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Looking for ideas for your days this half term? Check out our guide days out for the family taking place in Surrey this February…
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE / FEBRUARY 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Turn up the volume at this family-friendly rave. Presented by dons of the dancefloor, Big Fish Little Fish, DJs Baker and Beale will be selecting the very finest in hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass, acid house and techno tracks for your tots to throw mad shapes to. Enjoy glitter galore, as well as a variety of themed activities suitable for ages 0-8.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
TOM THUMB / FEBRUARY 9 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Presented by the imaginative folk at Lyngo Theatre, be enchanted by a spellbinding story of a small boy who does big things in the face of adversity. A playful production performed entirely on and under a kitchen table, join tiny Tom as he adventures to overcome a variety of obstacles.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
ELECTRIC DICE WORKSHOP / FEBRUARY 9 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Spend the morning exploring circuitry as you learn to make your very own electric dice. Taught by expert computer programmer David Kempton, create a flashing LED-lit die to add some extra spark to game time. Suitable for 8-14-year-olds, accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
HORRIBLE HISTORIES / FEBRUARY 14 – 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Enjoy hellish and heinous tales as the hugely popular Horrible Histories hobbles into Guildford. Choose from not one, but two terrifically terrifying shows – Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians – as you discover the gruesome details of bygone days. Featuring actors and 3D special effects, see history come alive before your very own eyes.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
MIMI AND THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON / FEBRUARY 18 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Get set for magical puppetry and music high in the snowy mountains with a brave girl and her quest to return a baby dragon to its mother. Michael Morpurgo’s charming story of courage is creatively brought to life by Skewbald Theatre in this entertaining interactive production with sing-a-long songs aplenty.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
BE HAPPY, HARRY HIPPO / FEBRUARY 20 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Trot off with Harry the hippo as he travels across Uganda with his faithful friend Olly the Oxpecker to experience the sights and sounds in search of what makes him happy. Enjoy playful puppetry aimed at assisting families to understand the signs of childhood depression.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
ZOG / FEBRUARY 14 – 23 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Enjoy the ride as Zog attempts to learn burn the ropes at the esteemed Madame Dragon’s school before becoming a fully-fledged dragon. From page to stage, watch Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler’s loveable character come alive in this thoroughly entertaining adaptation directed by Mike Shepherd.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM / FEBRUARY 19 – 24 / GUILDFORD SPECTRUM
From family days out to weeklong holiday camps, let the kids loose at Guildford Spectrum. Enjoy early drop-off and late pick-up times with the Extreme Activate Xtra Camp, where kids get to try out a range of activities including arts and crafts, swimming, ice skating, bowling and more – or simply spend a day out as a family and enjoy the wealth of leisure facilities all under one roof.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
NAUTICAL KNOT TRAIL / FEBRUARY 16 – 24 / HATCHLANDS PARK, GUILDFORD
Ahoy there, me hearties! Get ready to set sail for an educational expedition to Hatchlands Park with this nautically themed trail and discover how to tie different kinds of boating knots.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
TREASURE ISLAND / FEBRUARY 22 – 23 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Somewhere, out there, lies a hoard of treasure awaiting only the most intrepid of adventurers. Will young Jim Hawkins avoid the curse of the black spot and escape the clutches of the infamous Long John Silver? Suitable for ages 4+ – and dress as a pirate to be in with a chance of winning a prize.
For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnuad.co.uk
HALF TERM FUN / FEBRUARY 19 – 22 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
The cultural haven that is The Lightbox provides free drop-in sessions this half term (suggested donation £3) in which kids can get creative and make an assortment of fun and innovative pieces throughout the week -from cardboard cameras to lollipop frames.
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk