YES FAM! SUMMER FUN
Looking for summer fun by the tonne? Take a peek at our pick of some of the best family days out taking place in Surrey and Berkshire this June…
THE GRUFFALO / MAY 29 – JUNE 2 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Who said there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s timeless tale of Mouse and his saviour, the mythical and monstrous Gruffalo, comes to The Rose Theatre this month. Enjoy songs, laughter, and great family fun.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
30 DAYS WILD / JUNE 1 – 30 / EVERYWHERE
Spend the month of June getting closer to nature by taking up the Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild Challenge. From walking barefoot in the grass to counting spiders in the shed, get the kids closer to nature this June, and help nurture our environment.
For more information, visit www.surreywildlifetrust.org
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS / JUNE 1 / G LIVE, BELLERBY STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Laugh out loud and head to Guildford’s G Live for their monthly comedy club 4 kids. We all enjoy a good giggle, which is why G Live round up some of the best comics on the circuit to come and do what they do best, but without the rude bits! Age: 6 – 11
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
LET’S ALL DANCE – THE UGLY DUCKLING / JUNE 1 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
This classic tale is brought to life in this brand-new ballet for the whole family. Tackling themes of social acceptance and learning to like yourself in a fun, child-friendly, and charming way.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
GODALMING TOWN SHOW & CARNIVAL / JUNE 1 / GODALMING HIGH STREET
Prepare to party, as carnival comes to Godalming for a day of dancing and celebration. Join the beach party-themed carnival procession and then head for the entertainment arena for further festivities and family fun.
For more information, visit www.godalmingtownshow.co.uk
MORGAN AND WEST – FOR KIDS! / JUNE 1 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
Time-travelling magicians Morgan and West bring their acclaimed show of mystery and mayhem to Windsor for this very special kids show. Get set for an afternoon of unbelievable and mind-boggling brilliance.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM / JUNE 5 – 6 / RICHMOND THEATRE
From the makes of Peppa Pig, the BAFTA award-winning animation is brought to life in this stage production featuring Holly the Fairy Princess and her best friend, Ben the Elf.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
VANN FEST FAMILY FESTIVAL / JUNE 7 / VANN FARM, OCKLEY
Set in the Surrey Hills, enjoy good times at this grass-roots, family festival, featuring locally sourced food and drink and some of the best local bands playing live music.
For more information, visit www.vannfest.co.uk
WEAR IT WILD / JUNE 7 / EVERYWHERE
Love wildlife? Of course you do! Celebrate WWF’s Wear It Wild Day by donning your favourite animal outfit, and help raise money for endangered species all over the world.
For more information, visit www.wwf.org.uk
THE LUNA CINEMA: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN / JUNE 7 / MORDEN HALL PARK
Enjoy a night of film under the stars, as the open-air Luna Cinema hosts this screening of The Greatest Showman this June. Spread out a rug, bring a picnic dinner and get ready to enjoy the show.
For more information, visit www.thelunacinema.com
ROBOT WARS / JUNE 8 – 9 / SPECTRUM LESIURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
For the ultimate in robot fighting entertainment, head to Guildford Spectrum for a weekend of maniacal mechanical machines. Equipped with all manner of arsenals to burn, cut and tear their opponents apart, the stars of Robot Wars leave the relative comfort of the television studio to go on an extreme tour across the country. Who will rise? Who will fall?
For more information, visit www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk
BE HAPPY, HARRY HIPPO / JUNE 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Trot off with Harry the hippo as he travels across Uganda with his faithful friend Olly the Oxpecker, to experience sights and sounds in search of what makes him happy. Enjoy playful puppetry aimed at assisting families to understand the signs of childhood depression.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
THINK PARROTS SHOW / JUNE 9 / KEMPTON PARK
Mad about macaws? For parrot enthusiasts and fans of these colourful feathered friends, visit Kempton Park this weekend for a day of family fun. Kids under 14 go free with a paying adult.
For more information, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
WILD KINGSTON / JUNE 9 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Celebrate the natural world and head for the Rose Theatre for an inspiring and informative afternoon celebrating the living world and all creatures, large and small, who are so fortunate to share it.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
New parent? Love watching stand-up comedy but hate to leave the little onesat home? This June Farnham Maltings will host a very special Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Clubwhereby you the parent arrive, with babyin tow, to be entertained by some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
FATHER AND CHILD WOODLAND CAMPFIRE / JUNE 14 – 15 / MORDEN HALL PARK
Spend some quality father and son time, with this special Father’s Day get together around the campfire. Enjoy woodland crafts, and cooking over the open fire.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
WINGS & WHEELS / JUNE 15 – 16 / DUNSFOLD PARK, CRANLEIGH
Fantastic flying machines and monster-like motors come together for the annual Wings & Wheels event at Dunsfold Park this August. Enjoy air shows and motor shows as well as stunt zones, a kid zone, evening entertainment and much more. Open from 9am – 8pm with free onsite parking, witness the wonder that is Wings &Wheels this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more information, visit www.wingsandwheels.com
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR / JUNE 15 – 16 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillarhas captivated the imagination and minds of children since 1969. From page to stage, catch this highly-acclaimed production, and sit back for a timeless classic.
