147 Ways to give the Kids a Fantastic School Summer Holiday! (without costing the earth!)
147 ways to give the Kids a Fantastic School Summer Holiday!
(without costing the earth!)
We have all the Summer Holiday activities going on across Surrey and beyond – Yes there really are 147 things to visit, see and do!
Whether you’re looking for Free Activities, Scheduled Classes, Drop In Soft Plays, Days Out or just open spaces or a park to enjoy a picnic we have them all here just waiting to help you fill in those gaps in your busy Summer Holiday schedules!
Not to mention everything going on at all the local National Trust, Royal Horticultural Society and Historic Royal Palaces for those with annual membership.
Plus where to find an incredible 8 metre (26 foot!) Tyrannosaurus Rex made completely out of Lego!!
We have experienced these fab activities first hand so they come highly recommended…read more
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The long summer holiday can get expensive. We have pulled together details of all the free activities going on throughout the summer to help keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune…read more
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If we get a typical British Summer then it is always handy to know which local soft play centres we can visit. Many close for all or part of the summer break, don’t be lost for ideas – we have a full up to date list of what is open, and when…read more
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Local Parks & Outside Spaces (within 10 miles)
When the great summer weather finally arrives the best place to be is outside enjoying it! We have a list of the local parks and outside spaces within a 10 mile radius, as well as details of all the the facilities available…read more
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Looking for something a little more adventurous? Why not visit Alice Holt Forest or our very own Esher Commons? You might be surprised how much fun the whole family can have building a den or following a trail…read more
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Parks & Outside Spaces – Further Afield (10 miles +)
If you’re feeling confident about the weather ahead and fancy a day trip why not pack up a picnic and explore further afield. We have some great suggestions for beauty spots a little further away.
…read more
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Scheduled Classes & Activities
Many of our favourite term-time classes run special holiday sessions. If you can’t wait till the new term or fancy trying something new without committing to a whole term of classes, why not sign up for a summer session…read more
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Living in Surrey we are spoilt for choice when it comes to places to go for a day out or even half a day if you are short of time. We have details of some of the fantastic options on offer to you…read more
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Here in Surrey we have such a vast selection to choose from when it comes to a Fancy House, Garden or Palace to visit. Many of these places are especially good in the school holidays as they provide lots of free activities to help entertain the kids. Make use of your membership and pop along to one of these…read more
Not yet a member? We’ve also got links to membership schemes, take advantage of any offers and get those summer days booked up!
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Our local leisure centres have so much to offer and should be part of any summer holiday activity plan. Who doesn’t love to Swim, Slide and Splash! Often with added Waves! If water isn’t your thing check out what else is on offer- we have all the details…read more
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** Featured Activities **
We have experienced these fab activities first hand so they come highly recommended!
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Garsons ‘Pick Your Own’
Garsons of Esher is famous across the country for an award-winning pick-your-own farm. With 150 acres of fruit, vegetable and flower crops, it’s the UK’s largest pick-your-own farm and a fantastic day out in the fresh air for all the family.
Garsons famous Pick Your Own farm is one of the largest in the UK, with 28 crops totalling 76 varieties of delicious fresh produce.
Take your pick from perfectly ripe soft fruits including strawberries and raspberries, fresh vegetables such as courgettes and peas and even beautiful seasonal sunflowers. The PYO Farm is generally open all through the summer months into Autumn, and is the perfect family day out.
Click here to see the PYO crops, calendar, map and what’s currently picking.
All pick-your-own fields are easily accessible and there’s plenty of free parking on site. Plus, visit the Garsons Restaurant to enjoy home-grown fruit and vegetables in chef-prepared seasonal dishes and perhaps take home a few ideas for how to use your own pickings!
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 9am – 5pm – Winterdown Rd, Esher KT10 8LS
http://www.garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm/pyo-crop-map-availability
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Busylizzy Family Club – Cobham, Weybridge & Walton-on-Thames
Award winning Busylizzy Family Club are running their entire program offering amazing postnatal fitness, calming and nurturing baby classes and fun upbeat classes for toddlers throughout the whole of the summer holidays!
Classes Include
Mummy & Me Fitness
Mummy & Me Yoga
Mummy & Me Buggy Fitness
Mummy & Me Bootcamp
Mummy & Me Pilates
Baby Classes
Baby Boogie
Baby Signing
Baby Karma
Baby Picasso’s
Baby Yoga
Baby Music
Pregnancy Fitness Classes
Mums to Bee Pilates
Mums to Bee Yoga
Mums to Bee Vibe (Bootcamp)
Classes run in Cobham, Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames. Visit our website for the latest timetable and details of our venues: www.busylizzyelmbridge.co.uk
To book a complimentary trial email elmbridge@busylizzy.co.uk
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Baby Sensory Classes – Walton on Thames
Hi, I’m Jo, and I’m thrilled to have just taken over the running of Baby Sensory in Walton-on-Thames.
Baby Sensory has been well loved in Walton for almost 3 years now, and up until now has been run by Kayleigh on Mondays.
I’m so pleased to be able to continue to bring the magic of Baby Sensory to Walton, now on a Tuesday.
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your baby this summer?
Our Summer Sizzlers are live for booking via our website, and we have some brilliant themes planned for you and your babies to enjoy!
This mini term will run for 4 weeks from 29th July to 21st August in Teddington, Walton-on-Thames and Thames Ditton. You can book individual sessions for £10 (£9 in Thames Ditton for our Sensory Only sessions), or get a 10% discount when booking all 4 weeks together.
Full term bookings are available now, and single sessions will be available the week before each session, subject to availability. Spaces are being snapped up fast so why not secure a spot for you and baby whilst also taking advantage of our full term discount!
We’ll be enjoying a Summer Party, taking babies into the Rainforest, exploring under the sea with the Baby Pirates and heading into the Wild West!
Summer Sizzlers Mini-Term will be running for 4 weeks from Monday 29th July to Wednesday 21st August in Teddington, Walton-on-Thames & Thames Ditton, and booking is open now!
Head over to the website to book your space – https://www.babysensory.com/teddington/
www.facebook.com/babysensoryisleworth
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Walton Firs Cobham’s WILD WEEKEND
Don’t let the children get bored this summer!
Walton Firs will be opening it’s doors once again for our fabulous WILD WEEKEND on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August 2019. Why not come down and try your hand at archery, caving, crate stacking plus our amazing High Ropes course – brand new for 2019!
Dates: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August 2019
Time: 10am – 4pm. Last entry at 3pm.
Refreshments are available, and please remember to wear suitable clothing for outdoor activities – no sandals or open toed footwear please!
Tickets required for all ages 7+ (including adults), and the entry fee includes three activity tokens which may be transferred to other group members if desired. Additional activity tokens are available on the day from reception or in the site shop.
Please note – for safety reasons some of the more challenging physical activities are age restricted to 7 years old and above. Some other activities are suitable for younger children (inflatables, adventure course, maze, bouldering wall and more) – but please be advised that children under 7 years old will not be able to participate on all activities.
Full Ticket Information https://helmtickets.com/events/3581/walton-firs-wild-weekend
Visit our website for details of term time activities: www.waltonfirs.co.uk
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Stagecoach – Walton presents Annie!
This summer Stagecoach Walton will be running another fantastic workshop 29th July – 2nd of August at Three Rivers Academy, suitable for children aged 4 till 11 years old.
Designed to allow your child to use their imagination and creativity, in an encouraging environment, the workshop will culminate in a performance for you to watch at the end of the week! Every child will have their moment to shine like a star, given a part to suit their age and ability.
