What's On in Surrey

From a Garrison to a Garden

Venue: Guildford Museum

Address: Quarry Street, Guildford

Website: www.guildford.gov.uk/heritageandhistory

Discover stories of Guildford Castle. From Norman fortress, to surviving medieval tower surrounded by glorious gardens. Find out what it was used for, including a garrison, royal palace, and prison. The...

Guildford Heritage Service Events

Website: https://www.guildford.gov.uk/

The Guildford Heritage Service is thrilled to announce a diverse array of events, exhibitions, and activities planned from April to August at the Guildhall, Guildford House, Museum, and Castle. We...

Curtis Holder: Portraits of Brotherhood

Venue: Guildford House

Address: 155 High Street, Guildford

Website: www.guildford.gov.uk/heritageandhistory

This exhibition, from Guildford House Open winner and Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 Curtis Holder, will feature a compelling selection of large-scale figurative drawings depicting intimate...

Guildford Heritage Service Events

The Guildford Heritage Service is thrilled to announce a diverse array of events, exhibitions, and activities planned from July to December at the Guildhall, Guildford House, Museum, and Castle. We...

Summer of Play

Venue: Polesden Lacey

Address: Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey

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

This summer they’re creating a hub of play in Crab Apple Orchard, inspired by the fantastical world of Grizwald and Griffins, so there’s bound to be something fun available for the whole family. Start...

Parent & Child Forest School: Summer Specials

Venue: Painshill

Address: Cobham, Surrey

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

The perfect way to have some family fun in the great outdoors this summer holiday. Every magical session is 1 hour 30 minutes long and includes sensory free play in the woods, arty-crafty making, fun forest...

Pottery Taster Sessions

Venue: Foyle Pottery Studio

Address: Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, Down Lane, Compton, Surrey

Website: www.wattsgallery.org.uk/events/pottery-taster#:~:text=Guided%20by%20skilled%20artists%2C%20learn,all%20ages%20and%20skill%20levels.

Visit this summer for morning ceramic workshops for adults and children alike! Whether you're seeking a creative outlet, looking for a unique way to spend time with loved ones, or simply curious about...

Dorking Halls Plan Summer of Fun During Theatre Closure

Website: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

The doors of Dorking Halls may currently be closed for a period of planned work to replace the plaster ceiling in the Grand Hall, but the much-loved Surrey theatre has planned a summer of fun throughout...

Summer of Play

Venue: Claremont Landscape Garden

Address: Portsmouth Rd, Esher

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden/events/b925b6f7-d51e-4660-9336-301a2db9e739

Enjoy fun-filled family days out at Claremont this summer. Get creative with games in the play glade and Thatched Cottage or enjoy skittles at Nine Pin Alley. Row boats will be available to hire for £12...

Summer of Play

Venue: Winkworth Arboretum

Address: Hascombe Rd, Godalming

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/c3aeec87-1af9-4357-80d4-5acf11dbaa5f

Back by popular demand, the Pavilion of Play will be open filled with a variety of active games for the whole family. Explore the new active hub in the natural play area, for a brand new year-round play...

A Summer of Fun at Godstone Farm!

Venue: Godstone Farm

Address: Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone

Website: godstonefarm.co.uk/a-summer-of-fun-at-godstone-farm/

Explore a world of excitement with a great range of activities including lawn games, skittles, archery, and arts and crafts! Unleash your inner scientist at the captivating science zone or get ready to...

Mrs Armitage on Wheels

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/mrs-armitage-on-wheels

Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic tale, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and...

The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog

Venue: The Rose Theatre

Address: 24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames

Website: www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/250/with-julia-donaldson/the-gruffalo-the-witch-and-the-warthog

Following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe, Britain’s popular children’s author presents a show full of magic, music and excitement. Along with four actors, including her guitar-playing husband...

Working Weekend July

Venue: Rural Life Living Museum

Address: The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham

Website: https://rural-life.org.uk/events/working-weekend-july/

Join the building custodians in the historic buildings and discover the secrets. Visit the blacksmiths, see the stationary engines and tractors in action and take part in disappearing craft demonstrations....

Dorking Halls Family Fun Day

Venue: Meadowbank Park

Address: Mill Lane, Dorking, Surrey

Website: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/event-detail/?id=336602ANCNHPVLPQKCMHHCKHRLRBVMNVJ

Join Dorking Halls at Meadowbank for a day full of fun for all the family! There will be plenty of stalls, children’s activities, sports races (suitable for all ages), competitions for your dog, performances...

GSYP 2024: Frozen Jr.

Venue: The Electric Theatre

Address: Onslow St, Guildford, GU1 4SZ

Website: electric.theatre/shows/gsyp-2024-frozen-jr/

The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humour, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even...

Dogs Trust Workshop

Venue: Farnham Library

Address: Vernon House, 28 West St, Farnham

Visit for a fun family workshop to learn about staying safe around dogs and keeping them happy and healthy. For ages 7-11 with accompanying adult. Free. Sign up on Eventbrite. 1.30-3pm.

Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo

Venue: Gatton Park

Address: Reigate, Surrey

Website: gattonpark.co.uk/events/trails-and-tales-the-gruffalo-am-or-pm-3/

Listen to the story of 'The Gruffalo' by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away. Ideal for children...

West End Dance Juniors 7-11yrs

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Address: Millbrook, Guildford

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/west-end-dance-juniors

Spend the morning on the theatre’s main stage and discover what it would be like to dance in a West End show. Working with a professional choreographer, you’ll learn two different sections taken from...

Movie Make Up - Guts & Gore: 8-11 yrs

Venue: Tindle Studio

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: https://farnhammaltings.com/events/movie-make-up-8-11yrs

Ever wonder how make-up artists on TV and film create such realistic gory effects? In this workshop led by professional make-up artist Kate Griffiths, you will learn to create gruesome bruising and cuts...

Shell & Beach Cupcake Decorating: 5-10 yrs

Venue: East Wing Workshop

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: https://farnhammaltings.com/events/shell-beach-cupcake-decorating

Enjoy a fun workshop making shell and beach themed toppings for decorating your cupcakes. All cakes and materials supplied as well as a lovely box to take them home in. 11am-12.15pm.

Summer Circus Workshop

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Address: Millbrook, Guildford

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

Roll up, roll up! Experience the circus with Circus Brighton. A specially designed children's circus workshop including hula-hooping, diabolo, poi spinning, balance, juggling, plate spinning and much...

Relaxed Opening and Olympic Torch Craft Activity

Venue: Guildford Museum

Address: Quarry Street, Guildford

Website: www.guildford.gov.uk/heritageandhistory

Enjoy the museum outside of normal opening hours. You’ll have a chance to hold a London Olympics relay torch from either 1948 or 2012 and to make your own Olympic torch to take home in a fun craft activity....

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village

Venue: Watts Gallery - Artists' Village

Address: Down Lane, Compton

Website: https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk

Founded in 1904 as the only gallery in the UK devoted to a single artist, Watts Gallery – Artists' Village offers a unique insight into the life and work of 'England's Michelangelo'...

Boogie Monsters Summertime Family Show

Venue: Reigate Castle Grounds

Address: Surrey

Website: harlequintheatre.co.uk/events/boogie-monsters/

You and your little monsters can enjoy this energetic and exciting live band together in a fun and family-friendly gig environment. These awesome pro musicians perform a musical mash-up of current and...

Pop-up Children's Theatre

Venue: Polesden Lacey

Address: Great Bookham, Dorking, RH5 6BB

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

On Saturdays 3rd and 10th August – People’s Theatre Company will present A Treasure Hunt Adventure Story. On Saturdays 17th and 31st August, The Cat's Grin Theatre company return with their wonderfully...

A Musical Adventure

Venue: Albury Vineyard

Address: Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury

Website: www.alburyvineyard.com/blogs/events/a-musical-adventure

Families are invited to join the self-led musical adventure trail through the vines, making new musical ‘friends’ and finding out about the instruments they play. Musicians hidden along the trail will...

Friends of the Rural Life Museum Summer Fair

Venue: Rural Life Living Museum

Address: The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham

Website: rural-life.org.uk/events/friends-of-the-rural-life-museum-summer-fair/

Visit on Sunday 4th August for a range of family activities. Take a ride on the train or, if you prefer, a fire engine! There might even be a bus ride. Explore all of the exhibits and chat with the museum...

Drama Camp Juniors: Myths & Legends 7-12yrs

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Address: Millbrook, Guildford

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/drama-camp-juniors

Dive into the world of myths and legends on the three-day drama camp. Meet hilarious heroes, mythical monsters and a host of bizarre and magical characters. A fantastic opportunity for young people to...

Mrs Armitage on Wheels

Venue: Knowle Park

Address: Cranleigh, Surrey

Website: cranleigharts.org/event/mrs-armitage-on-wheels/

Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic tale, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and...

Summer Family Days

Venue: Watts Gallery

Address: Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, Down Lane, Compton, Surrey

Website: www.wattsgallery.org.uk/events/summer-family-days

A Family Art Adventure at Watts Gallery! Visit for a Summer Family Day, inspired by Japanese creative practices celebrated in the current exhibitions Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825 - 1895 and Hanga Ten...

Crafty Kids - Summer Holidays: 3-7 yrs

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

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

Get creative over the summer holidays and join in with the fun-filled crafty kids sessions. All resources are provided on the day, and there's no clearing up afterwards! Age guidance: 3-7 years. £4.50...

Play Day at Winkworth Arboretum

Venue: Winkworth Arboretum

Address: Hascombe Rd, Godalming

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/cbd9c3a5-e2a1-4ada-8139-adc5e6040c03

7th August is National Play Day. Visit Winkworth for a whole host of fun-filled activities for all the family, including archery, bug hunting and the fabulous Wild Craft leaf printing. How much fun will...

Summer Family Day

Venue: The Lightbox

Address: Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey

Website: www.thelightbox.org.uk/Event/summer-family-day-24

Expect lots of creativity and imagination for the whole family. Be inspired by the current exhibitions with activities and play. The Art Cart will be full of activities and their exhibitions full of art...

The Suttoners' Theatre Company Present: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: Dorking Halls

Address: Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey

Website: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/event-detail/?id=448202APVRPSVLBJLLMLKGVDCLCPHLKDT

Join The Suttoners, in association with DDOS, as they present a 90-minute romp through Shakespeare's popular and crazy play, specially adapted for this production! When the King and Queen of the Fairies...

Peter Pan

Venue: G Live, Guildford

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/musical/peter-pan-tickets

Visit for an adventure of a lifetime as a talented cast of young performers aged 8 – 18 years will take to the G Live stage for the 2024 Summer Youth Project. Promised to be a magical journey for kids...

Beaded Daisy Bracelets

Venue: Courtyard Kiln

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: https://farnhammaltings.com/events/beaded-daisy-bracelets

Make some beautiful beaded bracelets for the summer. Learn how to create the beaded daisies and play with the endless colour combinations of the beads. Have a mindful morning making up to four beaded bracelets....

The Big Farm Sleepover

Venue: Godstone Farm

Address: Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone

Website: godstonefarm.co.uk/the-big-farm-sleepover-at-godstone-farm/

Experience the ultimate family adventure this summer with this all-inclusive* staycation! Treat the family to a two-night getaway, coupled with three days of thrilling farm activities. Parents, rejoice...

Trails and Tales: The Singing Mermaid

Venue: Gatton Park

Address: Reigate, Surrey

Website: gattonpark.co.uk/events/trails-and-tales-the-tiger-who-came-to-tea-am-or-pm-5/

Listen to the story of 'The Singing Mermaid' by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away. Ideal for...

Family Fun Day & Market

Venue: Denbies Wine Estate

Address: London Road, Dorking, Surrey

Website: www.dapperandsuave.uk/curated-by

Featuring a diverse array of specifically chosen small business owners, customers can explore and indulge in a curated selection of artwork, fashion, beauty and skincare, candles, jewellery, food, drink,...

Errol's Garden by Golden Toad Theatre

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/errols-garden

Adapted from the award-winning book by Gillian Hibbs, Errol’s Garden is a fun, interactive musical filled with catchy songs, imagination, and a passion for plants. Age guidance: 3-8 years and their families.

Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals

Venue: G Live, Guildford

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/family/horrible-histories-rotten-royals-tickets

Horrible Histories is back in with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots! Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will you...

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book

Venue: The Rose Theatre

Address: 24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames

Website: www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/148/based-on-the-book-by-julia-donaldson-and-axel-scheffler/charlie-cook-s-favourite-book

Based on the original book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you...

Be a Knight Family Fun!

Venue: Guildford Museum

Address: Quarry Street, Guildford

Website: www.guildford.gov.uk/heritageandhistory

Inspired by their display From a Garrison to a Garden, make a knight's helmet and a shield decorated with your own coat of arms. What symbols will you choose to represent your family in your coat of arms?...

Beach Hut Biscuits: 6-11 yrs

Venue: East Wing Workshop

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: https://farnhammaltings.com/events/beach-hut-biscuits

Enjoy a fun workshop making brightly coloured beach hut themed biscuits. All materials supplied as well a lovely box to take them home in. 11am-12.15pm.

Cirque: The Greatest Show

Venue: G Live, Guildford

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: rafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/family/cirque-the-greatest-show-tickets

Escape for a night like no other. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about. Welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Let the music...

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/#gs.a89y8i

Visit for the annual Hampton Court Palace Food Festival and enjoy the bank holiday weekend celebrations for all the family in Henry VIII's beautiful gardens. With over 150 fantastic brands and producers,...

Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World

Venue: The Rose Theatre

Address: 24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames

Website: www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/196/direct-from-london-s-west-end/ministry-of-science-live-science-saved-the-world

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! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science...

The Lion Inside

Venue: G Live, Guildford

Address: London Road, Guildford

Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/family/the-lion-inside-tickets

A heartwarming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. Based on the best-selling story by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, this brand-new stage...