Family-friendly things to do at Claremont Landscape Garden

A family of four standing on a view point at Claremont Landscape Garden looking out over the garden and lake — Take in the views at Claremont Landscape Garden | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

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.

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.

Autumn at Claremont Landscape Garden

child playing in the natural play area — natural play area | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Enchanted Claremont Half Term Trail: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November

Grab your broomstick and join Claremont’s Wandering Witch and her merry band of goblins, pixies and other magickal creatures for an adventure packed family trail around the garden this October half term. Each of the magickal creatures share their favourite lesson from ‘Magick School’, which will your favourite be?

Row boat hire

There's nothing like a boat ride in the summer, oars sloshing through the water as you gently glide across the lake. During the weekends (weather dependend) row boats are available to hire at Claremont. Ask at the kiosk when you arrive or click the What's On button to find out more.

Wild Learning Holiday Club

Throughout the year Wild Learning will be on site giving children the opportunity to explore their adventurous side will lots of creative and practical activities. Session run during the school holidays. See our 'What's On' page to book.

What's on at Claremont

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.

Family walking through Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

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The Belvedere at Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey

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Explore the garden at Claremont Landscape Garden

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View of the lake at Claremont Landscape Garden with amphitheatre in the background and people rowing a boat

Float on a boat

Nothing beats the gentle sound of water sloshing under your feet as your row one of our boats across the lake at Claremont. What better way to enjoy the warmer months. Our row boats will be available to hire every weekend from Saturday 25 May through to Sunday 29 September, as well as some Bank Holidays. Please check the dates listed.