This summers theme will be Annie the fabulous story of an orphan who triumphs over adversity, A chance to grab your child’s attention and lead them into a world of wonder and fun!
The workshop will run from 9.00-1.00 every day and the cost for the week is £125 with a sibling discount of £99. All our workshops are open to non Stagecoach students and no experience is necessary.
Please visit us www.stagecoach.co.uk/walton or ring us 01932 506 806
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Sparkle with Beauty
Schools out!
Why don’t you and your little one come in for a well deserved treat! Mummy’s can choose from a shellac file and polish on either hands or toes. While your little one can feel like a princess by choosing between a hand or toe vinylux file and polish (normal nail polish)
And you can book online: Book Here!
Sparkle With Beauty
25 Molesey Road
Hersham
KT12 4RN
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Clubland Playscheme
Clubland was established in 1996 with the aim of providing a safe, supervised and stimulating child centered environment. It has always been our intention to ensure that this provision is inclusive, reliable and an affordable childcare service.
Clubland offer 2 holiday camps this summer both open from 07:30 to 18:15
Stay’n’Play: 4*-11 yrs (starting reception in sept’19) open to all children
Indoor and outdoor games and craft activities ranging from table football, den building, role play, fancy dress, painting, bouncy castle, football, tennis, cricket, scooters, didi karts, board games, trim trail, craft and table tennis.
Out’n’About: 8-12 years old. This camp offers more challenging activities based off site.
Activities that have featured on the programme are; Paddle boarding, Chessington World of Adventures, Fruit picking, Adventure playground, Cinema & the Park, Swimming, Beach, trip to the Zoo, outdoor water assault course, Bowling, Ice skating and we are constantly looking for new exciting trips to offer.
https://clubland-playscheme.com/holiday-club/
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Family Summer Circuits with Melissa Joy Training
Fun workouts for adults and children (7+)
Open to adults and also adults coming with children aged 7(ish – it’s a guide age) and above.
29th July to 4th September – Mondays 10:00 and Wednesday 09:30
Many of my clients are mums and their exercise takes a nose-dive during the school holidays. My circuits sessions mean mums (and dads) can exercise with their kids which not only is great fun and keeps them all fit, it’s a great bonding experience that doesn’t cost the earth (£8 adults, £3 children).
If adults don’t have children, they mustn’t be put off – they will be paired with another adult for the session and they will remain in their pair at all workout stations.
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** Free Activities **
The long summer holiday can get expensive.
We have pulled together details of all the free activities going on throughout the summer to help keep the kids entertained without spending a penny.
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Squires Garden Centre
Please check which stores are offering which activity
Butterfly Maze, receive a sticker – Free – 22nd to 24th July – 09:00 to 12:30
Spot the difference, receive a sticker – Free – 29th July to 31st July – 09:00 to 12:30
Sunflower Maze, receive a sticker – Free – 5th to 5th August – 09:00 to 12:30
Wildlife word search, receive a sticker – Free – 12th to 12th August – 09:00 to 12:30
Spot the difference competition, receive a sticker – Free. – 19th to 21st August – 09:00 to 12:30
Bug word search, receive a sticker – Free. – 26th to 28th August – 09:00 to 12:30
** Other Paid Events are available at the same sessions, see further below for details
www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/squires-events/
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SHOUT! Free Activities
Free family play events
No need to book, just turn up with your family and play.
Hersham Teddy Bears Picnic
Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 31 July 11am to 2pm – Vauxmead Field, Faulkners Road, Hersham, KT12 5JB
Play Day 2019
Spend a free family fun play day by the river.
- Join in arts and crafts
- Energetic and active sports
- Dancing
- Bouncy castle
- Painting
- and many more fun and exciting activities
The annual national celebration of children and young people’s right to play is back at Hurst Park Open Space, Sadlers Ride, West Molesey KT8 1SU (also accessible behind East Molesey Cricket Club, Hurst Park, East Molesey).
Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday the 7th of August from 11am to 3pm
SHOUT! OUT – free family play events
No charge and no booking required
Free outdoor play sessions for children and families at various locations in the borough.
From 10am to 2pm. Games, sports and arts and crafts.
Please note: under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
These are the dates and venues for Shout! Out 2019
- Monday 12 August – Cobham recreation ground, Lushington Drive, Road, Cobham KT11 2LN
- Tuesday 13 August – Molesey Hurst recreation ground, Dunstall Way, East Molesey KT8 1PD
- Wednesday 14 August – Lower Green recreation ground, Farm Road, Esher KT10 8LB
- Monday 19 August – Cobham recreation ground, Lushington Drive, Road, Cobham KT11 2LN
- Tuesday 20 August – Molesey Hurst recreation ground, Dunstall Way, East Molesey KT8 1PD
- Wednesday 21 August – Lower Green recreation ground, Farm Road, Esher KT10 8LB
- Thursday 22 August, Tuesday 27 August and Wednesday 28 August – Coronation recreation
ground, Molesey Road, Hersham KT12 4QR
For further information, call 01372 474634 or visit elmbridge.gov.uk/shout
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Elmbridge Countryside Team Summer Fun
Elmbridge Council really deliver excellence with their Countryside Team activities! And they are FREE.
We have been a massive supporter of the brilliant Countryside Team over the past few years and can highly recommend these wonderful outdoor activities.
If you’ve ever been to any of their past outdoor activities you will appreciate just how helpful, friendly , knowledgeable and hard working the Elmbridge Council Countryside Team are.
Five Stars from us!
Countryside summer events 2019
Monday 29 July- Fairy and gnome home
10.30am – 11.30am
Horseshoe Clump car park, Portsmouth Road, opposite Blackhills, nearest postcode KT10 9JQ
Tuesday 30 July – Beautiful bugs
Drop in 2pm – 3.30pm
Old Common Road, next to the ponds, Cobham, nearest postcode KT11 1BX
Thursday 1 August – Beautiful bugs
Drop in between 2pm and 3.30pm
Churchfields Meadow, Churchfields Avenue, Weybridge (behind Churchfields recreation ground), nearest postcode KT13 9YA
Sunday 4 August – Mini wild at play
Drop in between 10.30am and 12pm
Horseshoe Clump car park, Portsmouth Road, opposite Blackhills, Esher nearest ostcode KT10 9JQ
Monday 5 August – Pond dip
Drop in between 10am and 11am Chequers Pond, West End Lane, Esher nearest postcode KT10 8LF
Monday 5 August – Den building
1.30pm to 2.45pm
Copsem Lane car park, Copsem Lane, Esher nearest postcode KT10 9HQ
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Unless event is drop in please arrive at the meeting point at the start time. Car parks don’t have postcode, the postcodes given are the nearest. Most of the car parks can be located by typing their name into google maps.
http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/countryside/
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Denbies Wine Estate
Henfold Birds of Prey
Wednesday 31st July
Wednesday 4th August
Wednesday 21st August
11am until 3pm with a main display at 12.30pm
Our favourite birds swooping in for an informative visit.
Free of charge
London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA
http://www.denbies.co.uk/
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Hersham Hounds/Wimbledon Greyhounds
Why not pop along to Hersham Hounds and offer to take one (or more!) of the dogs for a walk?
Please note we are a working kennel and all children must be supervised at all times. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult but are welcome to help walk the dogs using a clip on lead. You are more than welcome to bring your own treats for the dogs and fluids for yourself as there are no facilities on site to purchase any refreshment.
If you wish to take a hound for a walk then please bring documents with you that prove your address along with some photo id. For example; a recent utility bill along with a passport or drivers license or student card.
