WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
The sun’s been shining, the Easter Holidays are upon us and the good times are about to get that bit better. Egg hunts, beer festivals, forest bathing and wife carrying races – get plenty of pleasure for your leisure time this week with the latest instalment of our guide to what’s on in Surrey.
GIANT EGG HUNT / APRIL 1 – 19 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY
Go on the most eggcellent of adventures and discover enormous eggs that can be found around RHS Garden, Wisley. Take a woodier and join in with planting or craft workshops, with daily easter activities taking place throughout the holidays.
For more information, visit rhs.org.uk
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA / APRIL 2 – 24 / BOCKETTS FARM, LEATHERHEAD
For an Easter Eggstravaganza to remember, take a trip to Bocketts Farm and prepare to be met by the hundreds of gorgeous baby lambs that have recently arrived into the world. Take part in a fun trail, with chocolate treats to be found, craft making, live shows in the Easter garden, tractor and trailer rides and more.
For more information, visit bockettsfarm.co.uk
EASTER EGG STATUE TRAIL / APRIL 2 – 24 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Discover giant, colourful Easter egg statues on a special trail through scenic Painshill Park this April. Book early to avoid disappointment!.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
EASTER EGG HUNT / APRIL 2 – 18 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Venture to the beautiful estate of historic Polesden Lacey and celebrate Easter with nature trails as you explore your surroundings and take part in nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Taking place daily 10 am – 3 pm, the cost of the trail is £3 per child that’ll include a trail map, pencil and chocolate egg at the end.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR / APRIL 2 – 18 / ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW
Inspired by Eric Carle’s classic book, wind your way through this themed trail at beautiful Kew this Easter. Discover sculptures of juicy fruits and a cosy chrysalis as well as digesting facts about the wonder of nature at the same time.
For more information, visit kew.org
EASTER LINDT GOLD BUNNY HUNT / APRIL 2 – 18 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt returns to the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court Palace. Hunt high and low around Henry VIII’s home and gardens and meet some of the palace’s most famous characters from the past.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
VOLUNTEER DAY: TREE POPPING TO MAINTAIN CHALK GRASSLAND / APRIL 4, 13 + 20 / REDHILL + CHIPSTEAD
If you’re keen on conserving Surrey’s rich and diverse wild landscapes, then sign up and become a Surrey Wildlife Trust volunteer. From clearing common lands to providing nature with habitats to thrive and flourish, Surrey Wildlife Trust looks after a range of sites scattered across the county. This month, help’s needed to do a spot of tree popping in order to maintain the chalk grassland habitats in Redhill and Chipstead.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
GYLES BRANDRETH: BREAK A LEG / APRIL 4 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth’s case, it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got News For You and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical. Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM / APRIL 5 – 9 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Ooh, Betty! Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw star in the stage production of the hit 70s sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave’ Em. Coming to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this April, expect the ultimate feel-good night out, washed down with lashings of nostalgia and Mother’s prune wine.
For more information, visit Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP / APRIL 6 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Swoosh and swish your ink this April and join in with this modern calligraphy workshop held at Cobham’s, Painshill Park. Led by your tutor Judy Broad, learn the fundamental techniques you’ll need to create your very own greeting cards, birthday cards, affirmations and more this spring. The class will include a take-home starter kit so that you can continue your calligraphy journey.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE / APRIL 6 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Go wild and travel back through time to encounter some totally roar-some dinosaurs at Camberley Theatre this month. Journey to the Jurassic era and meet real life-like dinosaurs face-to-face in a raw-inspiring day out for the whole family.
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS COVENTRY BLAZE / APRIL 6 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Gather the whole family together for this fiery fixture and catch ice hockey’s Guildford Flames when they play host to Coventry Blaze this month. Experience the thrills and spills of end-to-end action on the ice, with the face-off scheduled for 6 pm. Kids go free!
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
BILLIONAIRE BOY / APRIL 7 – 10 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this fantastic new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story of Billionaire Boy. Join 12-year-old Joe Spud, the richest boy in the country, as he splashes the cash and works out what money can’t buy.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
FARNHAM BEEREX / APRIL 7 – 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This celebration of all things barley, hop and malt sees various sessions taking place over the weekend, as the Farnham Beerex makes a welcome return to the Maltings. Featuring an abundance of ales, beers and ciders from near and far, enjoy live music to tempt potentially tipsy toes to tap onto the dance floor, and sup on something special to the sounds of Grizzly and The Grasshoppers, DisCover, The Gambit Jazzmen and The Farnham Big Band.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
WET LEG / APRIL 7 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Banquet Records, Kingston’s premier independent record shop, host the outstanding Wet Leg at Pryzm in Kingston. Following a support slot on IDLES’ most recent tour, the duo from the Isle of White celebrates the release of their self-titled debut album out on Domino on April 8. So get a ticket quick, if there are even any left!
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / APRIL 7 / ESHER THEATRE
Showcasing the best in stand-up comedy, Outside The Box Comedy Club comes to Esher Theatre this April with a line-up of established and up and coming talent. With clubs dotted across South West London and beyond, find some funny and bag yourself a seat today. Line-up details announced soon.
For more information, visit eshertheatre.com
FOREST BATHING / APRIL 8, 13, 20 + 26 / ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW
Find some space to unwind your mind and soak up some earthly energy from the forest. Head for UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew Gardens and experience this group forest bathing session. Get grounded and find the peace of mind to venture forth into your day with positivity.
For more information, visit kew.org
DYLAN MORAN / APRIL 8 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The dry humour and wit of the one and only Dylan Moran will be on full display as the man himself arrives at Guildford’s G Live. Back with his brand new show, We Got This, catch Moran wax lyrical about the absurdity of life right now.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
GLEN WOOL – THE TINY KINGS OF WINTER / APRIL 8 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
For those looking to fill their Friday night with a heavy helping of hilarity, join stand-up comedian Glen Wool at the Cranleigh Arts Centre this April. Casting an eye back over four years of tumultuous change, expect an hour of unsettling stories about settling down, growing up, growing out, and dropping off (kids at school), getting older, dumber and wiser in equal measures.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
EASTER 50 CHALLENGE / APRIL 9 / THAMES PATH
Have you been training hard over the winter months? Ready for an Ultra Challenge? Setting out from the base camp of Royal Windsor Racecourse, walk, jog or run the various looped routes that’ll take you through Windsor Great Park and along the Thames Path for some breathtaking views. Choose from a 50km Ultra or 25km, and enjoy running in the great outdoors.
For more information, visit ultrachallenge.com
KEW THE RUN / APRIL 9 + 10 / ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW
Legs at the ready! Kew The Run is South West London’s brand new road closed running event that’ll leave you breathless with the beautiful vistas you’ll encounter along the way. From the world heritage botanical gardens of Kew to a scenic tour of historic Richmond, choose from either a 10k race on Saturday or the half marathon route on Sunday.
For more information, visit kewtherun.com
INCREDIBLE INSECTS / APRIL 9 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Hayley Jones from RHS Wisley will be at The Lightbox in Woking for a family-friendly talk and activity whereby you’ll learn all about the lives of Incredible Insects. While they might be diddy creatures, the importance of aspects and other invertebrates is not to be underestimated. Be inspired by insects and reserve your free space today.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
EASTER EGG TRAIL / APRIL 9 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Hop, hop, hoppity-hop! Roam over to the Rural Life Living Museum this Easter and try to find the trail of eggs that silly old Easter Bunny has left behind. They really must be more careful. Collect a trail sheet on arrival and head out on a hopping mad adventure.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
ETHICAL VEGAN EVENTS / APRIL 9, 10, 16 + 24 / EGHAM, GUILDFORD, WALTON + EPSOM
Ethical Vegan Events will once again be popping up throughout Surrey with their excellent markets. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced. Catch them in Egham, Guildford,
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
THE GIN AFFAIR / APRIL 9 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
An ode to this discerning drink of choice, celebrate all things Gin with a day of celebration, education, and potentially some kind of inebriation. Discover a plethora of producers from far and wide, all vying for the attention of your taste buds, and enjoy masterclasses, tasters, live music and more. Choose from an afternoon or evening session – and drink responsibly!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
THE UK WIFE-CARRYING RACE / APRIL 10 / DORKING
Not for the faint-hearted and ideally suited to those in a loving relationship who don’t mind being thrown over their partner’s shoulder, the UK Wife Carrying Race makes a return to Dorking this April. The winner will be invited to compete at the world title competition, taking place in Finland later on this year.
For more information, visit trionium.com
1-DAY ROLLERSKI COURSE / APRIL 10 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR
Love to ski and slalom your way down the slopes, but struggling to find some snow-capped peaks in order to indulge your desires? Ever thought about rollerskiing? A great workout that will help improve agility and balance whizz your way around Dorney Lake near Windsor this April and discover your new favourite sport.
For more information, visit rollerski.co.uk
FROM DIRT TO DISHES / APRIL 10 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Enjoy a culinary celebration and venture over to the Rural Life Living Museum for their inaugural From Dirt to Dishes event. Come together and meet local producers, growers and makers, and enjoy foodie demonstrations as well as lots of activities for the kids to enjoy.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
HUGH CORNWELL / APRIL 10 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Legendary frontman of one of Guildford’s finest exports, 70s punks, The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell, comes to The Boileroom for an intimate show. Playing tracks old and new, pick up some tickets quick for an evening of cult entertainment.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
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