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.
Springtime at Claremont Landscape Garden
There’s plenty of family fun to be had on a visit to Claremont Landscape Garden. From exploring our play areas, walking round the lake or joining our half-term trail. 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 this winter.
February Half Term at Claremont
Tree Tales trail, Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February
Head out on a family adventure this February half term with our Tree Tales trail at Claremont. Pick up a trail sheet and follow the clues to find some of our most well-loved trees, each with its own story to share. From ancient favourites to quirky characters, children will uncover fun facts, surprising secrets and the stories hidden among Claremont's branches and roots.
Perfect for curious explorers, the Tree Tales trail brings the garden's history to life while encouraging families to enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape. Wrap up warm and see which tree tales you'll discover.
Easter holidays at Claremont
Easter Egg Hunt at Claremont, Saturday 21 March - Sunday 12 April
Bunny the Showman has lost his show programme, and the circus performers are scattered around the garden. Help track down 10 Victorian circus characters, completing fun challenges with each one. Along the way, spot the clown’s hidden Easter eggs and uncover the secret circus password to claim your stamp and Easter egg prize. Join us for a playful, family‑friendly adventure and bring the circus spectacular to life!
£3.50 per trail, including trail sheet, bunny ears and a chocolate or a vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
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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