For more information, visit www.camberleytheatre.co.uk
SUPER SATURDAY / JUNE 15 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
Head for the Rural Life Centre, found on the outskirts of Farnham, for a day of family fun on Super Saturday. Take part in activities, watch interesting demonstrations and even try your hand at some rural craft-making.
For more information, visit www.rural-life.org.uk
THE TEMPEST / JUNE 15 / ORANGE TREE THEATRE, RICHMOND
Introduce the kids to some Shakespeare this June with this family-friendly adaptation of the Bard’s classic play The Tempest at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. When the King’s boat is shipwrecked what will the survivors discover about themselves?
For more information, visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA / JUNE 18 – 19 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The Olivier Award-winning production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to Guildford’s G Live this July. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
TOM GATES LIVE ON STAGE! / JUNE 19 – 22 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The award-winning team behind Horrible Histories and Gangsta Granny presents the brand new story of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon. Enjoy this exciting and hilarious adventure with Tom and his friend, as colourfulcharacters come alive.
For more information, visit www.atgtickets.com
WIZARDRY CUPCAKE CLASS / JUNE 23 / VICTORIA’S KITCHEN, WOKING
Enjoy a magical morning at this parent and child wizardry cupcake class. Bring your favourite witch or wizard and make some oh-so- tasty treats to take home and share with the family.
For more information, visit www.victorias-kitchen.com
PYO / CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM, WEYBRIDGE
Enjoy a day in the great outdoors and forage for a bounty of fruit to take home and eat. A great day out that’ll help kids learn more about the wonderful world of fruit and veg. Open from now until the end of the summer.
For more information, visit www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk
HONK / JUNE 26 – 27 / WILDE THEATRE, SOUTH HILL PARK
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Ugly Ducklingis retold with actors, puppetry and music in this exciting production at South Hill Park Arts Centre this month. Fun for the whole family, join the adventure and meet an array of farmyard animals with some valuable life lessons to impart.
For more information, visit www.southhillpark.org.uk
FARNHAM CARNIVAL / JUNE 29 / FARNHAM
Farnham Carnival takes over the town on the last Saturday of the month. Dating back to 1923, this historical carnival is organised by the Farnham Lions. Live music and entertainment can be expected during the day, with the procession kicking off at around 6pm.
For more information, visit www.farnhamcarnival.org.uk
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC / JUNE 29 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
If you go down to Walton today, you’ll be sure to find a gathering of friendly furry friends for a teddy bears picnic, with story-telling and songs.
For more information, visit www.riverhousebarn.co.uk
SUMMER FAYRE & DUCK RACE / JUNE 29 / ALEXANDRA GARDENS, WINDSOR
A firm fixture in the calendar for some 40 years, Windsor’s annual Summer Fayre and Duck Race is back at Alexandra Gardens this month. Enjoy entertainment, food, drink and fun for the whole family.
For more information, visit www.werotary.org.uk
CHOBHAM ADVENTURE FARM
Come rain or come shine, whether you fancy playing on the frames indoors, go crazy in the supersized sandpit outdoors or meet your favourite farmyard animal, enjoy it all at Chobham Adventure Farm this summer.
For more information, visit www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk
ZORBING / HOBBLEDOWN, EPSOM
Fancy running around in a giant ball? Sounds fun right? Take a trip to the wonderful world of Hobbledown and take on a zorbing obstacle course for maximum fun this summer.
For more information, visit www.hobbledown.com
LITTLE LEARNERS / MERCEDES BENZ WORLD, WEYBRIDGE
Got a little Louis Hamilton in your life? Let the kids get a taste of the action by taking the wheel in a safe and friendly environment at Mercedes Benz World in Weybridge.
For more information, visit www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk
WINDSOR DUCK TOURS
Fancy seeing the sights of Windsor in a slightly different way? All aboard a ginormous duck for a great family day out! Get picked up by this amphibious vehicle in Windsor, and then take to the river for a guided tour – complete with quacks.
For more information, visit www.windsorducktours.co.uk
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