WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?

AFTERNOON JAZZ ON THE MEADOW / AUGUST 4 – 26 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Taking place on Sundays throughout August, listen to live jazz from The Sarah Jane Eveleigh Jazz Quartet. Performed under the marquee on the meadow, enjoy a sumptuous repertoire from the Great American Songbook as well as a few hidden gems…delightful. Book tickets online.

For more information, visit painshill.co.uk

 

OUTDOOR THEATRE: MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS / AUGUST 5 / KNOWLE PARK, CRANLEIGH

If you could change anything on your bicycle, what would it be? A comfy new saddle? An ice cream maker? Rocket boosters?! Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic tale, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active.

For more information, visit cranleigharts.org

 

GSYP 2024: WE WILL ROCK YOU YOUNG@PART® / AUGUST 5 – 9 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Suitable for ages 8 to 16. WE WILL ROCK YOU Young@Part® is the authorized 70 minute edition of the West End musical for elementary and middle schools, and youth theatres. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Queen, this new version of the show is perfect for kids to perform! Sign up quick for a song filled summer.

For more information, visit electric.theatre

 

VOLUNTEER DAY: RAGWORT REMOVAL / AUGUST 5 / THUNDRY MEADOWS, ELSTEAD

Join SWT staff and volunteers to undertake practical activities to help conserve the local environment. Head to Thundry Meadows in Elstead to remove some ragwort. Yay – go you.

For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org

 

UNRAVEL / AUGUST 5, 12 + 19 / ABOTTSWOOD, GUILDFORD

This class is a movement class targeting the fascia in our bodies. Fascia is a connective tissue found throughout the body. It surrounds muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, providing support and structure to these tissues. The goal is to promote better circulation, reduce stiffness, and enhance overall movement efficiency. Take part in a Yin Yoga session that’ll target your connective tissues and finish with a vibrational sound relaxation that will give your muscles, joints, and nervous system time to absorb the effects of the stretches and movements performed during the session.

For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL / AUGUST 5 – 10 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

Arriving at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre this August – prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more. Gush.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre/

 

MERRIST WOOD HOLIDAY CLUB / AUGUST 6 + 8 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON

If you have children aged 8yrs-12yrs who love animals, conservation and being outdoors, why not come along and join in the fun at Merrist Wood Holiday Club? In an age where screens often dominate children’s attention, Merrist Wood Holiday Club provides a refreshing escape into nature, with over 400 acres of outdoor space to explore.

For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk

 

SUMMER FAMILY DAY / AUGUST 7 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING

The popular Summer Family Fun Festival returns to The Lightbox with a week of creative activities to spark imaginations during the summer holidays, including National Play Day. The Café will be serving family-friendly options for appetites of all sizes with ice creams to keep cool. Expect free drop-in  sessions and creative play aplenty.

For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk

 

MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD / AUGUST  7 / ALBURY VINEYARD

Head to Albury Vineyard this month for a special evening of Songs from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre. Emily Wenman and Frances Gregory return (with Richard Leach tickling the ivories) to transport you back to the jazz-infused golden era of musical theatre. The famous melodies of of Cole Porter, Ivor Novello, George Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein provide the perfect soundtrack for a very enchanted evening.

For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT / AUGUST 7 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

Summertime sounds are in store, as hip-hop legends Arrested Development arrive at the Boileroom in Guildford. Emerging in the early ’90s as a beacon of conscious hip-hop, fusing intricate rhymes with soulful melodies and socially conscious lyrics – the Grammy award-winning group bring the positive vibes and unity.

For more information, visit theboileroom.net

 

RETRO VIDEO GAMES & CONSOLES AUCTION / AUGUST 8 / EWBANK’S AUCTION ROOMS, WOKING

Love old-school games consoles? Chunky plastic encased 16-bit genius cartridges that saw the birth of gaming as we know it are up for grabs at the esteemed Ewbank’s Auction Rooms near Woking this August. Pop along for the live auction and get your hands on some history.

For more information, visit ewbankauctions.co.uk

 

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM / AUGUST 8 / HATCHLANDS PARK, EAST CLANDON

Immersion Theatre present their acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s funniest, most magical comedy of all: A Midsummer Night’s Dream! taking place at Hatchlands Park on the outskirts of Guildford, this hilarious adaptation sees Shakespeare’s fantastical characters brought vividly to life as audiences are transported to an enchanting world bursting with magic, romance, and of course, heaps of laugh-out-loud comedy.

