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

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

Picnic in the park 

In our most popular months our café spaces can become extremely busy. Why not pack a picnic and head out into the beautful park and garden for a spot of al fresco dining.

To supplement your perfect picnic you can find frosty treats at the Jude’s ice-cream cart in the courtyard, or grab a coffee or soft drink to take away from the Coach House. You'll also find a great range of picnicware and food in our shop, from blankets and bamboo eco cups to host of delicious snacks to stash in your hamper.

Find a picnic spot on our map
Children den building

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

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
Family eating in the cafe at Hatchlands

More info for families

• Visit Wizard Wix’s Willow Warren, our children’s natural adventure area, available every day, 750 metres from reception
• Baby-changing facilities available in the female and disabled toilets, in the cobbled courtyard
• We welcome children’s bicycles below a height of 75cm (floor to handlebar)
• Two age-specific children’s house trails, available from house entrance
• Hippychick infant carriers for babies over 6 months, available from house entrance
• For information on buggy friendly routes, ask at reception
• Children’s seasonal parkland trail, available from reception
• Children’s lunchboxes and highchairs available in the café, in the cobbled courtyard