YES FAM! IT’S THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS!
Hands up, who’s excited for the summer holidays? With weeks ahead, it’s probably high time, we thought of what we can get up to to occupy those gorgeous little humans we call, our kids. Without further ado, find a range of family activities and days out taking place across Surrey this summer.
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
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
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
SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT – BUGSY MALONE / JULY 31 – AUGUST 12 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Ready for summer fun? This two-week summer project provides young performers aged 8-17 years old with the chance to tread the boards at a venue that’s hosted the biggest stars in show business. With THREE full-scale performances in G Live’s main auditorium with the help of a professional creative team, enjoy a creative summer holiday performing a classic.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
CHILDREN’S YOGA CLASSES / JULY 31 – AUGUST 21 / 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