WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
As we set sail into the last week of July, we’ve got another week of awesome events taking place in Surrey this week. A very famous rabbit, a music legend and much more await.
PAINSHILL ART TRAIL / JULY 22 – SEPTEMBER 9 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
This summer, artwork, old and new, featuring Painshill will be displayed around the landscape. Stroll around the art trail and discover giant gold frames positioned in front of famous Painshill views. Take a selfie and immerse yourself in a ‘living work of art’. Activity sheets will be available for families to pick up from the visitor centre, with some fun ideas for kids to get involved.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
MARVELLOUS INVENTIONS / JULY 22 – SEPTEMBER 2 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Get your motors running and head for the home of British Motorsport, Brooklands Museum, for a summer of marvellous inventions. Take part in family craft workshops and wander the Discovery Trail to learn about fantastic machines.
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
SUMMER OF PLAY / JULY 22 – 31 / POLESDEN LACEY, 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
IN2DRAMA / JULY 24 – 28 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
For kids who have dreams of being on the stage, head to Cranleigh Arts Centre this summer for masterclasses in dance, acting, music production, singing and audition, film production and technical theatre. You can leave the course with headshots, showreels and casting advice – all the tools you need to succeed. For ages 11 – 15 and 16 – 21
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
JUNIOR CHEFS (11-15): 3 DAY COOK AND BAKE CLUB / JULY 25 – 27 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
If your kids love slicing, dicing and cooking up a storm in the kitchen, then why not fuel their passion for food with this 3-Day Cook and Bake Club at the Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking? Enjoy some surprise kitchen activities and learn incredible culinary skills to take home and wow the fam.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST / JULY 25 / THE RECTORY GARDEN, CRANLEIGH
Love is familiar. Love is a devil. The King and three friends take an oath dedicating themselves to a life of study, avoiding the company of women for three years. No sooner have they made their vow the Princess of France and her ladies-in-waiting arrive, presenting the men with a severe test of their high-minded resolve. Widely believed to be the prequel to Much Ado about Nothing, this early Shakespeare promises luscious costumes and a few surprises. Taking place in the Rectory Garden, deck chairs and picnics are actively encouraged!
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT & BENJAMIN BUNNY / JULY 26 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
The brilliant Quantum Theatre is coming to West Horsley Place this summer with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Catch Peter and his naughty cousin as they cause mischief in Mr McGregor’s garden. Expect a magical afternoon with the family in the glorious environs of West Horsley Place.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
WILD LEARNING / JULY 26 – AUGUST 30 / CLAREMONT, WINKWORTH, ALICE HOLT, WIMBLEDON
Get wild and enjoy a summer of wild learning. Think den building, rope swings, pirate rafts, hills to run up and down, and much fun. Limited spaces are available; book online pronto.
For more information, visit wild-learning.net
THE JOCKEY CLUB LIVE: TOM JONES / JULY 26 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Music nights at Sandown Park Racecourse are back for 2023! Marking his return to the historic course after his outstanding 2017 performance, international icon TOM JONES will perform a full headline set after racing later this month. Snap up a ticket quick!
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/live
INTRODUCTION TO SUP / THURS – MON / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
If you’ve seen hoards of SUP users on the beaches and the rivers and thought, ‘Hey, I’d like to give that a go’, then why not join the outdoor pursuit enthusiasts, The Surrey Hills Adventure Company, for an introduction to all things SUP? With sessions taking place Thursday – Monday, reserve your space today.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
WHOLE LOTTA COMEDY CLUB / JULY 27 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Whole Lotta Comedy presents a rip-roaring evening of laughs, featuring a smorgasbord of stand-up from some of the best comedians the UK circuit has to offer. Each month’s show will see a different line-up, with a variety of comedy ranging from traditional stand-up to musical acts, observational, and the dark and daft. Up this month to give you a laugh and a half; Jordan Brookes, Gareth Neale, Matt Stellingwerf and Hal Cruttenden.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
GEORGIA / JULY 27 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Electro pop comes to Pryzm in Kingston this month as Georgia celebrates the release of her latest album Euphoric. Make like a crocodile and snap up some tickets quick for a night of new bangers.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
ANIMATE YOUR IMAGINATION / JULY 28 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
If you can dream it, you can do it! Animate your imagination at Watts Gallery this July with this excellent animation workshop. Have fun with photography and make some awesome mini-movies created by your mind! Sign up online.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS / JULY 28 / FARNHAM CRICKET CLUB
Cartoonish capers in Shakespeare’s funniest farce! Two sets of shipwrecked twins – who lost their doubles years ago – unknowingly end up in the same place at the same time. Chaos ensues; but will the searching siblings find each other in the end? Expect silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put their own inimitable spin on this classic comedy.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
STREET / JULY 28 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Let’s face it – one of the best things about the summer season is eating al fresco. With an array of dining options for foodies to choose from, the outdoor eating game has never been better. If you need a festival fix and an eclectic mix of eateries this July, head over to Farnham Maltings and experience ‘Street’. Find live music, food trucks, a pop-up bar and plenty of seating.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
QIPCO KING GEORGE WEEKEND / JULY 28 – 29 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
With the exception of Royal Ascot, the QIPCO King George Weekend is one of the most important, historic and glamorous races on Ascot’s calendar. Quench your thirst at various champagne and cocktail bars, picnic on the luscious lawns and soak up the atmosphere across the weekend. As the sun goes down on Saturday, dance the night away to live music around Ascot’s iconic bandstand.
For more information, visit ascot.com
THE PROCLAIMERS / JULY 29 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Having walked well over 500 miles, iconic twin brothers Craig and Charlie Read, AKA Scotland’s finest The Proclaimers arrive at G Live later this month. Haing recorded their 12th studio album in 2022, the duo first emerged over 35 years ago and continue to perform to sell out crowds. Catch some classics and book a ticket quick.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk