What's On in Surrey

Walkies at Wisley

Venue: RHS Garden Wisley

Address: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/viewevent?EFID=2558&ESRC=CMS

Visit RHS Garden Wisley for a special walkies with your four-legged friend. The garden is open from 6pm–8.30pm so you can explore the outdoor areas with your canine companion. Please note last entry...

The Big Butterfly Count 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.bigbutterflycount.org

The Big Butterfly Count invites everyone in the UK, from countryside dwellers to city residents, to participate in counting butterflies. It's a quick and easy way for people to take action for their survival....

Godstone Farm's Summer of Fun

Venue: Godstone Farm

Address: Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone

Website: godstonefarm.co.uk/godstone-farms-summer-of-fun/

The Summer of Fun event is bursting with exciting activities to keep the whole family entertained throughout the school holidays. Expect daily foam parties – perfect for cooling off in the sunshine,...

Summer Holidays

Venue: The Lightbox

Address: Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey

Website: www.thelightbox.org.uk/whats-on/summer-holidays-2025

Spend your summer holidays at The Lightbox and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. Throughout the building, they are offering a range of colourful activities and cultural experiences, sure to...

Summer of Play

Venue: Polesden Lacey

Address: near Dorking, Surrey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/polesden-lacey/events/

Grizwald the Griffin wants to find out what his friends in the outdoor teams do and how they look after Polesden Lacey. Spend long summer days playing games and enjoying activities inspired by the work...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Tail

Venue: Winkworth Arboretum

Address: Hascombe Rd, Godalming

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/the-very-hungry-caterpillar™-at-winkworth-arboretum

This charming trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar. Enhanced by illustrated trail markers, children learn about the days of the week, counting, and the life cycle of a butterfly...

What's on at Winkworth Arboretum

The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Sat 19 Jul - Sun 15 Aug Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling...

Summer Holidays

Venue: Watts Gallery

Address: Down Lane, Compton, Surrey

Website: www.wattsgallery.org.uk/events/summer-holidays

They have lots on offer for families to explore Watts Gallery. You can bring the whole family for a full day of art, exploring and creativity. Don't forget to have an adventure in the Verey Playwood on...

Wildcraft Wednesday at Winkworth

Venue: Winkworth Arboretum

Address: Godalming, Surrey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/

Join the fun at Winkworth Arboretum this summer for Wild Craft Wednesday, families can immerse themselves in nature with hands-on activities like making wildflower seed bombs, salt dough wind chimes and...

The Peter Rabbit™ Adventure

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey

Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/

Embark on a family-friendly adventure. Follow Peter through the some of the beautiful palace gardens, solving puzzles, discovering beloved Beatrix Potter characters and uncovering the wonders of nature....

Moomins

Venue: Claremont Landscape Garden

Address: Esher, Surrey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden/events/

Delve into discovering the Moomin family and their friends, living an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley in harmony with nature. The event is presented by the award-winning creator...

Bat Walk

Venue: Winkworth Arboretum

Address: Godalming, Surrey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/

Back by popular demand, Bat Walks led by the Surrey Bat Society will return to the arboretum where experts will guide visitors through their best areas of bat habitats. Meet at the entrance 20 minutes...

Ministry of Science LIVE – Science Saved The World

Venue: New Victoria Theatre

Address: The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking

Website: www.londontheatre1.com/shows/ministry-of-science-live-science-saved-the-world-new-victoria-theatre-woking/

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way. 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Upstairs Downstairs: A 1930s Family Tour

Venue: West Horsley Place

Address: Epsom Rd, West Horsley

Website: www.westhorsleyplace.org/Event/upstairs-downstairs-a-1930s-family-tour

Step back in time to 1930s West Horsley Place and help Lady Crewe prepare for a grand dinner party! On this interactive family tour, children become trainee servants, making lemonade in the historic kitchen,...

Circus Skills Workshop 7-11 Years

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Address: Millbrook, Guildford

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/circus-skills-workshop

This exciting workshop, designed for children aged 7-11yrs, offers a unique opportunity to try out a variety of circus arts including juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, poi spinning, gym ribbons, hula...

Crafty Kids - Summer Holiday: 3-7 Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/crafty-kids-summer

Try a different activity every Wednesday morning at the fun and messy drop-in sessions. All materials are provided, and there's no clearing up afterwards! Drop-in any time between 10.30am and 12.30pm....

Design & Print: Family Tote Bag Workshop

Venue: West Horsley Place

Address: Epsom Rd, West Horsley

Website: www.westhorsleyplace.org/Event/design-print-family-tote-bag-workshop

Get creative and design your own unique tote bag in this fun screen-printing workshop for families! Children will create and print their own designs, experimenting with shapes and patterns to make something...

Summer Family Day

Venue: The Lightbox

Address: Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey

Website: www.thelightbox.org.uk/whats-on/summer-family-day-2025

A day full of activities and play. The current exhibitions provoke explorations of colour and storytelling, sure to inspire visitors of all ages and the art cart will be full of fun creative activities...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Chequer Mead Theatre

Address: East Grinstead

Website: www.yespa.org.uk/copy-of-summer-2024

YESPA presents a fishy tale of romance and adventure involving a mermaid, a prince, quirky but loyal friends and unscrupulous foes: the Disney classic, The Little Mermaid. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen...

Annie - Summer Youth Project Performance

Venue: G Live

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/creative-learning/annie-summer-youth-project-performance-tickets

G Live’s Summer Youth Project is back, and this year, they are bringing the timeless classic Annie to the main house stage. Join the talented and hardworking young cast as they take you on a heartwarming...

Cirque – The Greatest Show

Venue: New Victoria Theatre

Address: The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking

Website: www.londontheatre1.com/shows/cirque-the-greatest-show-tickets-new-victoria-theatre-woking/

Cirque explodes into 2025 with a brand-new show – bolder, braver and more breathtaking than ever before! This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting...

Dinosaur World Live

Venue: Dorking Halls

Address: Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey

Website: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to...

Pride and Prejudice

Venue: West Horsley Place

Address: Epsom Rd, West Horsley

Website: www.westhorsleyplace.org/Event/outdoor-theatre-pride-and-predjuice

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright...

Family Lino Cutting: 5+ Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/family-lino-cutting

Create, carve, and print together! This unique workshop is designed for children and their parents or guardians to collaborate on a shared artwork. Children will come up with ideas, themes, or drawings,...

Parent & Child Forest School: Summer Specials

Venue: Painshill

Address: Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1BE

Website: www.painshill.co.uk/events/parent-child-forest-school-summer-specials/

The parent and child Forest School is the perfect way to have some family fun in the great outdoors. Every magical session includes sensory play in the woods, arty-crafty making, fun foresty games and...

Into the Garden Craft and Storytime

Venue: Guildford Library

Address: 77 North Street, Guildford

Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/guildford

Enjoy stories about beautiful gardens and make your own flower to take home. First come, first served, suitable for ages 2+. Adults to accompany all children. 10.30am until 11.15am.

Sunflower Cupcake Decorating For Families

Venue: West Horsley Place

Address: Epsom Rd, West Horsley

Website: www.westhorsleyplace.org/Event/sunflower-cupcake-decorating-for-families

A fun and creative cupcake workshop. You will be making adorable bees and sunflowers to place on the top of your cupcakes and take home your masterpieces in a lovely cupcake box. No experience necessary...

Second World War Discovery Day

Venue: Guildford Museum

Address: Quarry Street, Guildford

Website: www.guildford.gov.uk/article/21724/About-Guildford-Museum

To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day join the special session where you can handle original objects from the Second World War. Tap out a message in Morse Code and listen to an air raid siren. Make a...

SPA Presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: G Live

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/other/spa-presents-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-tickets

Follow inventor Caractacus Potts, Jeremy, Jemima, and the truly scrumptious Truly as they team up with their fine four-fendered friend to soar above danger. Filled with catchy tunes, magical moments, and...

The British Motor Show

Venue: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Address: Etps Road, Farnborough

Website: www.thebritishmotorshow.live

The Greatest Show On Wheels returns this August. The British Motor Show showcases the latest new cars, beautiful classic cars, amazing supercars and thrilling live action. With driving experiences, family-friendly...

Family Fun Day & Market at Denbies Wine Estate

Venue: Denbies Wine Estate

Address: London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA

Website: www.denbies.co.uk/fc-events/family-fun-day-market-at-denbies-wine-estate/

Browse a specially curated line-up of independent businesses in the Garden Room and The Courtyard located outside all on the ground floor featuring an exciting mix of artwork, fashion, beauty and skincare,...

Create & Decorate: Family Sketchbooks

Venue: West Horsley Place

Address: Epsom Rd, West Horsley

Website: www.westhorsleyplace.org/Event/create-decorate-family-sketchbooks

Children can design and decorate their very own sketchbook or journal in this interactive and playful workshop. Using recycled materials, explore how reusing can be both fun and good for the planet. Children...

Pirate Play at Winkworth Arboretum

Venue: Winkworth Arboretum

Address: Godalming, Surrey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/

Ahoy, matey - set sail to Winkworth Arboretum this summer. Pick up your treasure map from the kiosk and head on over to the pirate ship in the play area to start your search for the missing gold. Can...

The Singing Mermaid

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Address: Millbrook, Guildford

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/the-singing-mermaid

The singing mermaid is tempted away to join a travelling circus, with the promise of a life of excitement - and her own swimming pool! The audiences love her singing but she soon finds out she’s been...

Flow (U)

Venue: Cranleigh Arts

Address: 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey

Website: cranleigharts.org/event/flow/

The story begins following a small, solitary cat as the home where it once lived is submerged underwater. Forced to flee, he happens upon a refuge boat containing a calm capybara. Together, as they traverse...

Spot's Birthday Party

Venue: The Rose Theatre

Address: 24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames

Website: www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/380//spot-s-birthday-party

Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grown-ups. With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going...

Egham Royal Show

Venue: Caddey's Field

Address: Whitehall Lane, Egham

Website: eghamroyalshow.org.uk

Livestock and vintage vehicle parades, alongside a variety of action-packed displays including scurrey driving and stunt bikes. With horticulture marquee displaying homegrown produce and flowers along...

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey

Website: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-palace-food-festival/

Hampton Court Palace Food Festival, summer bank holiday weekend celebrations for all the family in the beautiful palace gardens. With over 150 fantastic brands and producers, you'll be able to get your...

In The Night Garden Live

Venue: G Live

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/family/in-the-night-garden-live-tickets

Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they...

Wind In the Willows

Venue: The Mill at Elstead

Address: Godalming, Farnham Road, Elstead, Surrey

Website: www.millelstead.co.uk/whats-on/wind-in-the-willows

The Old Joint Stock Theatre Company tour this family-friendly show - expect a few surprises along the way. Wind in the Willows follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animal characters - Mole, Rat,...

Family Fun Day

Venue: Loseley Park, Guildford

Website: aakss.org.uk/surrey-fun-day

Fasten up for the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex Family Fun Day! Meet real lifesavers, learn lifesaving skills, and make family memories! With fun fair rides, food stalls, ice cream, face painting,...

St George's Junior School Open Morning

Venue: St George’s Junior School Weybridge

Website: www.stgeorgesweybridge.com

Happiness starts at St George's! Character education, community, and pupil and staff wellbeing have been part of the fabric of life at St George’s since 1869. Discover more at their Open Morning - book...