Family visits at Rainham Hall & Gardens this Spring

Events for Families at Rainham Hall & Community Gardens this Spring

Young Rangers from Sat 7 March (1st Saturday of each month)

Young Rangers is a brilliant session for children interested in nature or gardening. Working aliongside fantastic gardnening Chloe Hayes you will learn new skills and meet new friends whilst taking part in gardening and nature based activities. First Saturday of the month. Recommended for ages 6 to 12 years. Parent or carer needs to stay on site during this session. All abilities welcome. Booking advisable.

Family Visits to Rainham Hall
Families can also visit the Hall (on Thurs- Sat) with our interactive displays in the exhibitions, the Rainham Tag Trail Challenge and secrets of the Hall to hear about (ticketed).

Nature and Heritage Explorers, free, just drop in

Plenty bug hotels for nature detectives to explore and free Rainham Hall Nature Explorer kits or Heritage Explorer Quiz to try out.

The Stables Cafe will be open 11-4.00pm

50 things to do before you're 11¾, free just drop in

From Wednesdays - Sundays 11-4.00 pm you can roam around the gardens discovering nature or just having a run round on the lawns. In the garden you can discover nature by checking out the bees in Honey Bee Hall, trying out '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities at the Mud Kitchen or creating Wild Art in the outdoor classroom. Try making a home for wildlife, rolling down the big hill, or create and wear a wild crown.

Planning your family visit

There is no parking on site at Rainham Hall but transport links are very close by, see visiting for details or links or nearby parking options.

Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting Rainham Hall or participating in our activities.

Family-friendly things to do in the garden

Be with the bees

Honey Bee Hall is buzzing with bee pals in their with brand-new hives. Find out all about a day in the life of a hive in the new display and explore a demonstration hive then go and spot bees or listen to them at Honey Bee Hall.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

If you're into discovering nature then '50 things to do before you're 11¾' is for you.

At Rainham you can tick off:

• No. 1 Get to know a tree
• No. 2 Roll down a really big hill
• No.12 Have fun with sticks
• No. 13 Make a mud creation in our mud kitchen
• No. 16 Wear a wild crown
• No. 18 Create some wild art
• No.30 Make friends with a bug
• No. 36 Make a home for wildlife
• No. 41 Find animal clues
• No.50 Take a friend on a nature adventure

You can also try out our Nature or Heritage Trails or Minibeast Huntsand spot as many garden beasties as you can.

Family-friendly things to do in the hall

Families can also visit the exhibitions in the Hall to try out the Rainham Tag Trail Challenge. With lots of interactive displays including old fashioned typewriters to try, 1950's toys to play with, grind your own coffee, meet the blue felt cat, try out a tricorn hat, a telescope or compass. On the top floor try on an old fashioned nappy and get your adult to try one too then have a lie down on our tiny day beds!

Hall entry prices for adults and children apply if visiting the exhibition and Hall.