Springtime family days out at Hatchlands

Leave your big coats and woolly hats behind and visit Hatchlands Park as the winter weather gives way to the first flushes of springtime. You might still need your wellies though. We’ve got lots of excellent activities for the whole family, so brush off those winter cobwebs and enjoy an outdoor adventure alongside the green shoots of spring.

Visitors in the adventure area at Hatchlands Park
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Natural adventure area at Hatchlands Park

Visit our natural adventure area for children. Get to grips with hand-crafted willow tunnels, domes, balance beams, sculptures and a totem pole, we've even got wood piles for den building. With picnic benches for tired parents, find us on the map in Great Wix Wood.

Find an adventure in Wix Wood
A family picnic at Hatchlands Park
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Picnic in the park

In our most popular spring months our small Kitchen Café can become extremely busy. Why not pack a picnic and head out into the beautful park and garden for a spot of al fresco lunch.

Find a picnic spot on our map
Children den building
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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 playing on the tree house
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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
Children on space hoppers in the garden at Hatchlands

Bounce around the garden

When our garden’s open, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, you’ll be able to find our collection of bright and bouncy space hoppers on the lawn. Feel free to grab one and hop to your hearts content, but do try and avoid the fountain.

Family eating in the cafe at Hatchlands
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More info for families

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

Find the location of everything you need on our map