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Tinkley Tots

Every Monday in term-time, join the Tinkley Tots! Free, nature themed activities, stories and crafts for children aged 2-4 years.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Wiggle, wander, hunt, splash, discover and play at Tinkley Tots, a weekly outdoor nature group for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and their grown-ups.

Taking place every Monday during term-time, each session has a different nature theme with a story and activities to get children exploring in nature.

One week we might be hunting for minibeasts, the next we'll be creating masterpieces from natural materials. No two sessions are the same, but they will all have an outdoor element come rain or shine.

Tinkley Gate is open from 10 so please come along early if you and your little one want to explore, come and settle or meet us before we start. Tinkley Tots is a relaxed session, led by the friendly Twigs volunteers.

There is no need to book, just come along on Monday mornings to join in.

Come along and discover something new from woodland creatures and wildflowers to birds, bugs and changing weather.

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The basics

Accessibility

Tinkley Gate Carpark has accessible parking spaces where blue badge holders park for free and a drop-off zone in front of the cafe front door. The cafe has a power assisted front door and an accessible toilet. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.

Meeting point

Meet in the barn, round the back of Tinkley Gate Café. The main carpark is less than 200m from the cafe entrance: Tinkley Gate Carpark TInkley Lane Nympsfield GL10 3UH

Suitability for children

This event has been designed for children aged 2-4, though everyone is welcome.

What to bring and wear

Some activities take place outdoors whatever the weather or season. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for a short walk.

Other

Tinkley Gate National Trust Carpark can be found at what3words:///confident.request.certified Parking is free for members, £4 for non-members.

Upcoming events

Live Music - Jazz with The Red Door Trio 

Head to Tinkley Gate this autumn afternoon, accompanied by music from The Red Door Trio, playing jazz between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. A local piano based group, The Red Door Trio will play a range of classic and jazz and latin tunes. Free.

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on
26 Sep 2026
at 14:30 to 16:30

Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park 

Join us to run a beautiful 10K trail run around the historic parkland at Woodchester Park

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on
27 Sep to 27 Dec 2026
at 09:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Stranger Folk at Woodchester Park 

Step into the interactive world of Stranger Folk this autumn at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park. Download the free app and work together to close a crack between the spirit world and ours.

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on
3 Oct to 8 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 36 other dates or times

Woofchester Wednesday Dog Walks 

Join a guided, group dog walk around Woodchester Park.

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on
7 Oct 2026 to 5 May 2027
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 7 other dates or times