YES FAM! EASTER HOLIDAYS + MORE
Whether you choose an Easter Egg Hunt or decide to go on a bear hunt, the next few weeks in Surrey are packed with some awesome days out for the whole family. Discover. Do. Do tell your friends.
EASTER LINDT GOLD BUNNY HUNT / MARCH 23 – APRIL 14 / 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
THE LION INSIDE / MARCH 28 – APRIL 14 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A heart-warming story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes … and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! Suitable for kids aged 3+ get some tickets quick for a magical trip to the theatre.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
THE BEAR TRAIL / MARCH 29 – JUNE 7 / KINGSTON UPON THAMES
In collaboration with Wild in Art and Walker Books, the Bear Trail comes to Kingston upon Thames this month. Inspired by Michael Rosen’s beloved picture book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” this public art trail promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Featuring ten unique bear sculptures, each hand-painted by talented artists, sculptures will be scattered throughout the town center, creating a delightful adventure for families, friends, and visitors alike.
For more information, visit kingstonfirst.co.uk
EASTER AT THE MUSEUM / MARCH 30 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Celebrate the arrival of spring with some ‘woolly’ themed activities with the Mill Cottage Farm Experience. Children will have the opportunity to meet real-life lambs and some other furry friends, as well as get hands-on with all sorts of woolly activities such as handling, carding, spinning and weaving. There will also be an opportunity to get messy with some Easter crafts and take part in our ‘egg-cellent’ scavenger hunt.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
KIDS PADDLESPORT CAMPS / APRIL 2 – 3 / WATERSIDE CENTRE, GUILDFORD
Take to the water this Spring! Children age 8-15 years can join British Canoeing qualified coaches and small groups in the outdoors for a brilliant mix of paddlesport challenges and games, whatever your previous experience. For physical activity, improved skills, lots of confidence and great fun. Children must be able to swim 25m in light clothing. Bouyancy aids will be provided. Book your space online.
For more information, visit surreyhillsandrivers.co.uk
EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY / APRIL 3 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Drop in to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud and celebrate all things spring for this free events (donations welcome). Search for eggs hidden around the theatre foyer and garden – if you find them all you’ll get an Easter treat. With free craft activities, dressing up, outdoor chalk art, face painting* and delicious refreshments available from our Riverbank Kitchen – this is one egg-stravaganza you won’t want to miss!
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
SHORT STORIES TALL TALES: THE GINGERBREAD MAN / APRIL 3 / CRANLEIGH ARTS
Come and meet the curious gingerbread man who discovers he has arms and legs and a cherry nose! An energetic spin on the famous fairy tale that’s been told and retold by families for nearly two centuries. This tall tale will enthral and inspire your little one’s creative imaginations.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
FAMILY DAYS: PATTERNS OF NATURE / APRIL 6 – 11 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
It’s springtime! Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village has 18 acres of flowers, trees, hedges, woodlands and lawns for your family to explore and enjoy. Join them for this fab Family Day with activities for everyone to connect with and draw inspiration from nature. From capturing patterns under microscopes, and painting ‘en plein air’, to building homes for little creatures. Don’t miss having an adventure in the Verey Playwood and refuel with a picnic in the grounds or by picking up lunch from the Tea Shop.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: THE ADVENTURE ACADEMY… FOR ADVENTURERS / APRIL 7 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Enroll at the world’s most reckless and ridiculous school with comedy legends The Noise Next Door. Where will your adventure take you? Dangerous deserts? Treacherous tundras? Volatile volcanoes? It’s all up to you in this side-splitting, globe-trotting hour of entertainment that is fun for all ages.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
CHILDREN’S YOGA CLASS / APRIL 8 / SHP HEALTH, DORKING
Bend, and stretch this summer with these awesome Yoga Classes for kids courtesy of the fine folk at SHP Health in Dorking. For kids aged 6 – 10, enjoy a 45-minute session where you’ll gently playfully explore yoga. With songs, games and themes to bring the practice of yoga to life – book online.
For more information, visit shphealth.co.uk
BIG EASTER STATUE TRAIL + WILD EASTER CAMP / MARCH 16 – APRIL 14 + APRIL 8 – 12 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Ready for an Egg Hunt? Giant eggs are waiting to be found in the Painshill landscape this Easter. Come along and see if you can find all the colourful characters. A trail sheet will be available to pick up at the entrance. Bring a pencil, and tick off the eggs as you find them in the landscape. Also, check out the Wild East Camp and top up on your bushcraft skills for a fun week outdoors.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
PARENT AND TEEN WOOD WHITTLING / APRIL 8 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Get creative and hands on with our family workshop this Easter. Join us for a 1-day introduction to whittling (wood carving) by making your own country hiking pole. Led by wood skills expert Clive Walker, you will spend the day selecting and cutting your wood from our estate and then fashioning your own walking pole.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
AARDAMAN MODEL MAKING / APRIL 13 + 14 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Aardman Animations, the world-renowned studio behind beloved characters Wallace & Gromit, is set to enchant audiences with a special event at Nova Cinema on April 13th and 14th. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to delve into the captivating world of model-making through interactive sessions run by an expert model maker, who has worked on some of Aardman’s best-loved productions, alongside a delightful double bill featuring two iconic Wallace & Gromit adventures: “The Wrong Trousers” and “A Close Shave.”You’ll be able to get creative with clay and make the devious Feathers McGraw or supportive sidekick Gromit to take home with you!
For more information, visit novacinema.com
SCIENCE MUSEUM – THE LIVE STAGE SHOW / APRIL 13 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. An unmissable family show that’ll capture the fascination of the whole family whilst learning something new and exciting too.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS / APRIL 19 – 21 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Join Zog in his latest adventure as Julia Donaldson’s character steps onto the stage at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. With his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
FLEECY FROLICS / APRIL 20 + 21 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON
For the ultimate family springtime treat, Merrist Wood’s annual celebration of lambing and countryside crafts is hard to beat. Over the weekend, witness teeny tiny baby lambs being born, as well as a number of other activities such as animal feeding, woodland crafts, and demonstrations.
For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT / APRIL 20 – 21 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond-theatre
WRESTLEFORCE / APRIL 28 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The superstars of WrestleForce return to the Electric Theatre in Guildford for another incredible afternoon of professional wrestling action the whole family can enjoy! Featuring all the things you would expect from great professional wrestling. The larger than life characters, the incredible high flying maneuvers and the scintillating feats of power and athleticism! Don’t miss the 2 hour extravaganza!
For more information, visit electric.theatre