Wharton Park events

Find out about all the upcoming events in Wharton Park.

Sustainable Christmas gifts

We invite children aged six years and above to get creative this festive season and try their hand at creating a range of eco-friendly sustainable Christmas craft projects. Children will recycle and reuse left over materials to design and make a bag, cushion, or hat to take home. All materials are included in the ticket price. The items could make a lovely handmade Christmas gift for a loved one whilst helping care for the environment. Younger children are welcome to attend however they would require adult support with some of the craft projects.

Date: Saturday 23 November
Time: 10.00am to 12 noon
Price: £12 per child

Christmas Story Explorers - Stickman

Children aged eight and under are invited to join our education team this festive season and be taken on a Stickman adventure. Children will first cosy up in our education room and listen to the story. After the story, they will get hands on with a Stickman themed craft, then head out to explore the park grounds and complete the Stickman trail activities along the way, finishing in the education room.

Date: Saturday 30 November
Time: 10.00am to 12 noon
Price: £8.50 per child

Let it Snow Trail

Have yourselves a very merry Christmas finding the enchanting snow globes hidden around the park. Each one holds a festive character in a snowy scene.

Date: Saturday 14 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025
Price: £1 per trail sheet from the café. Correct change only. No booking required.

Self-led Love Exploring trails

Download the love exploring app for free - Download the Love Exploring app. Love Exploring allows you to take part in fun, themed, augmented reality trails including our amazing dinosaur safari and brand new roman game! It is compatible with most but not all mobile phones. Please check you can access all features of the trails before you visit.

Roman game

Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there. See roman buildings rise up from the ground and meet roman characters all in augmented reality. You can also try our games which include shaping a roman pot, solving a bronze making puzzle, and constructing iron tools all through your mobile phone. East Park is found by going through the underpass near the Hardwick Park Tower and Dragon. It is a field with rough paths and we recommend sensible footwear.