Opening Times are from 11am to 2pm each day
**Please note that we may not always have suitable greyhounds for you to walk and also that we may restrict walking during periods of hot weather“
Burhill Kennels, Turners Lane, Hersham, KT12 4AW
http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/
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Brooklands Fun Day
31st August – 11:00 to 18:00
Brooklands Community Park, Sopwith, Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YU
Activities include a spitfire flypast, live bands, a climbing wall, bouncy castle, fairground entertainment, bus rides, food stalls, displays by various organisations, live stage entertainment and market stalls.
Free Parking – No Entrance Fee – Free Activities
https://www.facebook.com/brooklandsfunday/
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** Soft Play Opening Hours **
With most of the local Free playgroups closed for the summer and if we get a typical British summer then it is always handy to know which local soft play’s we can visit at the drop of a hat without having to make a booking!
Cheeky Chimps -Dean Pavilion, Summer Avenue, East Molesey, KT8 9LU (Closed from August 20th to September 5th)
Cheeky Monkeys – Surbiton Hockey Club, Sugden Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0AE
Fun Tots – Runnymede Centre, Chertsey Road, Addlestone, KT15 2EP
Kidabulous – 133 – 135 Windmill Road, Sunbury, TW16 7AP
Little Street – 44 Station Approach, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT12 6NE
Mini Munchkins – Esher Rugby Club
Mums Play Shop – The Yellow Building, Hampton Academy, Hanworth Rd, Hampton TW12 3HB
Piglets Playcentre -Burhill Rd, Hersham KT12 4BJ
Rokers Little Angels -Holly Lane, Guildford, GU3 3PB
Sandown Play Cafe – Sandown Park Golf Centre, More Ln, Esher KT10 8AJ
Soft Play at Guildford Spectrum – Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP
Soft Play Hive – Squires Shepperton, Halliford Road, Shepperton, TW17 8SG
Soft Play at The Pod – YMCA Hawker, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, Surrey, KT2 5BH
Softplay at Xcel -Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JG
Toddler Splash at Guildford Spectrum – Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP
Wizzkidz -Weybridge Vandals, Brownacres, Off Walton Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1QP – Revised Summer Opening Times
Opening times and location maps can be found in our interactive calendar:
https://thehershamhub.co.uk/kids-walk-in-activities/
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Local Parks & Outside Spaces
(within 10 miles)
When the great summer weather finally arrives the best place to be is outside enjoying it! We have a list of the local parks and outside spaces within a 10 mile radius, as well as details of all the the facilities available!
If you do fancy a trip to a local park or to enjoy some outside space make sure you go prepared with these fab picnic ideas!
Picnic Ideas
https://www.waitrose.com/home/inspiration/waitrose-summer-partyideas/picnic-food.html
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/picnic-recipes-kids
http://www.netmums.com/recipes/category/picnic-recipes
Brooklands Community Park
Sopwith Drive, Weybridge KT13 0YU
- Play Area,
- Multi Court
- Skateboard
- BMX Track
- Play equipment with picnic area
- Map Link
Bushy Park
Hampton Court Rd, Hampton TW12 2EJ
- Play Area
- Wild Deer
- Woodland Garden
- Diana Fountain
- Water Gardens
- Map Link
Byfleet Recreation Ground
Camphill Road West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6EF
- Skateboard Facilities
- Multi-use Games Area
- Basketball Net
- Youth-Play Equipment
- Toilets,
- 4 Football Pitches
- 2 Rugby Pitches
- Tennis Courts
- Bowls Club
- Artifical Wicket
- Map Link
Churchfields Recreation Ground
Churchfield Road, Weybridge KT138DB
- New Pirate Play Area
- 4 free Tennis Courts – These are FREE to access but you need to register to pre-book here
- 8 Touch Tennis Courts
- 2 Table Tennis Tables
- Paddling Pool
- Basketball
- Skateboard
- Map Link
Coronation Recreation Ground
Molesey Road, Hersham KT12 4QR
- Kids Play Area
- Green Spaces
- Bowls
- 2 Cricket Squares
- 3 Senior Football Pitches
- 2 Junior Football Pitches
- 1 Mini Football Pitch
- Hockey
- 4 Free Tennis Courts – These are FREE to access but you need to register to pre-book here
- 1 Netball Court;
- 1 Mile Route marked out for running, walking, jogging etc
- Map Link
Elm Grove Recreation Ground
Highfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 1LH
- Play Equipment
- Bowls,
- 1 Football Pitch
- 4 Free Tennis Courts – These are FREE to access but you need to register to pre-bookhere
- Map Link
Hersham Green
Hersham, KT12 4HW
- Kids Play Area
- Green Spaces
- Map Link
Hersham Recreation Ground
Pratts Lane, Hersham KT12 4RR
- Splash Pad
- Kids Play Area
- Green Spaces
- Bowls
- Basketball
- Play wall
- Map Link
Hersham Riverside
Brittain Road Surrey KT12 4LR
- Green Spaces
- Riverside Walk
- Map Link
Hurst Meadow
Sadlers Ride, West Molesey, KT8 9AZ
- Play Area
- Riverside Walk
- Meadows
- Map Link
Lammas Park
Wraysbury Road and Church Road, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 4XZ
- Childrens Playground
- Spray Ground
- Changing/shower facilities
- Mini Golf
- Mini train
- Skatepark
- Map Link
Oatlands Recreation Ground
Oatlands Drive, Weybridge KT13 8NA
- Bowls
- Play Equipment
- 2 Tennis Courts – These are FREE to access but you need to register to pre-book here
- Paddling Pool
- Map Link
Richmond Park
Postcode for park is TW10 5HS
- Playground, Cafe
- Outdoor Seating
- Wild Deer
- Refreshment Points
- Cycle Paths
- Cycle Hire
- Map Link
Runnymede Pleasure Grounds
Windsor Road, Egham, TW20 0AE
- Play Area
- Paddling Pool,
- Children’s Rides & Amusements
- Map Link
Sunbury Walled Garden
Thames St, Sunbury, TW16 6AB
- ‘Natural’ Childrens Play Area
- Knot Garden
- Victorian Rose Garden
- Modern Rose Garden
- Architectural Features
- Map Link
The Medicine Garden
Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3LU
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Garden
- Courtyard
- Map Link
Virginia Water
Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4QF
- Pavilion Cafe
- Picnic Tables
- Lakeside Walk
- Waterfalls
- Totem Pole
- Woodland Paths
- Map Link
Woking Park
Kingfield Road Woking Surrey GU22 9BA (by Pool in the Park)
- Childrens Play Area
- Crazy golf (9 holes)
- Putting
- Tennis
- Map Link
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Local Woodland Areas
Looking for something a little more adventurous? Why not visit Alice Holt Forest or our very own Esher Commons? You might be surprised how much fun the whole family can have building a den or following a trail!
Alice Holt Forest
Cycle Trails suitable for children and adults, Cycle Hire, Playtrails, Maze, ‘Go Ape’ Treetop Zip Wires and Segway trails – Bucks Horn Oak, near Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LS
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt
Esher Common/West End Common
This wood, known locally as Esher Common, is a mixture of heath and woods. Black Pond is worth a visit and there are a few cycle paths.
http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/25000/the-esher-commons-esher-common/
http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/33027/the-esher-commons-west-end-common/
Ockham Common
Over 800 acres of heathland and woodland, Cafe, Visitor Centre, Picnic Facilities – Old Lane & Wisley Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1NA & GU23 6QD
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/reserves/wisley-ockham-commons
Things to do in the woods
Watch out for Wildlife, Forage, Great Walks, Cycling or even invite a Tree to Tea!
Find out more here:
http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/things-to-do/woodland-in-summer/
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Parks & Outside Spaces – Further afield
(10 miles+)
If you’re feeling confident about the weather ahead and fancy a day trip why not pack up a picnic and explore further afield. We have some great suggestions for beauty spots a little further away.
Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest today covers an area of approximately 10 square miles and is one of the largest area of lowland heath in the South-East. Walks, Tea Rooms, Picnic Tables – Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JP
http://www.ashdownforest.org/home/index.php
Boxhill
Go to Box Hill for incredible views, Abundant wildlife, butterflies, mini beasts and colourful wild flowers
Trails, Shop, Cafe, Outdoor Centre, Seating and Picnic Tables – Postcode for SatNav: KT20 7LB
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill
Cheam Park
Playground, Cafe, Football and Tennis Facilities, Outdoor Gym – Tudor Close, Cheam, SM3 8QS
https://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/
Frensham Little Pond
Cafe, Picnic Area, Guided Walks – Lake and Forest – Priory Ln, Frensham GU10 3BT
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/frensham-little-pond
Frensham Great Pond
Cafe, Picnic Area, Pondside Beach, Pond Bathing, large area of heathland, together with some coniferous and mixed woodland – Bacon Lane, Churt, GU10 2QB
http://www.waverley.gov.uk/info/
Gatton Park – Reigate RH2 0TW
Japanese Garden, Walled Garden, Children’s Play Trail, Millenium Stones, Orchard
Goffs Park
Play Area, Refreshments, Woodland Walks, Lake, Model Railway, Museum – use the following postcode: RH11 8AY
http://www.crawley.gov.uk/Goffs_Park/index.htm
Mayfield Lavender
The Lavender will continue to flower throughout July and August. 12 acre plant nursery and shop. – 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead, SM7 3JA
http://www.mayfieldlavender.com/
Mercer Lakes
Three wetland nature reserves (The Moors, Spynes Mere, and Holmethorpe Lagoons) that are great for birdwatching. – Bletchingley Road, Nutfield, Surrey, RH1 4EU
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/reserves/nutfield-marshes
Priory Farm Nature Trail
Refreshments, Discovery Walk, Nature Trails, Farm Shop. – Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ
http://www.prioryfarm.co.uk/discovery-walk/
South Water Country Park
Lakeside Walk, Conservation Area, Dinosaur Island Play Area, Refreshments – Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9UN
https://www.horsham.gov.uk/southwater-country-park
Tilgate Park
Play Area, Outdoor Gym, Nature Centre with variety of animals, ‘Go Ape’ zipwires, Walled Garden and Cafe – Titmus Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 5PQ
http://www.crawley.gov.uk/Tilgate_Park/index.htm
Wimbledon Common
Tea-Rooms, Windmill Museum, Walks and Designated cycle tracks, Information Centre, Nature Trail, There are nine meres (lakes) on the Commons – Windmill Road, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 5NQ
Wimbledon Park
Interactive Water Play Area, Cafe, Crazy Golf, Play Areas, Watersports and Outdoor Centre – Home Park Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HU
http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/wimbledon-park.htm
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Scheduled Classes & Activities
Baby Sensory Classes – Walton on Thames
Hi, I’m Jo, and I’m thrilled to have just taken over the running of Baby Sensory in Walton-on-Thames.
Baby Sensory has been well loved in Walton for almost 3 years now, and up until now has been run by Kayleigh on Mondays.
I’m so pleased to be able to continue to bring the magic of Baby Sensory to Walton, now on a Tuesday.
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your baby this summer?
Our Summer Sizzlers are live for booking via our website, and we have some brilliant themes planned for you and your babies to enjoy!
This mini term will run for 4 weeks from 29th July to 21st August in Teddington, Walton-on-Thames and Thames Ditton. You can book individual sessions for £10 (£9 in Thames Ditton for our Sensory Only sessions), or get a 10% discount when booking all 4 weeks together.
Full term bookings are available now, and single sessions will be available the week before each session, subject to availability. Spaces are being snapped up fast so why not secure a spot for you and baby whilst also taking advantage of our full term discount!
We’ll be enjoying a Summer Party, taking babies into the Rainforest, exploring under the sea with the Baby Pirates and heading into the Wild West!
Summer Sizzlers Mini-Term will be running for 4 weeks from Monday 29th July to Wednesday 21st August in Teddington, Walton-on-Thames & Thames Ditton, and booking is open now!
Head over to the website to book your space – https://www.babysensory.com/teddington/
www.facebook.com/babysensoryisleworth
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Busylizzy Family Club – Cobham, Weybridge & Walton-on-Thames
Award winning Busylizzy Family Club are running their entire program offering amazing postnatal fitness, calming and nurturing baby classes and fun upbeat classes for toddlers throughout the whole of the summer holidays!
Classes Include
Mummy & Me Fitness
Mummy & Me Yoga
Mummy & Me Buggy Fitness
Mummy & Me Bootcamp
Mummy & Me Pilates
Baby Classes
Baby Boogie
Baby Signing
Baby Karma
Baby Picasso’s
Baby Yoga
Baby Music
Pregnancy Fitness Classes
Mums to Bee Pilates
Mums to Bee Yoga
Mums to Bee Vibe (Bootcamp)
Classes run in Cobham, Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames. Visit our website for the latest timetable and details of our venues: www.busylizzyelmbridge.co.uk
To book a complimentary trial email elmbridge@busylizzy.co.uk
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Piglets Playcentre
TBC
www.facebook.com/pigletsplaycentre.co.uk
Need some more info about Piglets events? Ask at the counter, give them a call on 01932 241323 or drop them an email – info@pigletsplaycentre.co.uk
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Stagecoach Walton presents Annie!
This summer Stagecoach Walton will be running another fantastic workshop 29th July – 2nd of August at Three Rivers Academy, suitable for children aged 4 till 11 years old.
Designed to allow your child to use their imagination and creativity, in an encouraging environment, the workshop will culminate in a performance for you to watch at the end of the week! Every child will have their moment to shine like a star, given a part to suit their age and ability.
This summers theme will be Annie the fabulous story of an orphan who triumphs over adversity, A chance to grab your child’s attention and lead them into a world of wonder and fun!
The workshop will run from 9.00-1.00 every day and the cost for the week is £125 with a sibling discount of £99. All our workshops are open to non Stagecoach students and no experience is necessary.
Please visit us www.stagecoach.co.uk/walton or ring us 01932 506 806
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Walton Firs Cobham’s WILD WEEKEND
Don’t let the children get bored this summer!
Walton Firs will be opening it’s doors once again for our fabulous WILD WEEKEND on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August 2019. Why not come down and try your hand at archery, caving, crate stacking plus our amazing High Ropes course – brand new for 2019!
Dates: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August 2019
Time: 10am – 4pm. Last entry at 3pm.
Refreshments are available, and please remember to wear suitable clothing for outdoor activities – no sandals or open toed footwear please!
Tickets required for all ages 7+ (including adults), and the entry fee includes three activity tokens which may be transferred to other group members if desired. Additional activity tokens are available on the day from reception or in the site shop.
Please note – for safety reasons some of the more challenging physical activities are age restricted to 7 years old and above. Some other activities are suitable for younger children (inflatables, adventure course, maze, bouldering wall and more) – but please be advised that children under 7 years old will not be able to participate on all activities.
Full Ticket Information https://helmtickets.com/events/3581/walton-firs-wild-weekend
Visit our website for details of term time activities: www.waltonfirs.co.uk
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Squires – Create and Grow
Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Hersham, Reigate, West Horsley and Windsor.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th July, between 9am-12:30pm
Explore with a wildlife hunt – Find the paper bugs hidden around the centre to reveal the secret word and we will reward you with a sweet treat – £2.50
Butterfly Maze, receive a sticker – Free
Monday 22 – Wednesday* 24 July, between 9am-12:30pm.
*Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Frensham, Hersham, Reigate and West Horsley.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Not available Chertsey.
Monday 29th July – Wednesday 31st July between 9am-12:30pm
Plant and decorate a strawberry pot – grow delicious, succulent strawberries in your own personalised glittery pot. All you need is a splash of creativity, water, sunlight and a little love – £6
Spot the difference, receive a sticker – Free.
Monday 29 – Wednesday* 31 July, between 9am-12:30pm.
*Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Frensham, Hersham, Reigate and West Horsley.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Not available Chertsey.
Monday 5th – Wednesday 7th August, between 9am-12:30pm
Paint a hedgehog or rabbit terracotta money box for your bedroom and save your pocket money for a lovely treat – £5
Sunflower Maze, receive a sticker – Free
Monday 5 – Wednesday* 7 August, between 9am-12:30pm.
*Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Frensham, Hersham, Reigate and West Horsley.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Not available Chertsey.
Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th August, between 9am-12:30pm
Decorate a trio of suncatchers to brighten your bedroom or garden – £4.50
Wildlife word search, receive a sticker – Free
Monday 12 – Wednesday* 14 August, between 9am-12:30pm.
*Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Frensham, Hersham, Reigate and West Horsley.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Not available Chertsey.
Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st August, between 9am-12:30pm
Plant and decorate a beautiful summer pot with brightly colour plants and fun wildlife stickers – £6
Spot the difference competition, receive a sticker – Free.
Monday 19 – Wednesday* 21 August, between 9am-12:30pm.
*Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Frensham, Hersham, Reigate and West Horsley.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Not available Chertsey.
Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th August, between 9am-12:30pm
Create and decorate a pair of pebble animals – perhaps a buzzing bumble bee or a lazy ladybird. Anything is possible at the tip of your paint brush – £3
Bug word search, receive a sticker –-Free.
Monday 26 – Wednesday* 28 August, between 9am-12:30pm.
*Monday and Tuesday only at the following centres; Frensham, Hersham, Reigate and West Horsley.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. First come first served, whilst stocks last.
Not available Chertsey.
https://www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/summer-events
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** Trips Out **
(Days & Half Days)
Birdworld
Summer of Fun
Tuesday 23rd July – Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Birdworld are holding a range of extra activities for a Summer of Fun! Each weekday there will be either hilarious entertainment shows from Chubby the Clown or Crazee Hazee as well as extra activities and Arts & Crafts.
Panto in the Park
Thursday 1st August, 1:30pm
NEW to Birdworld! Pumpkin Pantos will performing a very special show of Treasure Island.
Big Bug Bonanza Week
Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August 2019
Visitors can take part in bug-themed arts and crafts, join in with daily events and follow a specially-designed creepy crawly activity trail.
Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD – For more details please visit their website:
http://birdworld.co.uk/summer-events-calendar/
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Bocketts Farm
Summer Fun on the Farm
26th July – 1st September 2019
- A Magical Trail
- Bubble disco
- Wand making
- Water Wars and Panning for Gold
- Full programme of farm activities
OPEN EVERY DAY: 10am – 5.30PM
Young Street, Fetcham KT22 9BS – http://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/explore/special-events
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Chessington World of Adventures
Theme Park, Zoo, Sealife Centre, Go Ape Tree Top Adventrues (also now Tree Top Junior for 1m and over), Live Shows and Events – Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NE
Open 10.00 to 6.00
https://www.chessington.com/
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Denbies Wine Estate
Summer Holiday Family Events
Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow
Wednesday 24 July – 11:30am & 2:30pm
Meet Snakes, Lizards, Mini-Beasts, Frogs for an inspiring Animal Encounter.
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
Henfold Birds of Prey
Wednesday 31 July – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Learn about and see birds of prey fly
Main display at 12:30pm
FREE OF CHARGE
Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling!*
Wednesday 7 August – 10am, 11am & 12noon
Bring your favourite Teddy for a vineyard train ride and storytelling
£7.50 per child which includes a chocolate treat / £3.50 per adult which includes a hot drink
*Taking place on the outdoor Vineyard Train, warm clothing recommended
Henfold Birds of Prey
Wednesday 14 August – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Learn about and see birds of prey fly
Main display at 12:30pm
FREE OF CHARGE
‘Be An Archaeologist!’
Wednesday 14 August – 11am & 2pm
Join local archaeologists to learn about the amazing discoveries that been made in Surrey! During each session, children will take part in 3 different activities and handle real artefacts found during excavations to experience what it is like to be an archaeologist. What will you uncover? An opportunity not to be missed!
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
Henfold Birds of Prey
Wednesday 21 August – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Learn about and see birds of prey fly
Main display at 12:30pm
FREE OF CHARGE
Cat’s Grin Children’s Theatre presents ‘Wind in the Willows’
Wednesday 28 August – 11:30am & 2pm
Watch an incredible live showing of The Wind in The Willows. Suitable for the ages of 4-11. Lasting around 70 minutes, expect a fun and interactive theatre experience.
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA
http://www.denbies.co.uk/events/family-events/
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Garsons ‘Pick Your Own’
Garsons of Esher is famous across the country for an award-winning pick-your-own farm. With 150 acres of fruit, vegetable and flower crops, it’s the UK’s largest pick-your-own farm and a fantastic day out in the fresh air for all the family.
Garsons famous Pick Your Own farm is one of the largest in the UK, with 28 crops totalling 76 varieties of delicious fresh produce.
Take your pick from perfectly ripe soft fruits including strawberries and raspberries, fresh vegetables such as courgettes and peas and even beautiful seasonal sunflowers. The PYO Farm is generally open all through the summer months into Autumn, and is the perfect family day out.
Click here to see the PYO crops, calendar, map and what’s currently picking.
All pick-your-own fields are easily accessible and there’s plenty of free parking on site. Plus, visit the Garsons Restaurant to enjoy home-grown fruit and vegetables in chef-prepared seasonal dishes and perhaps take home a few ideas for how to use your own pickings!
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 9am – 5pm – Winterdown Rd, Esher KT10 8LS
http://www.garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm/pyo-crop-map-availability
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Hampton Court Palace
Luna Kids Cinema
Join us for a unique cinematic experience this summer as Luna Kids Cinema arrives in the magical gardens of Hampton Court Palace.
Food and drink
The Luna Kids Bar will be serving a range of soft drinks, healthy juices and water, while the Big Kids Bar will offer everything from chilled prosecco and wine to hot drinks.
Tasty and healthy food will be available from gourmet partners on-site.
14 August
Dumbo
Doors 16:00, film 16:30
15 August
The Gruffalo / Highway Rat / Zog
Doors 9:30, film 10:00
The Little Mermaid
Doors 12:30, film 13:00
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Doors 15:30, film 16:00
16 August
Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
Doors 9:30, film 10:00
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Doors 12:30, film 13:00
The Incredibles 2
Doors 15:30, film 16:00
Aladdin
Doors 18:30, film 19:00
17 August
The Gruffalo / Highway Rat / Zog
Doors 9:30, film 10:00
Moana
Doors 12:30, film 13:00
The Lego Movie 2
Doors 15:30, film 16:00
Mary Poppins Returns
Doors 18:30, film 19:00
18 August
Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
Doors 9:30, film 10:00
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Doors 12:30, film 13:00
Aladdin
Doors 15:30, film 16:00
To book tickets please visit the Luna Kids Cinema website.
Magic Garden & Maze
Explore the exciting interactive play garden for families. Populated by mysterious mythical beasts, with battlements to storm, towers to besiege, and even a secret grotto to discover. Entry to the Maze is also included in the ticket price!
http://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/visit-us/top-things-to-see-and-do/magic-garden/
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Hobbledown
Summer Activities – 24th July to 4th September
Play equipment including 130m long daring High Ropes Course, jumping pillows, zip lines, mazes and labyrinth of secret Underground Tunnels
- Zorbing Area
- Three large Play Villages
- A range of exotic animals and farmyard favourites
- Animal walkthroughs including our new Goat Walkthough with a feeding station
- Hobbledown character interactions
- Animal feeding/talks/petting
- Indoors action with a huge playbarn full of tunnels, slides, tubes and role play areas
There is also The Raptor Centre on site which is home to 17 magnificent birds of prey, providing flying demonstrations, meet and greets, and experience days.
During the holidays there will be 2 daily flying displays (excluding Wednesday) at 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Weather permitting.
Horton Ln, Epsom KT19 8PT
https://www.hobbledown.com/summer-holiday-fun/
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Legoland
With over 55 interactive rides, shows and attractions designed for ages 2 to 12, Legoland offers everything from roller coasters to hands-on Lego building activities to an entire DUPLO-themed area for toddlers.
Open 10.00 to 19.00
Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berskhire, SL4 4AY
https://www.legoland.co.uk/explore-the-resort/attractions/
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Marwell Zoo
Explore Marwell Zoo and get closer to the wonders of the natural world.
- 100s of animals – including giraffes, tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs, rhino hippos , penguins and more!
- 140 acre park, train and 5 adventure playgrounds
- Daily talks and animal feeds + cafés and gifts
BRICKOSAURS running till the 1st September 2019
BRICKOSAURS, a prehistoric experience featuring a total of 50 sculptures built with LEGO bricks, is coming to us in 2019.
The interactive expedition created with more than two million bricks is sure to excite families, LEGO and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.
The event includes a gargantuan 26ft (8m) long Tyrannosaurus rex, which organisers say is the largest touring Lego brick dinosaur model ever made.
Highlights include:
- Take part in a host of activities in Base Camp, photo opportunities, brick pits and the BRICKOSHOP. Open daily from 10:00 – 15:30.
- Free BRICKOSAURS! trail map to track down all of the dinosaurs (or download the Marwell Zoo app)
- The largest touring LEGO brick dinosaur model ever made – a whopping eight-metre Tyrannosaurus rex
- Find ‘Colin’ one of the many Compsognathus companions – this very cheeky little dinosaur is getting up to lots of mischief! But where is he hiding in the zoo? Find him, take a photo and share on social media using #ColinsOnTheRun
Meet the BRICKOSAURS keeper ‘Brucy Brick’ and find out more about some of the BRICKOSAURS (Friday-Sunday during school holidays) only at these locations:
- 10:30 – Triceratops opposite the Giraffes
- 12:15 – Tyrannosaurus rex outside Marwell Hall
- 14:15 – Velociraptors by Cafe Graze
Spike the Stegosaurus mascot will also be out and about during school holidays. He loves having his picture taken! Please check on the day for timings.
Marwell Wildlife, Thompsons Lane, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1JH
https://www.marwell.org.uk/zoo/
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Odds Farm
Summer Adventures – 25th July to 3rd September
Explore ACRES of Outdoor Adventure and Play, including the NEW Water Play Area, H2Odds, the extensive Adventure Log Play area, Go-Karts, Mini Land Rovers, Sand & Water Play, Mini Golf and more!
Meet four-legged, farmyard friends, big and small and join in with our jam-packed programme of Daily Animal Activities, with everything from Cow Milking Demonstrations to Bunny Time!
Within the Giant Indoor Playbarn, you’ll find a massive indoor adventure playground including a 4 lane Astra Slide, 2 large drop slides, a netted area with zig zag chicanes & tunnels, swinging ropes and much more!
Themed Shows & Activities:
The Fairy Folk of Odds Hollow (And Grotty Goblins Too!)
Magically mystical and marvellously mad!
Join Farmer Oddsocks and friends for fantastic fun!
Enjoy two different shows, with ‘Fairy Oddsocks’ Magical Makeover’ and Rock around the Sock with Odd Rod the Goblin in ‘Odd Rod’s Sock O’Clock’!
25th – 28th July
5th – 11th August
19th – 25th August
Mermaids & Sea Monsters Of The Oddlantic Ocean (An Underwater Adventure!)
Creatures of the Deep! Enjoy two different swashbuckling shows, ‘Part of Your World…’ with Mermaid Oddlina and the Loch Ness Monster may even make an appearance! There’ll also be ‘Tentacle Trouble‘…but can you help solve the mystery?!
29th July – 4th August
12th – 18th August
26th August – 3rd September
Shows take place every hour from 11am-4pm alongside themed arts and crafts and Summer-time games throughout the day too!
Odds Farm Park
Wooburn Common
High Wycombe
Bucks HP10 0LX
https://www.oddsfarm.co.uk/amazing-summer-holiday-day-out/
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Peppa Pig World
Peppa Pig themed rides in Peppa Pig World. Jump in for a car ride with Daddy Pig, fly the clouds of the Windy Castle or take a flight on Miss Rabbits Helicopter. There are 7 rides to enjoy.
Open 10.00 to 17.00
Paultons Park, Ower Nr Romsey, The New Forest, Hampshire, SO51 6AL
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Safari Adventure Golf
Safari Adventure Golf is a great day out for kids & all the family, for couples and small groups.
Safari Adventure Golf is a fun-packed, 18-hole learning experience. With amazing discoveries at every hole, Safari Adventure Golf walks you through the deepest forests of south America, Africa and Asia.
Admission Prices:
Children under 4 £4.00
Children (4-16) £7.00
Adults £8.50
Family 4 £26.00
Family 5 £32.00
Adults 4 £30.00
Assher Rd, Hersham, KT12 4RA
http://safariadventuregolf.com/
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Photo © Peter Trimming (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Thames Ditton Miniature Railway
The railway is open for train rides from Easter till October. Trains run on the the first Sunday of each month, on Bank Holiday weekends we also run the trains on the Sunday and the Bank Holiday Monday.
Trains run 2.00pm – 5.30pm.
Summer Holiday Open Days:
Sunday 4th August
Sunday 25th August
Monday 26th August – Bank Holiday
http://malden-dsme.co.uk/public/opendays.html
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The Lookout
Shows run at the weekend and during Bracknell Forest school holidays at the following times:
11am
midday
2pm
3:15pm
Shows cost £1.95 per person, on top of your entry fee. You don’t need to pre-book tickets, just buy them from reception on the day.
Shows are suitable for primary school age children.
Dinosaur show
20 July 2019 to 8 September 2019
Give us your best dinosaur roar as you become part of the herd.
Work out the answers to help the herd survive. It is so rex-citing!
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/leisure-services/look-out/shows
The Science Exhibition
At The Look Out Discovery Centre, we love hands-on science. We have over 90 activities which children of all ages can enjoy and learn from. You can launch a hydrogen rocket, play with boats in the indoor stream or build a house with your friends. We are sure that The Look Out will have something for everyone in your group to enjoy.
Forces and Movement: It’s time to lift off! Launch a hydrogen rocket or send a huge hot air balloon skyward. See the world suspended mid-air by our Bernoulli blower.
Body and Perception: Challenge your body and brain. Test your reaction speed on Batak, or create an amazing design with our art machine. Can you solve the jigsaw of the human body?
Light and Colour: Have some colourful fun with Optimusic – step on the colour beams as fast as you can. Capture your silhouette in the shadow box or play a tune with laser beams.
Woodland and Water: Play with boats in our indoor stream. Learn some incredible facts about our local wildlife. Become fascinated by the colony of busy leaf-cutter ants. Please note that the Woodland and Water Zone is outside but under cover.
Build It: Become a member of The Look Out construction crew by helping to build the new house at The Look Out. Great teamwork is required. Use the rubble chute, wheelbarrows, design a house or drive the dumper trucks. Lots of fun. Please note that the Build It! Zone is outside but under cover.
Insect enclosure: The forestry themed exhibit is home to a whole range of wild insects, amphibians and reptiles. Among the host of animals housed in the enclosure you will discover:
- hissing cockroaches
- giant millipedes
- African land snails
- giant prickly stick insects
- black beauty stick insects
- a marine toad
- a corn snake
- leafcutter ants
The insect enclosure is labelled with fun facts about the creatures so that you can see what they are and learn a little about each one.
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/leisure-services/look-out/science-exhibition
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Thorpe Park
11, out of 27, rides suitable for under 90cm’s in height (this drops to only 4 for under 80cms).
Open 9.30 to 6.00
Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN
https://www.thorpepark.com/rides/
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Watercress Line – Day out with Thomas
3rd – 11th August 2018 – 10:00am – 5.00pm
Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends here at the Watercress Line. Lots of free activities too!
There are plenty of activities to keep the family entertained for the whole day – ALL included in the ticket price:
- Unlimited rides behind Thomas the Tank Engine at Ropley
- Unlimited rides with Diesel and Toad at Alresford
- Unlimited travel on the big steam trains that run up and down the line
- ‘Rusty & Dusty’ entertaining children with magic and fun at Ropley
- Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
- Fat Controller signing certificates (given on arrival) at Ropley
- Vintage fairground rides
- A Passport To Adventures full of activities for children to do throughout the day with a sticker on completion
- Story Time with Rusty & Dusty and the Fat Controller
- ‘Thomas & Friends’ temporary tattoos
- A Day Out With Thomas colouring-in certificate
- Thomas themed activities with Thomas play-sets, colouring and DVD shows
http://www.watercressline.co.uk/day_out_with_thomas/
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Wetland Centre, Barnes
An urban oasis for wildlife and people. Stroll among the lakes, ponds and gardens. The café is perfect for relaxing, and kids will love the play areas.
Bird Feed With a Warden – 22 March – 31 December (Saturdays and Sundays only)
Join our wardens as they feed the beautiful birds in World Wetlands, kept for conservation purposes.
Meet the Otters – Daily
Watch the otters playing, foraging, feeding, swimming and grooming.
Spotlight talks – Daily
Discover more about the history of the Centre and the animals that live here.
BBC Springwatch Experience – Daily
Have a go at becoming a wildlife presenter
Wetland Explorers – 20th July – 1st September
Here’s your chance to become a Wetland Explorer!
There are loads of exciting wetland challenges waiting for you including pond dipping, wild painting and raft building. Head to our Wetland HQ where you can pick up a trail map and set off into the wild to get wet and muddy and learn explorer skills through our wild play challenges and NEW ‘Swamp Survival Squad’.
Queen Elizabeth Walk, London SW13 9WT
http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/
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WWF Living Planet Centre
Family Workshops
During school holidays we offer a range of hands on and engaging family workshops in our learning zone. Please see below for forthcoming activities.
Our Planet Our Home Family Workshops This Summer
Nature is vital – we can’t survive without it. But our world is under threat like never before.
Our Planet, a ground-breaking documentary series, produced in partnership with Netflix, WWF and Silverback Films, raises awareness of the world’s rarest wildlife and most precious habitats. It brings to life the splendour of the natural wonders that we risk losing if we don’t act now.
Each summer session starts with a short stunning video using footage from Our planet, focusing on one habitat, with the first session exploring wildlife on your doorstep. From rivers, lakes and oceans to forests, grasslands and our frozen world, families can discover the wonders of our world, create colourful artwork to take home and help build our huge Our Planet Our Home mural. At each session, our pledge tree will flourish with actions everyone can take to protect our planet.
Book one or more of our six engaging themes that link to ‘Our Planet’. For children aged 4+. We appreciate a donation of £3.00 per child.
Workshops will run from 10am -10.50am and 11am -11.50am.
The WWF Experience – Brewery Rd, Woking GU21 4LL
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/living-planet-centre/whats-on
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** National Trust, RHS, Royal Palaces **
Ham House
There’s loads for you to get a Taste of Summer at Ham House and Garden. Everyday 10am – 5pm 24 July to 3 September 2019
A fabulous feast is planned for the Duke and Duchess’ most illustrious guest- Queen Catherine of Braganza. Can you hunt out all the ingredients needed and get a taste of the high life enjoyed by the owners of Ham House and Garden 400 years ago. Hands on fun to keep your little ones entertained for the day.
Children’s trail £2 with prize.
See how we recreate those wonderful tastes today in the kitchen garden and café. With produce grown in the gardens used in theircafé and available for you to take home with you from the shop.
Ham St, Richmond-upon-Thames TW10 7RS
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden
Claremont Landscape Garden
Adventurers assemble trail – 20th July to 3rd August
The summer holidays are here and there’s a garden challenge for your mini adventures.
Go undercover and follow the top secret clues around Claremont in this summer holiday trail.
Creatures of Claremont trail – 3rd to 17th August
Learn all about the creatures who live at Claremont.
Follow the clues around the garden and discover more about the Claremont critters. A perfect summer holiday adventure.
Teddy bears’ picnic and storytelling
Especially for pre-school toddlers from 12 months old – A fun-filled picnic for every bear that ever there was, featuring delightful stories and songs. Please bring your own picnic.
Bring along your favourite teddy and a picnic and join in with fabulous stories and songs led by expert storyteller Emma.
Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden
Hampton Court Palace
Luna Kids Cinema
This is a unique cinematic experience this summer as Luna Kids Cinema arrives in the magical gardens of Hampton Court Palace.
Food and drink : The Luna Kids Bar will be serving a range of soft drinks, healthy juices and water, while the Big Kids Bar will offer everything from chilled prosecco and wine to hot drinks.
Tasty and healthy food will be available on-site.
Magic Garden & Maze
Explore the exciting interactive play garden for families. Populated by mysterious mythical beasts, with battlements to storm, towers to besiege, and even a secret grotto to discover. Entry to the Maze is also included in the ticket price!
http://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/visit-us/top-things-to-see-and-do/magic-garden/
Cliveden
Summer trails
The summer gardens at Cliveden are in full bloom and waiting to be discovered by little legs. Pop along for Cliveden’s fun summer adventure trail where children will explore nature and create their own craft to take home.
The trail will change every fortnight over the 6 weeks summer holiday, with all 3 trails under the ‘Summer of Colour’ theme. Trails cost £2 per child, plus usual admission charges to the estate. Recommended for children 4-11.
Cliveden Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden
Hatchlands Park
Summer family adventures at Hatchlands Park
Time to break out the hats and the sunscreen and visit Hatchlands Park.
Now that the weather’s warmed up and the days are lighter for longer they’ve got lots of excellent activities for the whole family so join in the outdoor adventures under (hopefully) sunny skies.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park
Kew Gardens
Sunday Stories – Every Sunday – 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Join in with a fun-filled session of stories from around the world.
Exploring big questions about biodiversity and the delicately balanced relationship between people and plants.
Inspired by some of the rarest and most threatened plants in the world, these stories will bring to life some of the most amazing collections and newly discovered science. You can see these amazing rare plants for yourself growing in the beautiful Temperate House.
Children’s Garden
A fun, interactive space to climb, run, jump and explore everything that a plant needs to grow.
Based in a natural setting the size of 40 tennis courts, children can explore all the things plants need to grow; earth, air, sun and water.
Over 100 mature trees are spread over this beautiful landscape, with hidden treasures and adventures around every corner, leading to a 4m high canopy walk wrapped around a 200-year-old oak in the heart of the Children’s Garden.
Advanced booking : You can now book online in advance for the Children’s Garden. This will allow you to select a 90-minute timeslot in advance of your visit (at no extra cost). Tickets will then be scanned either from paper or a mobile device upon entry to the Children’s Garden.
Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AE
Painshill
Children’s Wild Camp this Summer Holiday in Cobham, Surrey
Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August 2019
Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August 2019
Monday 12th August to Friday 16th August 2019
Have a wild time this summer with campfire cooking, wild art, bushcraft and den building (for children aged 8 to 13 years). Book for a whole week or just join for one day to explore the outdoors and make new friends.
Dengineering Monday’s
Go wild for a day in the “far end forest”. Set up camp and build a den, light your own fire with fire steels and toast marshmallows. Spend a fun-filled afternoon with woodland games around the wild woods.
Wild Fun & Games Tuesday’s
After a morning of wild games across our meadows and woods build a cooking fire to make campfire doughnuts. Sculpt amazing clay creations, make muddy, messy tree trolls and create your own paints to decorate a woodland mask. Make your own outdoor games, including giant willow hoopla and twangball.
Wild Wood Wednesday‘s
Have a go with our bushcraft tools to make your own wood bushcraft item and wild-wood jewellery. Get building and designing with massive sandcastles and micro-dens, complete with flowing rivers and moats.
Wild Adventure Thursday’s
Set out on an adventure, taking the mysterious hidden tracks into the heart of our wild woods and building huge dens out of wood, leaves, mud and natural materials. Have lunch around the campfire and enjoy an afternoon of adventurous woodland games.
Wild Food Friday’s
Have an outdoor feast around the campfire with hot dogs and popcorn. Have fun with woodland games, including the blindfold rope trail and camo-hide-and-seek.
Children’s Theatre: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Saturday 3rd August and Saturday 10th August
How mad are the hatter and the hare? Is the dormouse crackers? What does the dodo do?
Where is the White Rabbit going? Why is the Mock Turtle miserable? What makes the Caterpillar Grumpy and the Hedgehog Prickly? Questions are answered and answers are questioned in this deceptively simple, yet highly original re-telling of the Lewis Carroll classic.
Ideally suited to the 4–11 age group
Children’s Theatre: The Wind in The Willows
Sunday 4th August and Sunday 11th August
Fuelled by another original script that flows as confidently as the river it evokes, the three performers conjure up Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad; the Wild Wooders – Frightening Frank the Ferret, Sniggering Stan the Stoat and the Whining Chief Weasel; not to mention the key players in Toad’s Own Story – the Prison Guard’s Daughter, the Washerwoman, the Barge woman, the Car Driver, Policeman and Judge.
Ideally suited to the 4–11 age group
Portsmouth Rd, Cobham KT11 1JE
http://www.painshill.co.uk/whats-on/
Polesdon Lacey
Summer crafts
Get creative this summer with some crafting. From snail racing to peg insect creating, there will be a different activity each week.
Weekdays (excluding Bank Holiday Monday), 23 July-31 August, 10am-3pm, £2.50 per craft
Dress to impress in the house
Visit one of our dressing up rooms to see what you’d have looked like as a visitor of Mrs Greville’s and pose in the giant picture frame in the room next to our pop-up conservation studio.
Giant games in the orchard
21 July-31 August
Have a go at some larger than life-sized games on Apple Orchard – try Skittles, Jenga, Connect 4, Noughts and Crosses and more.
Polishing Polesden and Statue Scrubbing
Polishing Polesden: Meet the house team and help them out withe their conservation work in the Servants Hall.
Mondays throughout the summer holidays, 12.30-4.30pm
Statue Scrubbing: Help look after our splendid statues and find out why it’s so important to keep them sparkling clean. Tuesdays throughout the summer holidays
Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6BB
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle offers a great day out for children. Here are some ideas to help you plan your visit.
Take the free family multimedia tour : Collect your handset and listen to Scorch the dragon guide you around the Castle. The tour is aimed at children aged 7-11 years.
Follow a family activity trail : Pick up one of our free trails for children aged 5 – 11, to learn more about the Castle, its history and its magnificent treasures.
Windsor SL4 1NJ
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
Wisley Gardens
Holiday fun at Wisley with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
20 July – 1 September 2019
Join in the fun at RHS Garden Wisley this summer, as they celebrate 50 years since the publication of Eric Carle’s best-selling story The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Explore the garden with family trails and get creative with fun activities for all – from art, craft and puppet shows, to storytelling, music workshops and more.
Don’t miss the Eric Carle art exhibition, too!
Very Hungry Caterpillar trail (suitable for up to 8 year olds)
20 July – 1 September
Walk and talks – 20 July – 1 September
The Education and Entomology teams will lead a series of guided walks for families throughout the summer holidays:
Incredible Edibles – Find out where food comes from in the Orchard and Vegetable Garden, discover which parts of plants we can eat, and wake up your senses in the Herb Garden.
Marvellous Minibeasts – Take a minibeast safari to find the garden’s tiniest residents, explore different minibeast habitats and learn how to observe and collect these fascinating creatures.
Bees, Butterflies and Blooms – Get up close and personal with the garden’s buzzing and fluttering inhabitants, to discover how they help keep Wisley looking beautiful. See pollination in action and find out about our native bees and butterflies.
Daily Activities
Daily activities are included with normal garden admission, with the exception of face painting (£4). There’s no need to book for activities, just drop-in and join in.
Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
Membership links:
National Trust: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/join-us
Royal Horticultural Society: https://www.rhs.org.uk/join
English Heritage: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/
Historic Royal Palaces: www.hrp.org.uk/support-us/individuals/membership/
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** Leisure Centres **
Guildford Spectrum
Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP
- Soft Play
- Ice Skating
- Swimming, Splash Pads, Water Jets. Waves, Slides
- Tenpin Bowling
- Gym & Classes
- Sports & Athletics
http://www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk/
Xcel Walton
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG
- Swimming, Kids Pool
- Creche
- Climbing Wall
- Soft Play
- Adventre Zone
http://www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/elmbridge-xcel-leisure-complex/
Leatherhead Leisure Centre
Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9BL
- Cafe
- Junior Gym
- Softplay
- Trampolining
- Swimming Pool
- Learning Pool
- And much more!!
http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Leatherhead_Leisure_Centre
Hampton Court Open Air Pool
High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2ST
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- Parent & Toddler Sessions
- TNT Activity Camp
- Club 13-15
Guildford Lido
Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 1HB
- Heated Outdoor Pool (Olympic sized)
- 3 Slides
- Paddling Pools with Interactive Toys
http://www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk/swimming/guildford-lido/
Woking Pool in the Park
Woking Park, Kingfield Rd, Woking GU22 9BA
- Leisure Lagoon
- Teaching Pool
- Swim School
- Parent and Toddler Splash
- Creche
http://www.woking.gov.uk/leisure/leisurecentrepool
Hurst Pool
Dunstall Way, Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1PD
- Swimming Pool
http://www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/the-hurst-pool/
Imber Court
Ember Lane East Molesey Surrey, KT8 0BT
- Swimming Pool
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