WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
It’s Easter this week! Chocolate eggs, bank holidays, time with family and friends. Whatever’s on the horizon this week, find your fill of things to do in Surrey with our guide to going out.
EASTER ACTING WORKSHOPS / APRIL 11 – 14 / THE ARTS CENTRE, GUILDFORD
The Arts Centre Theatre Society is thrilled to announce its Easter Acting School! Enjoy four days jam-packed with all kinds of classes, workshops and games to guarantee some fun during the Easter break. Workshops on everything from Film & TV to Radio to Accents and Shakespeare – you can also learn the Art of Auditioning. With two age groups to choose from (10-14-year-olds and 15-18-year-olds), expect lots of fun and games every day (obviously) and the opportunities to get to work on a variety of scripts and characters. Book early to avoid disappointment! If you have any questions, contact carrie@artscentreguildford.com.
For more information, visit artscentreguildford.com
GIANT EGG HUNT / NOW UNTIL APRIL 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 / NOW UNTIL APRIL 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 / NOW UNTIL APRIL 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 / NOW UNTIL APRIL 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 / NOW UNTIL APRIL 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 / NOW UNTIL APRIL 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
FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD / APRIL 12 – 16 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
The world premiere of a brand new kick-aspirational pop musical bursts to life as the Fantastically Great Women take to the stage to tell their stories. Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is an empowering new stage show which will be celebrated by anyone prepared to move and be moved, with characters and songs that pack a pop star punch!
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
PAINT & PROSECCO – BLOWN AWAY / APRIL 12 / ARTIFEX STUDIO, SMITHBROOK KILNS, CRANLEIGH
Take a sip, followed by a brushstroke at this Paint & Prosecco session held at the Artifex artists’ studio found at Smithbrook Kilns. In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, meet like-minded lovers of creativity as you capture a beautiful spring dandelion swaying in the breeze. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information, visit artifexdesigns.co.uk
SUPERSONIC SCIENCE SHOW / APRIL 13 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Do you love science and the crazy sights it can bring before your very eyes? Head along to Cranleigh Arts Centre this Easter Holiday and enjoy an hour’s entertainment of crazy science experiments that’ll leave you bamboozled. From flying potatoes, electrifying Barbie, and exploding cotton to glowing gherkins, the flying magic carpet and giant smoke rings, take a family trip out and enjoy this interactive show that’ll leave you with your mind blown.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
EASTER CRUISE / APRIL 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 + 20 / THE WEY & ARUN CANAL, LOXWOOD
Take in the sights and sounds of the idyllic section of the Wey & Arun Canal with this special Easter Cruise. Traversing the Surrey and West Sussex borders, enjoy snacks and drinks before taking part in the Easter Egg hunt.
For more information, visit weyarun.org.uk
FOREST BATHING / APRIL 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
REGGAE & DUB BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL / APRIL 14 / THIRTY3HZ, GUILDFORD
No work Friday? Celebrate the long weekend with a trip to Guildford’s finest boutique nightclub, Thirty3Hz and enjoy a night of reggae and dub. Get Irie vibes and dance all night long to reggae rhythms and deep down dutty dub delivered to your ears via the club’s state of the art sound system. Get your tickets quick!
For more information, visit thirty3hz.com
SKUNK ANANSIE / APRIL 16 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2019, British rock icons Skunk Anansie hit the road this spring, stopping at Guildford’s G Live along the way. Having garnered much of their success in the mid-90s, the band have recently released new music proving an instant hit with fans. So get ready to rock out this April and book some tickets quick!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
ANTIQUES HOME & INTERIORS MARKET / APRIL 17 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
This Sunday morning, head along to Sandown Park Racecourse as this popular antiques and interiors market returns. Whether you’re seeking that perfect chair for the corner of your room or an essential sideboard to store all your bits and bobs, browse and buy from some of the best antique hunters in the South East.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk
LOST VOICE GUY / APRIL 17 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
A former winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley comes to Camberley Theatre to provide one and all with much merriment and laughter. The first comedian to use a communication aid, Ridley blends the political with the personal in this exploration into living with a disability in daily life. He might not have a voice, but he’s got something to say!
For more information, visit camberleytheatre.co.uk
CHARLEY SAYS EASTER FEST 2022 / APRIL 17 / ESHER RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
In need of dancing all day and all night? It’s been a while. So get on your bass-face and get ready for Charley Says Easter Fest! Taking place at Esher Rugby Football Ground, enjoy sweet sounds live on stage from General Levy, Luck & Neat, Danny Rampling, Brandon Block, Alex P, Graham Gold, Terry Farley, Nicky Blackmarket and Kaos Kid & Terry George.
For more information, visit facebook.com/charleysaysevents
SURREY SCORCHERS V NEWCASTLE EAGLES / APRIL 17 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s been a tough season for British Basketball League contenders Surrey Scorchers. With only a handful of wins to their name, can they find the points they need and cause an upset against their high-flying counterparts Newcastle Eagles? Find your voice and show your support at Guildford’s Surrey Sports Park this month.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
LEARN TO WAKEBOARD / QUAYS WAKE & SKI, MYTCHETT
With spring officially sprung, Surrey’s water sports activities have begun! Whether you’re a seasoned water sports lover or are thinking about taking a new hobby, Mytchett based Quays Wake & Ski have a number of activities for you to try. This April, why not get some expert tuition from the team and try your hand at Wakeboarding?
For more information, visit quays.co
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