Autumn adventures for families at Hatchlands Park

Bring the whole family to enjoy the changing seasons at Hatchlands Park. Kick through leaf-lined paths on a woodland walk or head to our natural adventure area as the seasonal colours start to turn. We’ve got lots of excellent activities for the whole family so join us soon for an autumnal outdoor adventure.

Carved hallowe'en pumpkins at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

October half-term trail 

Saturday 26 October - Sunday 3 November, 10am-4pm

Pick up a sheet from reception to discover forgotten folklore and seasonal superstions on a trail through the parkland and claim your pumpkin prize at the end.

£3 per trail

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Bug burrow at Hatchlands Park

Wizard Wix's Willow Warren 

Our natural adventure area for children was fully refurbished in 2018. You can still get to grips with hand-crafted willow tunnels, domes, balance beams and sculptures and a totem pole, but we added a brilliant new bug burrow for you to enjoy. There are even picnic benches for tired parents to take a break.

Seek out adventure in Wix Wood
Children enjoying an autumn walk

Geocaching 

It's the newest activity on our 50 things list but you don’t have to be under 11¾ to take part. Great outdoor fun for the whole family, discover the world's largest treasure hunt and get started on a new adventure.

More on geocaching
Children playing on the tree house

Our tree house at Hatchlands Park 

Wizard Wix’s Willow Warren, our natural adventure area, has proved hugely popular with children and parents. Now you can visit and get even closer to nature with our tree house.

More on our tree house
Conkers on the ground

50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ at Hatchlands Park 

Our list of 50 things will set you on your way to great outdoor adventures. You can complete 19 of the 50 activities here. Build a den in our adventure area, fly your kite on a windy day or find a huge hollow tree to explore in, the whole park is your playground.

More 50 things activities
Children in Georgian costumes at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Dress like a Georgian 

At Hatchlands we’ve taken the dressing up box a step further. Whenever our house is open, you can find specially designed, hand-made Georgian costumes for children to enjoy. Choose a role as the Gentleman, Lady, the Footman or Maid and get in touch with the fashions from the period our house was built.

Hand-crafted costumes at Hatchlands
Family eating in the cafe at Hatchlands

More info for families 

Children’s lunchboxes and highchairs are available from our café in the cobbled courtyard | You can pick up 2 age-specific children’s house trails at our house entrance | You can find baby changing facilities in the female and disabled toilets, also in the courtyard | Not all of our parkland and woodland paths are hard surfaced - for the most buggy friendly routes just ask at reception when you arrive | You’ll find picnic benches and tables all over our garden and park

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