For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

FUNNIES, FUDGE AND FORTUNES / AUGUST 8 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Two stand-up comedy shows in an evening of sweet things, psychic happenings and gut busting jokes! Standup comedians Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer perform their brand new shows back to back for an exciting and unique evening at The Electric Theatre in Guildford this month.

For more information, visit electric.theatre

MCFLY / AUGUST 8 / SANDOWN PARK RACROURSE, ESHER

Pop-punk-rock megastars, McFly perform live in Surrey this month. Get set as they prepare to play all their hits and fan favourites from the past twenty-one years at Sandown Park Racecourse.

For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk

 

STEP INTO RICHMOND – ADULT DANCE CLASS / AUGUST 9 / RICHMOND THEATRE

Over 50? Fancy a fun way to move around, stay active and meet some likeminded folks? Step into Richmond is Richmond Theatre’s groovy 60-minute movement class. All abilities welcome – book your space online.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: ROTTEN ROYALS / AUGUST 9 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Would you be wooed by Richard the Lionheart? Are you ready for a date with King Edward I? Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots! Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Boasting the funniest and most outrageous regal scenes from the hit Barmy Britain shows, Rotten Royals promises Guildford will be most amused!It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

 

SPITFIRE PATROL  / AUGUST 9 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Spitfire Patrol is a female-led one-act comedy that follows a group of adventurous girl guides living through the tumultuous years of World War II. In their determination “to “do their bit” for England, they strike out on their own and conduct a patrol camp to test their skills. Find out what it truly means to “be prepared” with an evening of outdoor theatre at West Horsley Place this month.

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

 

SURREY HILLS TRAILBLAZER / AUGUST 10 / WINTERFOLD FOREST, NR CRANLEIGH

Rebooted for 2024, Marmalade MTB’s classic Trailblazer now features the best exhilarating trails of Winterfold Forest. With a bunch of exciting new trails, our new-recipe Trailblazer now brings the trails of Winterfold together with our favourites on Pitch and Holmbury Hills. Sign up and reserve your space pronto!

For more information, visit marmalademtb.com

 

COLLECTIVELY CAMBERLEY CAR SHOW / AUGUST 10 / CAMBERLEY TOWN CENTRE

Head to Camberley, and see over 200 vintage and classic cars take to the streets as the Camberley Car Show returns for another mammoth day of amazing motor vehicles. With a few surprises in store on the day, visitors can also expect live music, theatre, face painting, food, drink and more.

For more information, visit collectivelycamberley.co.uk

 

A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE / SATURDAYS + SUNDAYS / ALBURY VINEYARD

Calling all nature explorers… visit the wildlife trail at Albury Vineyard this Summer. Families are invited to visit for a self-guided wildlife walk through the vines featuring bat and barn owl boxes, bug hotels, bee hives, butterfly scrapes, an insect highway, wildflower meadows to attract pollinators, compost pits, a pond, and a huge bench shaped as a cow horn.

For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com

SUMMER POTLUCK TOURNAMENT / AUGUST 10 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

Love Underwater Hockey? Interested in finding out more? West London Ladies Underwater Hockey Team are proud to call Surrey Sports Park Olympic sized pool their new home. Befitting the occasion, they’re holding an open Summer Potluck Tournament. Players from teams can sign up as individuals, and in a ‘potluck’ style, will be mixed to form new teams.

For more information, visit gbuwh.co.uk

 

NATURAL DYEING WITH INDIGO / AUGUST 10 / MUSEUM OF FARNHAM, FARNHAM

Enjoy a day exploring natural indigo dye for textiles in the beautiful Garden Gallery of the Museum of Farnham. Your day will begin by learning about two indigo bearing plants, which are grown at the museum (Japanese indigo and woad), including advice on how to grow them yourself. Create your own indigo powder before exploring patterns, fabric and dyeing.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING  / AUGUST 10 / FARNHAM MALTINGS, FARNHAM

Create a series of drawings inspired by natural forms at Farnham Matings this month. In this morning workshop you will try drawing with sticks, pencils and paint and mix up the time from 30 seconds to 3 minutes that you spend drawing the same objects. You will even have a go at drawing music! Enjoy picking up a pencil and saying hello to your creative side. Suitable for all skill levels. All materials provided. Get experimental.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

MARTKET / AUGUST 10 / NEW HOUSE ART SPACE, GUILDFORD

A whole bunch of local (and less local) artists and makers displaying their best goods at Guildford’s New House Art Space this month. There’ll be bunch of new things, forgotten things, free things. The works!

For more information, visit newhouse.art

 

TUBEWAY DAYS – THE GARY NUMAN LIVE EXPERIENCE 1979/80 / AUGUST 10 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Since relaunching the band to the live circuit in 2021 with their new “Gary Numan”; frontman Chris Fielding, Tubeway Days – The Gary Numan Live Experience 1979/80 have been thrilling fans with their stunning replication of the Gary Numan early era classic songs. With a committed attention to detail, get set back to return to 1979/80 and experience Gary Numan as he once was.

For more information, visit electric.theatre

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP FEAT. SUGABABES / AUGUST 10 / ASCOT RACECOURSE

An exciting six-race contest is followed by a lively post-racing concert, with music presented by The Cambridge Club. Headlined by the Sugababes, supporting acts will be, Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems ft. Ellie Sax, Scouting For Girls, Denise Van Outen (DJ Set)

For more information, visit ascot.com

THE LOXWOOD JOUST  / AUGUST 10 – 11 + 17 – 18 / LOXWOOD MEADOW, LOXWOOD

Hear Ye! hear Ye! The annual and ever legendary Loxwood Joust returns to the meadows of the Surrey and Sussex borders this August. So be transported as you drink mead, make merry and indulge in the sights, sounds and senses of a time when things were treacherous, tough, tenacious and terrifically wicked. This year includes an extra weekend of majestic mayhem as well as camping!

For more information, visit loxwoodjoust.co.uk

 

CONSCIOUS CHANGEMAKERS WALK / AUGUST 11 / REIGATE HILL – GATTON PARK

A relaxed, mindful walk in the beautiful Surrey Hills to reconnect to nature and have heart-felt discussions with like-minded people about the change they want to be part of in the world.

For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk

 

THE GREAT GARDEN ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN THE SHEEP / JULY 20 – AUGUST 26 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY

Join the fun and frolics with Shaun this summer as he learns top tips about how to grow scrumptious fresh food from the garden to keep him in great condition. An education, immersive and super fun summer awaits at Wisley. Create your very own clay Shaun the Sheep, meet him ‘in the fleece’ and lose yourself in the straw bale maze. Join in with hands-on nature workshops and plant some insect-friendly flowers.

For more information, visit rhs.org.uk

 

SUMMER OF PLAY / JULY 21 – SEPTEMBER 1 / LEITH HILL PLACE, HATCHLANDS PARK, CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Beginning this July, select National Trust sites throughout Surrey will play host to a Summer of Play. Enjoy bowling, archery, boating and much more. The perfect day out for the whole family.

For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

 

WILD SUMMER CAMP  / JULY 23 – AUGUST 19 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Painshill Park in Cobham is a great place to set up camp this summer – a Wild Summer Camp. Learn how to build a den, light your fire, the bushcraft way to toast marshmallows and create your woodland mask with five days of really wild activities.

For more information, visit painshill.co.uk

JOYLESS JOBS FOR KIDS! / JULY 24 – SEPTEMBER 1 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSUEM, TILFORD

Visit Rural Life Living Museum’s Victorian Joyless Jobs jobshop in the Village Hall and have a go at some of the tasks Victorian children had to do. Expect birdscaring, chambermaid cleaning, and plenty of polishing to be done! Please note: nice smells and a sense of fulfilment is not guaranteed.

For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk

 

THE MAGIC GARDEN / WEDNESDAYS – SUNDAYS / HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY

Meet mythical beasts and enter a curious world of wonder within Hampton Court Palace as The Magic Garden returns to capture kids’ imaginations. After an enforced hiatus because of you know what, enjoy the chance to explore the historic royal palace and its fascinating history with a fun trail around the garden, discovering legends and tales of the kings and queens who once lived there.

For more information, visit hrp.org.uk

 

WILD EXPLORERS HOLIDAY CLUB / JULY 30 – AUGUST 22 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD

For really wild kids aged 5 – 11, head for Nower Wood near  Leatherhead and join this Wild Explorers Holiday Club for the day. Explore, play and connect with nature by building campfires, building shelters and toasting marshmallows.

For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org

CREATIVE SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS / JULY 31 – AUGUST 30 / FARNHAM MALTINGS, FARNHAM

From creative art and 3D design, to movie make up and circus school, enjoy a range of fun bookable-workshops for the kids this summer at Farnham Maltings.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com