YES FAM! IT’S CHRISTMAS!
Find your fill of festive days with the family, and take a look at our guide to what’s on in Surrey. Take a walk through a candy cane forest, go on a Santa cruise, make Christmas gingerbread cookies and much more with our latest list of winter wonders.
FESTIVE HEROES TRAIL / NOVEMBER 19 – JANUARY 8 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Join Painshill this Christmas for a statue trail in the landscape full of some very super surprises. Massive presents have been scattered around the gardens and inside the presents are some larger than life characters you might just recognise. Go in search for Superman, watch out for Wonder Woman, hunt for Hulk and see if you can spot Spiderman.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
CANDY CANE FOREST / NOVEMBER 26 – JANUARY 2 / KINGSTON
Kids can explore the magical Candy Cane Forest as part of Kingston’s winter wonderland experience this Christmas. Enjoy a Santa’s sackful of activities, food, music, and entertainment throughout and explore the magical trail while getting some ace festive snaps to remember the adventure by.
For more information, visit kingstonuponthames.info
MEET SANTA AND HIS REINDEER / NOVEMBER 26, 27 + DECEMBER 3, 4, 10 + 11 / SANTA FIR, SHAMLEY GREEN
Santa Fir, found near Shamley Green, is undoubtedly one of the county’s best places to get your Christmas trees. As well as a bevvy of evergreen pines, meet Santa and his reindeer on selected dates throughout December.
For more information, visit hanschristmasandersen.co.uk
SANTA CRUISE / DECEMBER 3, 4, 10, 11 + 17 – 23 / WEY & ARUN CANAL, LOXWOOD
All aboard! Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer gang have had to go for some last minute-training, so Santa’s decided to take a little cruise. So kids can meet the big guy and receive an early Christmas present while grown-ups sit back with a mulled wine and a mince pie.
For more information, visit weyarun.org.uk
SWINGBRIDGE SANTA SPECIAL RIVER WEY CRUISE / DECEMBER 3 – 21 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Departing from Millmead Island behind the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, take a cruise along the River Wey with the big, jolly man they call Santa. Then, lasting 45 minutes, sail away in a broadbeam boat for a magical yuletide trip to remember this December.
For more information, visit swingbridgeboats.co.uk
FATHER CHRISTMAS / DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Experience a magical Christmas at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village as you meet Father Christmas at the home of George and Mary Watts. Listen as he shares magical stories and join in with a festive sing-a-long.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS / DECEMBER 7 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Emma eagerly awaits Santa’s arrival and stares wistfully from her window in search of his sleigh as he makes his way across the snowy sky. Unofficial houseguest, Eddie, the mouse, can’t quite understand what all the fuss is about, so sets off to find Father Christmas and find out for himself. Ideal for kids aged 3 – 7 enjoy a magical afternoon of theatre this December.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM / DECEMBER 10, 11, 18 + 19 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
Head to the Rural Live Living Museum in Tilford for Christmas a la yesteryear. Expect Christmas crafts to make and take away with you and meet Santa in his Grotto. Get tickets quickly!
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
PARENT & CHILD CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD BISCUITS WORKSHOP / DECEMBER 11 / VICTORIA’S KITCHEN, WOKING
Enjoy some family fun at Victoria’s Kitchen in Woking and sign up for this Gingerbread Biscuits Workshop. Make some scrumptious cookies from scratch and decorate them with seasonal cheer before taking them home, sharing, and eating.
For more information, visit victorias-kitchen.com
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE / DECEMBER 15 – 18 / MILL STUDIO, YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
This magical and faithful stage adaptation by Glyn Robbins, performed by a talented cast of young people between 5 and 18 years old, is the ideal Christmas treat for the whole family.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE / DECEMBER 17 – 24 / BELLERBY STUDIO, G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Ever wondered what happens to Father Christmas when he needs a wee? Enjoy this hilarious musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s book as Santa makes his way around the neighbourhood, eating and drinking the delightful treats the kids have left for him. But – oh no! – he’s enjoyed one glass of milk too many, and he really, really needs a wee! Watch the drama unfold this December.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW OF CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMASNESS! / DECEMBER 19 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Fancy a fabulously Christmassy Christmas show packed with Christmas, Christmas and perhaps a little more Christmas. Head on over to Cranleigh Arts Centre this December and enjoy an adventure unlike no other, filled with festive songs and plenty of crowd interaction.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
FREE FAMILY DROP-IN: CORK REINDEERS / DECEMBER 21 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Enjoy some freemium entertainment at The Lightbox in Woking and enjoy some art and craft Christmas activities. Why not make some cork reindeer and take it home to add to your decoration collection?
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
SANTA SAVES CHRISTMAS / DECEMBER 24 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Who can save the magic of Christmas? Jack’s beanstalk won’t grow, Cinderella’s glass slipper is broken and what’s happened to the magic in the Fairy Godmother’s wand? It looks as though Christmas might have to be cancelled… So get ready for a festive adventure as you join Jack, Dasher, the Reindeer and Pompom the Penguin for a magical interactive musical. Suitable for little one’s ages 2 – 7.
For more information, visit swingbridgeboats.co.uk