What's On in Surrey

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail

Venue: Polesden Lacey

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

A delightful journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved and iconic children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Enhanced by illustrated trail markers, giant food posts and activities and games, children...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Claremont

Venue: Claremont Landscape Garden

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

Who's that having tea at Claremont this spring? Explore this very special teatime through extracts and illustrations from Judith Kerr’s classic story, 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea', on a children's trail...

Moomins at Hatchlands Park

Venue: Hatchlands Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/hatchlands-park/events/

Hatchlands Park invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.

Reception Taster Morning

Venue: Staines Preparatory School

Website: www.stainesprep.co.uk/admissions/visit-us/

A perfect opportunity for your child to experience life at Staines Prep. During the session, parents will have the opportunity for a tour of the school with the Admissions Registrar, Mrs Peters to ask...

There's A Monster In Your Show

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Website: farnhammaltings.com

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute...

Shelf: The Kids Show 2

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Shelf are back with a brand-new sketch comedy show to celebrate the release of their first kids' book series. It's double the funny, double the silly, double the sketch and it's fun for children, their...

Kids' Symphonic Sundays

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/kids-symphonic-sundays

Take your family to hear professional musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. They’ll have the chance to sing, dance and conduct, whilst learning a huge amount and hearing...

Barnum

Venue: Woking Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com/venues/woking-theatre/whats-on/

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. This spectacular new staging will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians...

The Man Who Was Magic

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Following an unprecedented five years of sold-out shows around the world, The Man Who Was Magic is a dazzling, new magic show where secrets unravel and you're left aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief....

Explorers Experience

Venue: Staines Preparatory School

Website: www.stainesprep.co.uk/community/explorers-experience/

A wonderful opportunity for you and your child to enjoy a range of fabulous, themed activities led by their area specialists. Designed especially for children aged 2–4 years (and parents). Free – 9.30am...

Centenary Celebration Family Fun

Venue: Brooklands Museum

Website: Brooklandsmuseum.com

Visit for May half term as they mark the 100th anniversary of Britain's first Grand Prix, held at the Brooklands race circuit. Get ready to test your speed and teamwork in the Pit Stop themed family workshop...

May Half Term: The Great Garden Game-a-thon

Venue: RHS Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/may-half-term-at-wisley

Join the fun at RHS Garden Wisley this May half term with a week of garden games and family activities. Get lost in a lawn labyrinth, play giant garden games and compete with your family and friends.

Nature Explorers Week

Venue: Godstone Farm

Website: godstonefarm.co.uk/nature-explorers-week-at-godstone-farm-2/

It’s time to roll up your sleeves, dig into the soil, and get back to nature with their Wiglets Gardening Club. Sow your own seeds, create nature crafts, and join in with the magical messy play story...

The Big Bahooey

Venue: Hampton Court Palace

Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey

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

Are you looking for an unmissable family day out jam-packed with lively events, fun workshops, spectacular entertainment and oodles of silliness? You'll get it all at The Big Bahooey this May Bank Holiday...

Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Enchanted - The Ultimate Princess Concert is a heartwarming and magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting. Surrounded by the...

Best of British

Venue: Brooklands Museum

Address: Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey

Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/calendar/best-of-british/

Expect a day of British vehicles, family entertainment and Test Hill ascents. There will be a huge display of British built vehicles, from the pre-war Alvis, Norton and Sunbeam right through to the latest...

Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt

Venue: Gatton Park

Address: Reigate, Surrey

Website: gattonpark.co.uk/events/

Join characters from well-known fairy tales on the Spring Bank Holiday and follow their clues in a treasure hunt around the magical grounds of Gatton Park. Ideal for families and younger children. The...

Alice in Wonderland the Ballet

Venue: Epsom Playhouse

Website: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company returns with this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much-loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical production. Suitable...

Create & Grow Activities

Venue: Squire’s Garden Centres

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Squire’s serves up grow-your-own fun this May half term! This year’s activity, Plant a Tasty Veg Pot, invites children to plant three vegetable plants in their own pot, decorate it with colourful stickers,...

Fruit Salad Jewellery - 8+ Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/

A children's workshop where you will be using polymer clay fruit beads and designing your own necklace, bracelet and earrings with seed beads. No experience required - just your creativity! All materials...

May half term at West Horsley Place

Families can enjoy a creative and nature-filled May half term at West Horsley Place with a programme of hands-on workshops, outdoor adventures and imaginative activities for children of all ages. Lego...

Short Stories, Tall Tales: Amy's Rocket

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Amy lives in a loud town. Amy lives in a loud house. So she builds a rocket and flies to Mars for some peace. Hannah Summers energetically weaves this original tale with inventive and creative interaction...

Zog

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and...

Africa Day - Screen Print Animals - 6+ Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/africa-day-screen-print-animals-6-yrs

Loopy about lions, giddy about giraffes, mad about monkeys? Celebrate Africa Day with Berkshire Printmakers and screen-print your own animal-inspired artwork. Dress for mess and take your own apron as...

All Star Wrestling

Venue: Epsom Playhouse

Website: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Get ready for an action-packed, family-friendly brawling bonanza! Watch your favourite wrestling Superstars and Villains clash in magnificent matches filled with high-flying moves and epic showdowns.

Crafty Kids: Half Term - 3-7 Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/crafty-kids-half-term-26

Get creative this half-term holiday with fun and messy drop-in craft sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do!

Meadow Life Explorers

Venue: Painshill

Address: Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1BE

Website: www.painshill.co.uk/events/meadow-life-explorers/

Step into the wild beauty of the meadow with this relaxed, family-friendly outdoor adventure at Painshill. Meadow Explorers invites families to slow down, look closely, and discover the incredible plants,...

Activity Thursday

Venue: Rural Life Living Museum

Address: The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham

Website: rural-life.org.uk/whats-on/

Visit every Thursday during the school holidays for Activity Thursday – a lively day where history bursts into action! Watch the Museum come alive as the talented team dives into crafting, making, and...

Adventures in Science by Crafty Fools

Venue: Pippbrook House

Website: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science, aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions! Expect skills, silliness and the studious...

Peacock Painting in Acrylics - 7+ Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/peacock-painting-in-acrylics-7-yrs

Would you love to paint peacocks? Explore the many different techniques of acrylic painting. Using pencil drawing and with a range of vibrant turquoise colours, mix tones and shades, create your own peacock...

Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman

Venue: G Live

Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/

Cheer on Hugh Jackman as you experience The Greatest Showman - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential....

Take Flight

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Website: farnhammaltings.com

Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for 0-2 year olds and their grown-ups. This multi-sensory, interactive show ignites the imagination and curiosity of babies who are then invited into the space...

Tiger, Tiger – Cut it Out! Family Workshop

Venue: The Guildford Institute

Address: Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH

Website: https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/tiger-tiger-cut-it-out-gi-26-047

Inviting all 7–10 year olds to prowl in and take a look with us at famous and inspiring big cats in art and then cut, colour and collage their very own big cat to take home. Includes mask-making!...

Bippo's Circus Adventure

Venue: Camberley Theatre

Website: www.camberleytheatre.co.uk

Get ready for a laughter-packed extravaganza with Bippo’s Circus Adventure! This family-friendly theatre show promises to be a whirlwind of hilarity and heart-pounding circus stunts. Expect non-stop...

Cupcake Decorating: Creepy Caterpillars and Beautiful Flowers - 5-12 Years

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Address: Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey

Website: farnhammaltings.com/events/

Enjoy making creepy caterpillars and beautiful flowers to put on top of your cupcakes. All cakes, decorations and a box to take them home in will be provided.

Dino Tales - Jurassic Rescue

Venue: Epsom Playhouse

Website: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger! With a captivating story, interactive activities throughout and an immersive finale that will bring the house down, Dino Tales is an unforgettable...

Rabbits Out of the Hat

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Website: farnhammaltings.com

Vaudevillian duo Norvil and Josephine present a magical extravaganza for all ages! Expect breathtaking magic, sensational circus, and showstopper songs as these Magic Circle magicians share a spectacularly...

Flyaway Katie

Venue: The Horton Gardens

Website: thehortonepsom.org

A wonderful show about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book Flyaway Katie by award-winning author Polly Dunbar, with music by Tom Gray of Gomez. The show is bursting with colour,...

The Close-Up Show

Venue: The Leatherhead Theatre

Website: theleatherheadtheatre.com

Close-up magic is one of the most popular forms of the art. In this unique event, audiences get to experience the magic in an informal setting, often taking part themselves. Prepare to be amazed!

Walkies at RHS Wisley

Venue: RHS Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/walkies-at-wisley

Enjoy a special visit to RHS Garden Wisley with your canine companion for a relaxing stroll around the garden on select evenings. Also 5th, 19th and 28th June.

Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn

Venue: Woking Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com/venues/woking-theatre/whats-on/

Amy and Carlos share an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys, in which the inspirational and transformative power of dance shines through. Featuring a dazzling cast of world-class dancers, amazing...

Welly Walks at Wisley

Venue: RHS Wisley

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/

Join the Education Team for a seasonal adventure at RHS Garden Wisley. These activities are specifically for preschool-age children to spend time in the garden, with a different theme each season. Activities...

Taylormania

Venue: Woking Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com/venues/woking-theatre/whats-on/

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers, promises to deliver...

The Princess Proms

Venue: Woking Theatre

Website: www.atgtickets.com/venues/woking-theatre/whats-on/

An enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all the land. Prepare for a show-stopping performance as they pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including...

Farm Open Mornings

Venue: Merrist Wood College

Address: Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey

Website: merristwoodevents.co.uk/farm-open-mornings-2/

If you love a morning walk with your children or family, this is a great opportunity to go along and say hello to the alpacas, llamas and rheas. You will be able to get up close and pet the animals, and...

Open Day: Picnic in the Park

Venue: Gatton Park

Address: Reigate, Surrey

Website: gattonpark.co.uk/events/open-day-picnic-in-the-park/

Celebrate the start of summer with a picnic on the parterre, or take your hamper to the lakeside or Japanese garden. Enjoy children’s activities including croquet, skipping, hoops, Jenga and other traditional...

Little Roo’s Parent & Toddler Group

Venue: Sunflowers Nursery

Address: Staines

Website: www.stainesprep.co.uk/community/little-roos-playgroup/

This group, for toddlers aged 2-4 years old, is an opportunity to enjoy some fantastic themed resources and activities organised by their Early Years specialists. These interactive sessions also include...

Brooklands Relived - Festival of Motorsport

Venue: Brooklands Museum

Address: Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey

Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/calendar/brooklands-relived-festival-of-motorsport/

Expect a vast display of pre-war cars and motorcycles, motorsport, vintage music, dancing and entertainment. The two-day weekend event celebrates Brooklands’ motorsport history. The event is as close...

Family Fun Day

Venue: Wiston Park

Website: aakss.org.uk/events/family-fun-day-sussex

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) will host a Family Fun Day at Wiston Park on Saturday 13th June, sponsored by London Gatwick. Meet KSS crew and enjoy live music, delicious street food, funfair...

Kelly's Cycle Challenge

Venue: Rural Life Living Museum

Address: The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham

Website: rural-life.org.uk/whats-on/

Choose from three fantastic routes – a 50 mile challenge, a 20 mile ride, or a three mile family route – all set against the stunning backdrop of the Surrey and Hampshire countryside. The family ride...

Explorers Experience

Venue: Staines Preparatory School

Website: www.stainesprep.co.uk/community/explorers-experience/

Explorers is designed especially for children aged 2–4 years (and parents), offering a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to enjoy a range of fabulous, themed activities led by the area specialists....

Surrey Country Craft and Food Show

Venue: Loseley Park

Website: www.thecraftshows.co.uk

The Surrey Country Craft and Food Show will give visitors the chance to meet the people behind the products, discover locally made goods and enjoy fresh flavours inspired by the area set against one of...

Zog

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults...

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show!

Venue: G Live

Website: trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/

Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot...

Short Stories, Tall Tales: Nana Hannah and Her Hats

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Website: www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

An epic, imaginative adventure to a land far away. A voyage to an isle of pirates, maps and treasure. Hannah guides interactive family play through this magical story with energetic storytelling, drama...

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

Venue: Rose Theatre

Website: www.rosetheatre.org

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one, you’ll...

London Bus Museum Summer Festival

Venue: Brooklands Museum

Address: Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey

Website: www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/calendar/london-bus-museum-summer-festival/

Enjoy extensive bus displays, heritage bus trips, music and children’s entertainment. All the Brooklands Museum attractions and displays will be open including cars, motorcycles, bicycles and aircraft....

Summer Fair

Venue: Staines Preparatory School

Website: www.stainesprep.co.uk

Enjoy outside stallholders, refreshments (BBQ), games, and performances. 11am – 2.30pm.

Paint-Your-Own Pottery

Venue: The Guildford Institute

Address: Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH

Website: www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/paint-your-own-pottery-gi-26-081

Bring your kids along for a fun morning of pottery painting! There will be lots of items for them to choose from, with vibrant paints and plenty of time to create their masterpiece. Perfect for all ages...