YES FAM!
From last-minute ideas for half term to some of the best family days out in Surrey and beyond – welcome to the latest edition of ‘yes Fam’ – your guide to fun family stuff this month.
TUFF NUTTERZ INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE / MAY 25 – JUNE 2 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
If you are the proud parent of some proper nutterz, then how about ‘channeling-the-nuts’ at Surrey Sports park this month? Tuff Nutterz is fun for the whole family! A place to come and relax while the kids have a blast and if you’re brave enough, you are welcome to join in too. Measuring 300 metres long, this supersize inflatable maze is packed with 30 fun and challenging obstacles to complete, including huge slides, climbing walls, hanging rails, balance balls and more!
For more information, visit tuffnutterz.co.uk
BUGS & BUTTERFLIES TRAIL / MAY 25 – JUNE 23 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Ready for an adventure? Become a nature explorer and find all bugs and butterflies hidden around Painshill this May half-term and beyond. Pick up a trail sheet and unearth all the bugs and butterflies you can find in the landscape.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS / MAY 25 – JUNE 2 / WATERCRESS LINE, ALRESFORD
Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters, and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement!
For more information, visit watercressline.co.uk
HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE! / MAY 25 – JUNE 1 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with this special production at Hampton Court Palace this half term. Using actors and 3D special effects, this fantastic show will thrill you and your children.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AT G LIVE / 28, 29 + 31 / G LIVE , GUILDFORD
Creative kids can explore a variety of awesome workshops taking place at Guildford’s G Live this half term. Whether it’s an introduction to Technical Theatre, a cookery class or even building your own video game – reserve your space today.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
THEATRE WORKSHOPS / MAY 28 – 30 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
For little one’s who love some drama, visit the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this half term for a range of theatrical workshops. From magic and illusion to make-up and cape-tactic superheroes – experience the magic of theatre this month.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS / MAY 28 – JUNE 2 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too? Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE OLD FAIR OF ABINGER / JUNE 8 / ABINGER COMMON
Hear Ye! The Old Fair of Abinger returns this June promising a Medieval day to remember. A quintessentially English way to spend a fun-filled family afternoon meeting brave Knights, beautiful maidens, Lordships, Ladyships and much more.
For more information, visit abingerfair.com
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
New parent? Love watching stand-up comedy but hate to leave the little ones at home? This June, find your way to Farnham Maltings for the Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club, whereby you, the parent, arrive, with baby in tow, to be entertained by some of the best up-and coming comedians on the circuit.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
COOK TOGETHER: FATHER’S DAY / JUNE 16 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
An adult and child ticket all-in-one! This Father’s Day, get your junior chefs in the kitchen with their hero as they join our fun Sunday afternoon cooking class together. They’ll be working as an adult and child pair to rustle up a delicious alternative Sunday lunch! Sign up pronto for fun with your papa.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
PLANETARY AGENCY – SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP / JUNE 23 + 30 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Step into the exciting world of the Planetary Agency and embark on a journey to become one of our esteemed agents! Our educational programme, designed for children and young people, ignites creativity and dynamism as we tackle pressing environmental issues head-on. Each session will be packed with missions, fun facts, and lots of discussion. You will explore climate and environment, through games, films, science experiments, crafts and a mini-eco-Olympics! Children will have to attend all 3 sessions to complete the course. They will be presented a certificate and a small souvenir certififying they are part of The Planetary Agency.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON / JUNE 29 – 30 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Paddington is coming to visit the Rural Life Museum! The world’s most famous bear from Peru is coming to visit the Rural Life Museum this June. Paddington will be appearing for meet and greet sessions at intervals throughout both days. Book your tickets to avoid disappointment! Paddington meet and greet will take place at various times on both days, timings will be announced a few days before the event, but there will be multiple opportunities during the day.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk