What's on at Hatchlands Park
Visit us at Hatchlands for a series of fun, family focused events, throughout 2016. Bring your four-legged friend along to a dog show, introduce a young wildlife enthusiast to an evening bat walk, or visit us free of charge on Heritage Open Days weekend.
Face to face with Shakespeare
A display commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. See the famous Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare at Hatchlands Park, perhaps the only lifetime likeness of the poet.
Wed 28 Sep 2016
+ 10 other dates
14:00-17:30
Cellar Tours
Have you ever wondered what happened in the spaces underneath our house? Put on your hard hat, pick up a lantern and come down with us into the cellars to discover previously unseen places.
Tue 04 Oct 2016
+ 6 other dates
12:00-12:30
+ other times
Musical Tours at Hatchlands Park
Join Cobbe Collection concert pianists Nathanial Mander and Elena Vorotko for a short tour of the musical collection at Hatchlands.
Tue 04 Oct 2016
+ 1 other date
14:30-15:00
+ other times
Bird Spotting with Mike Langman
Join bird expert and children's book illustrator Mike Langman, as he shows you everything you need to know to identify a whole range of birds on a walk through our park. In association with Guildford Book Festival.
Sun 09 Oct 2016
11:00-12:00
Candlelit afternoons
Experience the atmosphere of our three principal show rooms lit by real candles and open fires.
Tue 18 Oct 2016
+ 2 other dates
14:00-17:30
Autumn Colour Walk
Get up close to the best of our dazzling autumn colour. Join our gardener for this guided walk through our beautiful parkland.
Thu 20 Oct 2016
11:00-13:00
Hallowe'en Half-term
Bring the family along to Hatchlands for a spooky Hallowe'en trail along woodland pathways. You'll finish up in our adventure area that's looked after by a Wizard, next door to a haunted (tree) house.
Mon 24 Oct 2016
+ 4 other dates
11:00-16:00
Christmas children's trail - A Donkey's First Christmas
Follow the festive story of our resident donkeys learning the joy of Christmas in our woodland trail.
Thu 01 Dec 2016
+ 32 other dates
10:30-16:00
Visit Father Christmas at Hatchlands Park
Meet Father Christmas in his cosy sitting room. Each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a wrapped present from him. Normal admission applies, plus £5 per child.
Sat 03 Dec 2016
+ 6 other dates
11:00-15:00
Christmas animal visit
Meet the animals from Millers' Ark Farm in our courtyard.
Sat 17 Dec 2016
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Family Christmas Carols
Enjoy festive carols and readings in the Music room with the whole family.
Sun 18 Dec 2016
12:00-13:00
+ other times