YES FAM! THE BEST DAYS OUT IN SURREY THIS JANUARY
A New Year and new things to do for you and your family. Whether it’s trying out forest school or experiencing some mind blowing science, find out what’s on with this guide to the best days out in Surrey this January.
INTO THE WOODS: PARENT & CHILD FOREST SCHOOL / JANUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 9 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, parents and children can head to scenic Painshill Park for a morning or afternoon of Forest School. From 10 am – 11.30 am or 1 pm – 2.30 pm, spend time in the great outdoors and participate in a range of really wild bushcraft activities in a fun and safe environment. Let nature nurture your wild child and book your space today, from sensory free-play in the woods to songs and stories around the campfire.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
THE MAKE SPACE / JANUARY 7 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Bring your family to make arts and crafts at The Make Space inspired by a different artwork, exhibition or theme each month. This January, carve into clay using a technique called sgraffito, to create a colourful tile, with potter Leni.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
COOK TOGETHER: NOODLES AND BROWNIES / JANUARY 13 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
An adult and child ticket all-in-one! Every family has its favourite meals, but they can be even more special if made together. Join the Gordon ramsay Academy in Woking for a fun cooking class designed for adults and children to learn, cook and have a laugh with their in-house chefs as they tackle a few classic meals that will be sure to become regulars at home. Brownies and noodles… nom, nom.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
CHILDREN’S CONCERT / JANUARY 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The Children’s Concert returns to Guildford’s G Live this January. Enjoy an hour of wonderful music for 5-11 year olds, including Rossini’s colourful William Tell Overture, Piazzola’s Libertango , a popular film score, Offenbach’s Can-Can, a song to sing and much more – with lots of audience involvement inspired by the brilliant conductor Jonathan Willcocks and the musical magician Neil Henry!
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
MINI PAINTERS (UNDER 5s) / JANUARY 19 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Designed for little ones under 5, wander over to The Lightbox in Woking and join in with this messy painting session. Get creative and help improve sensory development and fine motor skills. All materials are provided, and advance booking is required.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
KIDS’ SYMPHONIC SUNDAYS / JANURAY 21 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Get hands-on and have a go at a range of musical instruments by heading for this monthly gig for kids at Farnham Maltings. Discover a plethora of instruments to pluck and play with and expand your mini-me’s musical horizons.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD / JANUARY 21 / RICHMOND THEATRE
This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT / JANUARY 24 – 25 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
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 trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
CAN BEAR’S SKI? / JANUARY 27 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Little Bear can’t catch the funny joke at school when friends are laughing, but feels the crunch of snow on frozen pavements. Join Little Bear and Dad Bear as they learn how there are many ways to communicate love, and to find your place in the world. Can Bears Ski? is based on the book by poet Raymond Antrobus, Ted Hughes award-winner, who draws on his own experience as a deaf child in a hearing world.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk