Family-friendly things to do at Claremont Landscape Garden
There’s plenty of family fun to be had on a visit to Claremont Landscape Garden. From exploring the play area to simply relaxing by the lake. This historic royal landscape is a great place to spend time together. Find out how best to plan your day out at Claremont Landscape Garden with children in mind.
Summer at Claremont Landscape Garden
There’s plenty of family fun to be had at Claremont this summer. Come and play, take a boat out on the lake and join in witho our family storybook trails. Find out how best to plan your day out at Claremont Landscape Garden with children in mind this summer.
The Magic Faraway Tree
Saturday 18 July - Monday 31 August
Another classic story time adventure comes to Claremont this summer from one fo the most celebrated writers of children's literature, Enid Blyton. Join Joe, Beth, and Frannie on an fun filled Magic Faraway Tree adventure wandering through the gardens in search of magical lands. Free trail with usual admission. 10am - 4pm. Free with normal admission. Under 5 visit for free.
Claremont Live! - Family theatre on the lawn
Bring picnics and deckchairs, and settle on the lawn this July for outdoor theatre for all the family.
On Thursday 23 July, Illyria brings The Three Musketeers to life in a lively adaptation packed with action, humour and imaginative storytelling for ages 8+. The season concludes on Saturday 25 July with Quantum Theatre’s adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, a great choice for younger audiences experiencing outdoor theatre for the first time.
The Forest's Secrets - A Storytelling Experience
Tuesday 11 August
Join us for an immersive storytelling session as author Nigel Grimes reads from his new book, The Forest’s Secret. After listening together, children and families will be invited to join in with forest bathing, sensory mindfulness, and wellbeing activities inspired by the book. This relaxed, engaging session is designed especially for KS1 and KS2 children and encourages listening, curiosity and a chance to connect with nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Tickets: One adult, one child - £12; One adult, two children - £18; Additional adult/child - £7.
Family-friendly things to do in the garden
Explore the play area
Queen Victoria used to play at Claremont as a child, and now so can you, with scaled-down versions of Claremont's garden features, including the grass amphitheatre and Belvedere Tower. Explore the pavilion, glide down the slide and scale the ladders and the climbing wall.
With covered areas and an all-weather surface, you can have fun no matter what the British weather is doing.
The play area is ideal for younger children and parents with pushchairs. Find it near the cafe and toilets.
Playing safely
- Age restrictions to the play equipment apply and children must be supervised by an adult at all times
- The children's play area may be closed during extreme weather conditions, particularly when there's ice or snow
- All the timber used in the play area comes from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
- Please keep dog outside the play areas
Build a den at Badger's Basecamp
Head to Badger’s Basecamp, a hidden woodland area that's perfect for older children to explore. Inspired by a badger’s sett, there are tunnels and hidey holes to discover and crawl through, a wooden badger to meet and a large open area for den building.
Follow the path next to the children's play area and climb the steps to the top of Stoney Hill to find Badger's Basecamp.
Bikes, balls and scooters
We kindly ask visitors to leave bikes, balls and scooters at home, due to the steep slopes and open water on site.
Planning your family visit
- Baby-changing facilities are available in the toilet block in the lower car park
- The path around the circumference of the lake is buggy-friendly
- There are covered seats and benches throughout the garden
- Please leave bike's, balls and scooters at home, due to the steep slopes and open water on site.
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