10am – 12noon or 1.30 – 3.30pm Cost £5 per child

Fri 15^th April Toddler Trails and Tales (2 – 4years)Look out for the big bad fish! Follow the story of a tadpole who can’t go Boing! Activities and art for tiny tots

10am – 11.30am Cost: £5 per child

Fri 15^th April Camp-building  (8 – 12 years)Come and build a camp in the woods with your friends.

1.30 – 4pm  Cost: £5

Wednesday 20^th April Stormy Weather (4-7 years)Make some equipment to measure the weather. Games and art inspired by our climate.

10am – 12noon Cost £5 per child

Thursday 21^st April Toddler Trails and Tales (2 – 4years) Jasper’s Beanstalk. Enjoy the story and then enjoy some activities about growing seeds.

10am – 11.30am Cost: £5 per child

Mon 25^th April Percy the Park Keeper treasure hunt and Parterre Picnic Follow the story of Percy and find the park keepers working in the gardens as Spring comes to Gatton. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the newly-restored parterre lawns.

12 – 4pm Adults Free Children £5 Tea and coffee available to purchase.

Sun 1st May Gardens and Grounds Open Enjoy a walk around the park, free activities available for children.  1-5pm.  Cost Adults £4 Children free.

Sat 21^st May Grow your own wild flower meadow A day of activities and practical sessions for families or adults on how to establish your own wildflower meadow. In the morning adults will learn about different types of meadows for different soils and children will enjoy activities with our education team. In the afternoon we will all create a meadow by plug planting.

Bring your own picnic lunch 10am-3pm Cost Children£5 Adults £10

Mon 30^th May Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt Discover fairy tale characters around the park, talk to them and hunt for treasure. In conjunction with Gatton Community Theatre.

1pm – 4pm Cost: £5 per child. Refreshments available to purchase. NO BOOKING REQUIRED

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