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As the days get shorter and the family day’s ‘out’ start becoming family days ‘in’, beware of the cabin fever and get some family fun in the diary. Discover a tonne of fun via this handy guide to the best family days out and get set go on some epic adventures in Surrey this October.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD / OCTOBER 5 – 6 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, join a particularly clever Ladybird as she leads the farmyard animals in an effort to foil the dastardly plans of Hefty High and Lanky Len as they try to steal the farmer’s prized cow.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
PUSS IN BOOTS / OCTOBER 9 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Perfect for little people aged 4+, head to Cranleigh Arts Centre this month for a theatrical feast in the form of Puss in Boots. Catch this classic furry-tale as a cast of puppets transport you to a magical and mythical land of talking cats.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN / OCTOBER 14 – 16 / RICHMOND THEATRE
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with this special production of Barmy Britain! Using actors and 3D special effects, this fantastic show is guaranteed to thrill you and your children.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA / OCTOBER 15 – 17 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The Olivier Award-winning production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this month. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com
FAIRY DOORS AT PAINSHILL / OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 14 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Little wooden fairy doors will be hidden around the landscape garden for families to find this autumn. Seek and you shall find a magical adventure for the little one’s in your life. Price included in general admission tickets.
For more information, visit painshillpark.co.uk
AUTUMN HALF-TERM / OCTOBER 24 – 31 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Wander into The Enchanted Woodland of Watts Gallery Artists’ Village on the outskirts of Guildford this half term and take part in autumnal activities and some creepy crafts with clay. Suitable for ages 5+, daily sessions take place at 10.30 – 11.30 am, 1 – 2 pm and 3 – 4 pm at the cost of £3 per child.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
XTREME ACTIVATE HOLIDAY DAY CAMP / OCTOBER 25 – 29 / SPECTRUM, GUILDFORD
Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Complex has a host of ideas for your October half term, from action-packed days out to weeklong activity camps. From making a strike in the ten-pin bowling alley to making a splash in the pool, climbing to the top of the Rock Box or spinning around the ice-skating rink – get out and get active this month.
For more information, visit guildfordspectrum.co.uk
AUTUMN CARNIVAL / OCTOBER 26 – 31 / RHS GARDEN WISLEY
Find out how the autumn season is celebrated around the world this half-term as RHS Garden, Wisley celebrates with a range of activities and trails. Then, the weekend before half term (23 + 24), the autumn circus will arrive with thrilling performances taking place in the big top marquee.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
THE SMEDS AND SMOOS / OCTOBER 27 – 31 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A stellar new show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Enjoy music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged three and up this half term.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
YOUNG CREATIVES: STOP MOTION ANIMATION / OCTOBER 28 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
For young creatives aged 11 – 16, The Lightbox in Woking host this excellent Stop Motion Animation workshop this half term. Develop your imagination and creativity by telling a story using Plasticine claymation characters in the style of Wallace & Gromit or use your own Lego, Playmobil or toy characters, bringing them to life via stop motion animation. Booking required.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
JAVIER JARQUIN: CARD NINJA / OCTOBER 30 / THE EXCHANGE, TWICKENHAM
Prepare for a Shogun showdown in the dojo with the Card Ninja. Wowing you with his ninja skills, together with deadly and risky card flicking tricks, catch this crazy show at The Exchange in Twickenham this half term holiday.
For more information, visit exchangetwickenham.co.uk