WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
A Four-day Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend + Summer half term = Some mega fun in Surrey this week. With no less than 29 different events to choose from, we’re only skimming the surface of what’s in store this week for you. What are you waiting for? Get your mitts into these hot picks and get planning.
MAY HALF TERM: THE POWER OF THE SUPERBEES / MAY 28 – JUNE 5 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Immerse yourself in nature this half term and head for RHS Garden, Wisley, to discover the power of the super bees. Take a peek into the secret life of bees and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our daily lives. Take part in a range of bee-themed activities for the whole family that include; bee spotting safaris, beekeeping demonstrations, crafting, planting and more.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
SUPERHERO WEEK / MAY 28 – JUNE 5 / BOCKETTS FARM PARK, LEATHERHEAD
Turn your fantastical dreams into reality and head for Bocketts Farm Park for their Superhero Week. Take part in the superhero training academy, try your hand at badge and mask making and even meet Spiderman and Wonder Woman! As well as all the superhero duties you’ll be undertaking, you’ll also get to meet all of Bocketts’ friendly farm animals. Booking is essential.
For more information, visit bockettsfarm.co.uk
SUMMER HALF TERM / MAY 28 – JUNE 5 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE
Spend the week creating a masterpiece inspired by the Limnerlease landscape at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village this half term. Learn how to make your own natural watercolour paints and nature brushes before taking to the paper to create your scene. taking place daily 10.30 am – 11.30 am, 1 – 2 pm and 3 – 4 pm.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
ALAN CARR & FRIENDS – CHATTY FOR CHARITY / MAY 30 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Alan Carr gets chatty for charity this month as he invites some of the country’s funniest folk to the stage of Rose Theatre in Kingston. Raising money for Neuroblastoma UK and Rose Theatre, the lineup on the night includes; Tom Allen, Rich Hall, Suzi Ruffell, Nathon Caton, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Josh Jones. Expect much laughter.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
OI FROG & FRIENDS! LIVE ON STAGE / MAY 31 – JUNE 4 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Join FROG, DOG and CAT live on stage in Oi Frog & Friends! at Kingston’s Rose Theatre later this month. Packed with music, songs, laughter, and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at – Oi Frog makes an ideal introduction to theatre for the kids and the perfect entertainment for families and kids aged 3+.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
STAND-UP COMEDY IN THE WALLED GARDEN / MAY 31 + JULY 26 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Stand-up comedy in the Walled Garden returns to Painshill Park for a summer series of the funny stuff. Taking place on Tuesday nights in the great outdoors throughout the summer, June’s lineup of jovial folk telling jokes includes; Dane Baptiste, Angela Barnes, Paul Sinha, Simon Evans, Andy Parsons, Rich Hall, Nathon Caton, Chris McCausland, Maisie Adams and more.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
30 DAYS WILD / JUNE 1 – 30 / EVERYWHERE
Spend the month of June getting closer to nature by taking up the Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild Challenge. From walking barefoot in the grass to counting spiders in the shed, get closer to nature this June, and help nurture our environment.
For more information, visit wildlifetrusts.org
JUBILEE JOUST / JUNE 1 – 5 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Pomp, ceremony and splendour reign supreme as Hampton Court Palace celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a good ol’ Joust. Knights from around the country will gather to duel one another in a bid to claim the coveted Jubilee Cup and be hailed as champion. A family spectacular to behold, one should book some tickets quick for a day to remember this June.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC / JUNE 1 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Got a bright idea? If your mind runs wild with a cast of your own characters and storylines, this is the event for you. Learn how to draw a variety of weird and wonderful sea creatures and characters before combining them with underwater realms where your story can take place.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
SUP YOGA / WEDNESDAYS + FRIDAYS / THE SHAC LAGOON, BUCKLAND PARK
Find some balance and try out some SUP Yoga this June. Taking place at the SHAC Lagoon at Buckland Park, take to the water on a paddleboard before embarking on a yoga session that will be great for building strength, balance, coordination, and encouraging mindfulness, peace, and inner peace calm. Taking place at 6.30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, sign up online and reserve your space.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS / JUNE 2 – 5 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Celebrate with friends and family this weekend with a trip to Polesden Lacey. Expect a relaxing and fun weekend for all. Take part in a treasure hunt trail, book a space to make floral crowns, or simply sit back and enjoy the 1950s ambience whilst listening to live music on the South terrace with a picnic. Sounds perfect.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
PLATINUM JUBILEE LAWN PARTY / JUNE 2 – 5 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE
Spend the weekend at Watts and enjoy this Jubilee Lawn party for all. Collect a takeaway from the Tea Shop and while away the afternoon playing games, taking part in activities and enjoying pop-up performances.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
WOKING TOWN CENTRE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS / JUNE 2 – 5 / JUBILEE SQUARE, WOKING
Marking this historic milestone, Celebrate Woking returns to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a weekend of celebratory activities. Head for Jubilee Square in the town centre, which will play host to a big screen, deck chairs, and activities.
For more information, visit celebratewoking.info
OUTDOOR THEATRE: PETER PAN / JUNE 2 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Head for the scenic environs of Painshill Park in Cobham and enjoy JM Barrie’s classic tale of the boy who never grew up. Join Peter, Wendy and the big ol’ meanie Captain Hook as you’re transported to Neverland in this open-air production perfect for the whole family.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
ACTIVITY THURSDAYS / JUNE 2 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
With various activities to choose from, head back in time to the Rural Life Living Museum for a fun day out for the whole family. From air-propelled rockets to watching weaving demonstrations, spend the day outdoors and live the good old life.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN PLATINUM JUBILEE RUN / JUNE 3 / EGHAM
God Save The Queen, and give her all this June as you head out on this gut-busting Jubilee trail run. Choose from a 50 mile trail run, or control your distance in a 7-hour trail running challenge. Shed some sweat and possibly tears as you celebrate sportingly this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more information, visit saturnrunning.co.uk
SHYNEFEST / JUNE 3 – 4 / MERRIST WOOD, GUILDFORD
Fancy a music festival? Of course, you do. So make your way to Merrist Wood and experience two days of live music and celebration. On Friday, enjoy all the classics as tribute bands honouring the likes of Guns and Roses, Pink Floyd, and Lady Gaga take to the stage, while on Saturday, 90s Brit Pop legends Lightning Seeds and Jesus Jones are joined by The FarleysCorduroy, TheTR5s, Burning Chrome and more.
For more information, visit shynefest.uk
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE / JUNE 3 – 4 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join Makka Pakka, Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and their friends as In The Night Garden Live comes to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford for Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Follow the funny sounds and meet your favourite characters as they are brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets and music. A firm family favourite, get your tickets quick.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
VEGAN POT LUCK DINNER / JUNE 3 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Bring, share and make new friends at this Vegan Pot Luck dinner held at Guildford’s zero-waste store Solar Sisters. Limited to 10 diners, simply turn up with a vegan dish loving created in your kitchen before sharing and sampling your fellow diners’ offerings. Book your space online and bring a £5 contribution on the night.
For more information, visit zerowastsurrey.com
BRUNCH AND BUBBLES / EVERY WEEKEND UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST / DENBIES WINE ESTATE
Brunch? Bubbles? Who can deny the pleasure that two such food and drink items can conjure? Make your way to the scenic environs of Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking and live the good life every weekend from now until the end of August.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / JUNE 4, 11, 12, 18 + 19 / WOKING, EGHAM, GUILDFORD, WALTON + EPSOM
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for these monthly Ethical Vegan Events taking place in Woking, Egham, Guildford, Walton and Epsom. Browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
JUBILLE PICNIC IN THE CASTLE GROUNDS / JUNE 4 / GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
June 4 marks the Jubilee Picnic in the Castle Grounds. So bring out the bunting, picnic hampers and rugs, and join the Guildford in Bloom from 12 noon until 4 pm. Free to attend, expect live music for all to enjoy at the Bandstand and entertainment from Guildford Fringe Festival.
For more information, visit experienceguildford.com/celebrateguildford
GODALMING TOWN SHOW & CARNIVAL / JUNE 4 / BURY’S FIELD, GODALMING
Godalming Town Show & Carnival is back! Featuring a themed carnival parade from midday, make your way to Bury Fields for an action-packed day of fun for the whole family. Featuring live entertainment throughout the day, as well as food, drink and all the usual treats – get ready for a day to remember.
For more information, visit godalmingtownshow.co.uk
FAMFEST 22: IBIZA CHILL HOUSE + JUBILEE TEA PARTY PICNIC / JUNE 4 – 5 / MEDICINE GARDEN, COBHAM
The Medicine Garden in Cobham hosts this epic FamFest weekender to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Featuring a DJ lineup including Brandon Block and Lisa Loud, expect a bevvy of food and drink to help celebrate the weekend in style. For the kids? Take part in sand art, slime making, hair braiding, flower crowns and more.
For more information, visit famfests.com
SUNSET FOREST BATHING / JUNE 4 / THE CHANTRIES, GUILDFORD
Inspired by the Japanese Yuyake (sunset) Forest Bathing, venture to the beautiful Chantries Woods of Guildford and join in with a spot of forest bathing this June. Destress and let go of your worries as the sun sets on another day while you connect with nature’s surroundings and become more grounded. Finish your sessions with a taste of Japanese influenced woodland tea under the trees.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
ESHER THEATRE STREET PARTY / JUNE 5 / ESHER THEATRE
Celebrate with the Elmbridge community and spend the day at this ace Street Party hosted by Esher Theatre. Expect Big Band performances, locally produced food, fabulous drinks and much, much more.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
PARTY IN THE VINEYARD / JUNE 5 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Spend your Sunday in the heart of the Surrey Hills and head for Denbies Wine Estate for their Party in the Vineyard. Tickets include a glass of sparkling wine (or something soft), a picnic box with traditional afternoon tea items, and live music to set the celebratory mood.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
FARNHAM FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT / JUNE 5 / UPPER HART CAR PARK, FARNHAM
Are your kids raving mad about vehicles? Enjoy a day of wonder and head for the Farnham Festival of Transport to see an assortment of vehicles from the years. Featuring over 100 vehicles, enjoy food, drink, live music and more entertainment throughout the day. Whether you like cars or not, this is a great day out for the whole family in aid of local charity Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.
For more information, visit farnhamfestivaloftransport.co.uk
PADDLEBOARDING ON THE RIVER WEY / GODALMING WHARF
Get out and about this month and get your fitness fix on the water of the River Wey. Roar Outdoor are passionate about adventures in the great outdoors and hosts these excellent Paddleboarding sessions along the river. With unguided SUP hire available from Godalming Wharf, why not get in touch today and see where your next adventure takes you.
For more information, visit roaroutdoor.co.uk