YES FAM! THE BEST FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY
Yes Fam! It’s the latest guide to the best days out taking place in Surrey this March. Theatre, arts, crafts, nature, dinosaurs, tractors, family raves – bet you can’t wait! Get involved and make some memories with the little ones. Gosh darn it, they grow up fast don’t they?
THE BIG TOP / MARCH 1 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Suitable for little ones aged 0 – 4 – roll, roll up and join Bertie, the little boy with the big imagination. On one stormy, rainy day, Bertie is bored at home and from his bedroom, he takes us all to an imaginative, colourful circus show where anything is possible! Expect an interactive and creative storytelling session that ignites your mini-me’s imagination.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
NATURAL ART FOR FAMILIES / MARCH 5 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
Don’t you just love out when you go for a wander in the countryside and come across something unexpected that leaves a smile on your face? So enjoy a spot of nature with your fam this weekend and join the Surrey Wildlife Trust team by creating natural works of art to leave for others to enjoy.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
THE MAKE SPACE / MARCH 5 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Get creative and head to Watts Gallery this month for the latest instalment of The Make Space. With a different theme chosen for each session, March’s Make Space will guide you through some simple sewing and embroidery skills to make your own felt bird.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
THE GRUFFALO, THE GIANT AND THE MERMAID WITH JULIA DONALDSON / MARCH 11 – 12 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
It’s hard to imagine story time with the kids that doesn’t involve reading one of Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler’s catalogue of classics at some point. So if your little people love looking for a Gruffalo or are always looking for some room on the broom, then why not head for Kingston’s Rose Theatre and enjoy this magical medley/mash-up of some of Donaldson’s best-loved stories?
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE / MARCH 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Calling all occupants of interplanetary craft and space cadets everywhere! The award-winning, original family ravers Big Fish Little Fish return again to Farnham after a turn around the sun. This time our resident DJs, Baker & Beale, will not only be accompanied by the usual confetti, bubbles, balloons and foam (along with banging club classics from acid house onwards)
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
DICK & DOM IN DA BUNGALOW LIVE / MARCH 18 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Those pesky pair of TV presenters are back with all their farts and bogies. Twenty years after the hit BBC show ‘Da Bungalow’ first burst onto our screens, quadruple Bafta award winners Dick & Dom are bringing their own special kind of mayhem to live to New Victoria Theatre, Woking! So get ready to do your favourite pants dance and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with the family.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
TRACTOR RALLY / MARCH 18 – 19 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Love tractors? Who doesn’t? Discover a fanfare of fantastic farm machinery at the Rural Life Living Museum as terrific tractors by the tonne load take over the site. With working machinery and demonstrations, ‘Sit in the Seat’ of a vintage tractor, and more, expect a fantastic family day out for all.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
SING-A-LONG-A ENCANTO / MARCH 26 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Familiar with the soundtrack of Encanto being sung by little one’s morning, noon and night? Join like-minded lovers of this modern Disney classic as the New Victoria Theatre host this special sing-a-long screening of Encanto. So sing loud, proud and remember – we don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
DINOSAURS AND ALL THAT RUBBISH / MARCH 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
One small step for man, one giant pile of rubbish left behind! Man’s dream to reach the stars leaves the world in ruins and disturbs the sleeping dinosaurs. Will they wake up and save planet Earth? An imaginative adaptation of Michael Foreman’s environmental tale with dancing dinosaurs, fuelled by rock’n’roll. This riotous hour, packed with signature Roustabout silliness, will have you tapping your toes from start to finish! So get your tickets pronto for some fun with the fam in Farnham.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MOUSE & SAM / MARCH 29 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Aimed at 0 – 5’s, enjoy this interactive storytelling show at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month. A heartwarming tale of a timid mouse who unexpectedly ventures outside Sam’s house, enjoy role-play and sensory exploration that’ll teach your little ones how to play and be brave.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
BABY & TODDLER SHOW / MARCH 31 – APRIL 2 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Whether you’re expecting a bundle of joy to come your way in the next few months or in the throws of toddlerhood as we speak, find a haven of helpful products at the Baby & Toddler Show. Arriving at Sandown park racecourse at the end of the month, get your mitts on the latest hot picks and must-haves for your future family.
For more information, visit babyandtoddlershow.co.uk
THE MAGIC GARDEN / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Meet mythical beasts and enter a curious world of wonder within Hampton Court Palace as The Magic Garden returns to capture kids’ imaginations. Explore the historic royal palace and its fascinating history with a fun trail around the garden, discovering legends and tales of the kings and queens who once lived there.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk