WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Want to find out what’s on this week in Surrey? Days out with the fam, nights out with the gang and plenty more is in store. Check out what’s on, make some plans, do said plans. Enjoy. Repeat.
SURREY ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS / JUNE 3 – 18 / VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Surrey Artists’ Open Studios return this June. Be inspired by and discover local artists who call Surrey their home as they invite you into their creative spaces. So take the trail, and why not purchase a particular piece of art that will take pride of place at your place?
For more information, visit surreyopenstudios.org.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL / JUNE 6 – 17 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Serenading you into summer with style this June, Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for a month of majestic music in the historical surroundings of the palace. Dance the nights away to an eclectic lineup of artists, including Gladys Knight, Soft Cell, Grace Jones, Kool & The Gang, Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Jones, Bjorn Again and Rick Astley.
For more information, visit hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
IN CONVERSATION WITH STACEY DOOLEY / JUNE 7 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Following several sell-out UK tours, Stacey is heading back on the road to celebrate the publication of her new book, Are You Really OK? Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency, which explores the mental health crisis in Britain and its particular impact on young people, was inspired by Stacey’s two most recent documentaries on mental health. Stacey will open up the conversation about mental health in young people to challenge the stigma and stereotypes around it.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
MEDITATION AND GONG BATH / JUNE 7 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
Enjoy a combined meditation with a gong bath for an ultimate 2-hour session of relaxation, rejuvenation and healing. Start with meditation followed by a gong bath, tuned into the planet Pluto and end the session with a woodland tea ceremony.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
STADIUM GOLF TOUR / JUNE 8 – 11 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
Twickenham Stadium will be the flagship venue for a new golf tour arriving in the UK this summer. This brand new tour has been created to afford golfers the chance to play in some of the most iconic stadia in the world, including now, the home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium. So book your tee time online and expect a unique day golfing.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY BANGERS LIVE! / JUNE 8 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous, singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days. Of course, you won’t have to sit cross-legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along! As well as the assembly bangers, there will be other musical surprises, throwback mashups and reflections on growing up in the 90s.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS / JUNE 9 – 11 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Head for Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and enjoy music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged three and up this June.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
OUTDOOR THEATRE AT PAINSHILL PARK / JUNE 9 + 18 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Painshill Park sets the stage for a trio of Outdoor Theatre events this June. Featuring A Midsummer Nights’ Dream and Twelfth Night, take your place on the lawn of the walled garden and bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Feel welcome to bring dinner in the form of a picnic and homemade snacks, while drinks will be provided by an outdoor bar selling non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
MARK SIMMONS: QUIP OFF THE MARK / JUNE 9 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of One-liners’ Mark Simmons brings his brand-new show on the road. This isn’t your average one-liner show, as there is a running theme throughout. Mark’s parents sold the house he grew up in this year, and he had to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
BEAT PRESENTS: BINKER GOLDING / JUNE 9 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Catch a true gem o the jazz scene at Guildford’s The Boileroom as Binker Golding arrives to play some tunes. A leading light of the new London jazz scene, multi-award-winning saxophonist & composer Binker Golding won the Jazz FM instrumentalist of the Year award in 2020 & in the duo Binker & Moses, the MOBO award in 2015.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / JUNE 10 / REIGATE METHODIST CHURCH, REIGATE HIGH STREET
The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives at Reigate Methodist Church on Reigate High Street this June, Bringing together local organisations, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability. Spend the day learning how to make your life choices more sustainable and be inspired to change your ways to live in a cleaner and altogether greener environment.
For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop/market
THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK / JUNE 10 – 18 / EVERYWHERE
Hooray, for planet earth and all it’s wonder! The Great Big Green Week takes place this June, encouraging everyone to get together and do their bit to help their neighbours and their neighbourhood live a greener lifestyle. From silent disco, litter picks to clearing your local stream of rubbish left there by some silly person.
For more information, visit greatbiggreenweek.com
JUNIOR CHEFS – MOVIE NIGHT / JUNE 10 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
Suitable for aspiring chefs aged 11 – 15, why not visit the Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking this month? With a range of sessions for kids this June, your mini-Masterchefs can learn how to make some tasty pizza and chocolate treats, perfect for a Saturday Movie Night. All that’s left to do is choose the film.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
THREAD 2023 / JUNE 10 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Join like-minded lovers of good yarn at the ninth annual Thread Festival, taking place at the master-crafter mecca that is the Farnham Maltings this June. Enjoy workshops, talks, demonstrations and exhibitions, and a vibrant marketplace ready and waiting for you to snap up some textile treats to take home.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
THE WHISKEY AFFAIR / JUNE 10 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
An ode to this discerning drink of choice, celebrate whiskey with a day of celebration, education, and perhaps some inebriation at G Live in Guildford. Discover a plethora of producers from far and wide, all vying for your taste buds’ attention. Enjoy masterclasses, tasters, live music and more. Drink responsibly! Respect the Whiskey!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
WORLD GIN DAY / JUNE 10 / SILENT POOL DISTILLERS, ALBURY
In celebrations of all things Gin, Surrey’s finest distillers and purveyors of this brilliant botanical elixir, the esteemed Silent Pool Distillers, will be hosting their very own shindig at their distillery in Albury. Sample some of the distillery’s drops, sip on some gin cocktails and enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit silentpooldistillers.com
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / JUNE 10, 11, 17 + 25 / GUILDFORD, EGHAM, REDHILL, WALTON + KINGSTON
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 Egham, Redhill, Walton and Kingston – browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
D!G / JUNE 11 / RAMSTER GARDENS, CHIDDINGFOLD
Enjoy outdoor theatre for little one’s in the glorious surroundings of Ramster Gardens this June. Nestled away deep in the countryside, experiencing a gentle introduction to theatre, D!g brings to life the story of growing plants, busy bugs and wiggly worms. Perfect for six months – 2 years.
For more information, visit ramsterevents.com
THE QUEEN’S READING ROOM FESTIVAL / JUNE 11 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
A brand new literary festival is taking place at Hampton Court Palace this month. The Queen’s Reading Room will stage its first festival with speakers including Dame Judi Dench, David Olusoga, Kamila Shamsie, Ben Macintyre and Ken Follett. The festival follows the success of Her Majesty’s book club, which launched on Instagram in January 2021 and has since amassed over 160k followers internationally.
For more information, visit royalreadingroom.uk
OPEN WATER SWIM /THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Love nature? Love to swim outdoors? Brace yourself for a dip in the lake at Buckland Park Lagoon with the gang from The SHAC. With regular sessions throughout the week, ditch the pool, sign up online, and enjoy the enlivening experience of some cold-water exposure this month.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES TRAIL / UNTIL JUNE 25 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Be a nature explorer and find all bugs and butterflies hidden around Painshill this May half-term. Included with general admission/free for members. Book in advance online and save up to 20%!
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 surreywildlifetrust.org
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