Family-friendly things to do at Claremont Landscape Garden

Boy climbing a large tree stump in Badgers Basecamp at Claremont Landscape Garden — Let you imagination run wild at Badgers Basecamp | © Simon Rankin

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.

Seasonal events and activities at Claremont

Throughout the year, we put on a host of events and activities for familis to enjoy. See our What's On page to explore all upcoming events at Claremont.

February half term: Might minibeasts - Sat 15 - Sun 23 February

Pick up our free spotter sheet from the kiosk and get closer to nature looking for the many creatures that call Claremont home. From ladybirds to spiders, and ants to beetles, what will you find?

Easter egg hunt at Claremont Landscape Garden, Sat 29 March - Mon 21 April

Make your way along the trail and find adventures for the whole family. The trail takes place between 29 March - 21 April 2025, from 10am-4pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore Claremont Landscape Garden. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

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.

Nature Photography Workshops - Monday 7 April

This Easter, children can enjoy our Nature Photography Workshop organised by Sharp Shots Photo Club. There are dedicated sessions available for children aged 7-11 and 12-16 years where participants can take a closer look at nature in the Garden through the camera lens and learn some tips and tricks along the way. No camera? No problem. Loan camera's are available to hire from the organiser. See our 'What's On' page to book.

What's on at Claremont

1067307_family walking through bathways between laurel brushes — Secret spaces and pathways for you own adventure at Claremont | © John Miller

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.