With so many spaces for children to enjoy, here’s a few of our favourites.

Kid's activity sheet

Embark on an enchanting journey through the Enclosed Gardens with a kid’s activity sheet. Discover the wonder of the gardens, tackling fun tasks and uncovering hidden gems along the way. Upon completion, adventurers will gain their official Garden Bud or Garden Ranger badge.

Collect your kid’s activity sheet from the Gallagher Visitor Centre, free with entry to the Enclosed Gardens. Our Garden Bud activity sheet is best for kids aged 3-6 years, and our Garden Rangers sheet is best for kids aged 6-10 years. Both sheets are best completed with an adult.

Children playing at the Children's playground at Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens Destination Playground

This modern playground offers fun and exploration for children of all ages, making it a perfect engaging activity for the kids on a family day out at Hamilton Gardens. 

A garden-themed destination playground, it has a treehouse, slides, and a giant stage. Hamilton Gardens Children’s Playground provides for imagination and roleplay, discovery and learning.

Located near the Gate 2, entrance off Cobham Drive.

A family picnicking at Hamilton Gardens

Family picnic spots at Hamilton Gardens

With a vast array of small and large gardens, there are many picnic spots to choose from at Hamilton Gardens. Our favourite spots are:

Walking around the gardens and need a pit stop for the kids? Treat the kids to delicious ice cream, popsicles, and drinks from the kiosk by the Ancient Egyptian Garden.

Where to find toilets and changing facilities

Toilets and baby changing facilities at Hamilton Gardens are located in the Accessibility Toilets at the following locations:

  • The Hamilton Gardens Pavilion includes a parents room with heating and feeding facilities.
  • The Red Arch at the main entrance accessed from Gate 1 (in the Accessible Toilet).
  • Playground toilet block.
  • Sergel Court beside the Ancient Egyptian Garden.

 

A hand holding their phone with the Gardens map on the screen

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