THE SPORTS LOCKER
If you’re looking to fill your free time with some of the best sports events in Surrey, then look no further. Take a peek inside Santa’s Sports Locker this December and there you will find; exhilarating horse racing, epic Boxing Day football clashes, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Mountain Bikes and more.
BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK FESTIVAL / DECEMER 2 – 3 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Sandown Park will be celebrating the annual Betfair Tingle Creek Christmas Festival on December 2nd and 3rd. Combining exciting racing and festive fun. If you like Jump racing then you’ll LOVE the Betfair Tingle Creek Festival. Two days of spine tingling Jump racing action culminating in the Grade 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
SUNS BASKETBALL VS CARDIFF ARCHERS / DECEMBER 3 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Surrey-based WBBL side Sevenoaks Suns take on Cardiff Archers this December in a must-win game for Len Busch’s side as they look to rise from their mid-table position. get involved with the lively atmosphere in the crowd and witness a fast-paced end-to-end games of Basketball.
For more information, visit sevenoakssuns.com
WINTER TREK CHALLENGE / DECEMBER 4 / GOMSHALL TRAIN STATION
Soak up some of Surrey’s stunning countryside of the 20km circular hike. Taking in some of the most breathtaking viewpoints along the way, start the day at Gomshall Train Station before making your way to Shere and Newlands Corner.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
KELLY’S SANTA RUN / DECEMBER 4 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
The Kelly’s Santa Run is back on Sunday, December 4 2022, this time with a Christmas market! Every penny donated will go straight to Challengers, an amazing local charity that provides truly inclusive, fun and safe places where all disabled children and young people can spend time with their friends. Runners can choose between the 2.5k (fully accessible) or 5k route around the park, with optional chip timing available. Each entrant gets a Santa hat to wear for the run (or a festive bandana for our four-legged friends) and a decoration for the tree when they finish! Why not make it even more special and get our bespoke Santa or Elf t-shirts to run in? Remember, 100% of donations go to Challengers!
For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk
SURREY HILLS FESTIVE MTB RIDE / DECEMBER 11 / THE ROYAL OAK, HOLMBURY ST MARY
Get on your bike and take on this festive MTB ride in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Dig out your finest antlers and Santa suits, don your finest Christmas clobber and dress to impress as you head out on this scenic ride taking on some sublime trails this December. Finish with a festive dinner at The Royal Oak in Holmbury St.Mary or the Hurtwood Inn at Peaslake.
For more information, visit marmalademtb.com
SURREY HILLS 10 MILER / NOVEMBER 30 / GUILDFORD
Enjoy an exhilarating night run with Ultra Runner Matt Buck and take on this 10 mile night-run on the outskirts of Guildford. With encounters with owls and badgers regular encounters, expect twists, turns and head torches!
For more information, visit runningadventures.uk
DORKING WANDERERS F.C VS MAIDSTONE UNITED F.C / DECEMBER 13 / MEADOWBANK STADIUM, DORKING
Dorking Wanderers host lowly Maidstone United in this must win fixture at the Meadowband Stadium. Sitting in your classic mid-table position, a few wins and some consistent form for manager Marc White’s men could see them catapulted up the table. Get a ticket and join in with the match day atmosphere.
For more information, visit dorkingwanderers.com
HOWDEN CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND / DECEMBER 16 – 17 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Expect a seasonal spectacular at Ascot Racecourse this December as the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend takes place. As well as a top-quality card of races that features the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle, one of Britain’s most prestigious long-distance hurdle races; off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all with a range of festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages. Expect fairground rides, candle-lit carol singing as well as Father Christmas and his reindeer.
For more information, visit ascot.com
SURREY STORM VS STRATHCLYDE SIRENS / DECEMBER 17 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Missing the netball season? Fear not for Guildford-based Surrey Storm are warming up for the forthcoming VNSL opener with a pre-season friendly against Strathclyde Sirens. See how the squad are shaping up with this game at Storm’s home of Surrey Sports Park.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS MANCHESTER STORM / DECEMBER 18 / SPECTUM LEISURE CENTRE, GUILDFORD
High flying Guildford Flames are currently dominating the Elite Ice Hockey League this season. If you’re looking to catch Paul Dixon’s side stuff another side like the forthcoming turkey that may take centre stage on your dining room table, then this fixture against bottom side Manchester Storm may well fulfil your Christmas wishes.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
SURREY SCORCHERS VS BRISTOL FLYERS / DECEMBER 23 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Having got their first win of the BBL season under their belt, Surrey Scorchers will be hoping Santa’s sack has got some more points in his bag as Bristol Flyers wing their way over to Surrey Sports Park for this festive fixture.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
ALDERSHOT TOWN F.C VS WOKING F.C / DECEMBER 26 / THE EBB STADIUM, ALDERSHOT
Boxing day footie. Not much beats it. Except perhaps an overfed belly that literally prevents you from exiting your abode. A local fixture to behold, catch this Vanarama National League fixture between two teams who have come face to face on countless occasions. It’s Surrey versus Hampshire in this crunch fixture.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk