YES FAM! THE BEST FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY
In search of a fun day out for the family in Surrey? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got fire engines, outdoor theatre, farms and even a weekend in the company of Henry VIII himself! Find out what’s in store this July with our guide to what’s good.
FAMILY FUN DAY / JULY 6 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Launch your summer with our Family Fun Day… A whole morning dedicated to creative workshops, mini performances, and activities for everyone to come and take part in. No need to book in advance, just turn up on the day! Donations welcome so that these awesome free events can continue for the community.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
FUN WITH FIRE ENGINES / JULY 6 – 7 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Nee-nor, nee-nor, nee-nor! If your kids love the thrill of those big red machines as they race off to save the day, then this Fantastic Fire Engines Day held at Tilford’s Rural Life Living Museum is a must. Meet a range of fire safety vehicles from the decades and maybe even take to the driver’s seat to live out your wildest firefighter fantasies.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
FARM OPEN MORNING / JULY 7 + 21 / MERRIST WOOD, WORPLESDON
Spend the morning at Merrist Wood for an open morning on the farm. Come and meet all the wonderful farm animals – piglets, goat kids, sheep and lambs, Darcey the donkey, cheerful chickens, happy ducks and, of course, a turkey! If you love a morning walk with your children or family, this is a great opportunity to come along and say hello to the alpacas, llamas and rheas. You will be able to get up close and pet the animals, animal feed will be available at an extra charge. This is a great opportunity to take lots of pictures of your time on the farm.
For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
MILKSHAKE! LIVE – ON HOLIDAY! / JULY 12 – 14 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two presenters for an all-new adventure!
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
MEGA SLAM / JULY 13 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Grab your foam finger, seat yourself in the Megaslam arena and get ready to witness jaw-dropping, edge-of-your-seat action. Designed for families, Megaslam‘s 2024 live tour features Team Nasty battling it out with Team Megaslam in a series of epic matches designed to get the whole family out of their seats and cheering on their favourites!
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
HENRY VIII’S JOUST / JULY 13 – 14 + 20 – 21 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
History’s most thrilling sport returns to its celebrated home of Hampton Court Palace this summer holiday. Be dazzled by a real Tudor joust at the home of Henry VIII – a famous jouster himself. You may even glimpse him participating in the event! Pick your favourite knight and cheer, jeer and follow all the fun of an epic face-off until one knight reigns supreme.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA / JULY 19 – 20 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The Olivier Award-winning production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre 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 atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN / JULY 19 – 20 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
In the Night Garden Live is coming to Yvonne Arnaud this July. Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
SUMMER OF PLAY / JULY 21 – SEPTEMBER 1 / LEITH HILL PLACE, 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
THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK / JULY 23 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
The brilliant Quantum Theatre are coming back to West Horsley Place this summer with an enchanting new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale: The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. Pull up a picnic rug and get ready for an adventure in the great outdoors.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
WILD SUMMER CAMP / JULY 23 – AUGUST 19 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Painshill Park in Cobham is a great place to set up camp this summer – a Wild Summer Camp. Learn how to build a den, light your fire, the bushcraft way to toast marshmallows and create your woodland mask with five days of really wild activities.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
THE GRUFFALO, THE WITCH AND THE WARTHOG with JULIA DONALDSON / JULY 27 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe, Britain’s most popular children’s author presents a show full of magic, music and excitement. Along with four actors, including her guitar-playing husband Malcolm, Julia brings six of her stories to life with songs, puppetry, and of course an appearance by the Gruffalo himself.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
OUTDOOR THEATRE: MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS / JULY 27 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
If you could change anything on your bicycle, what would it be? A comfy new saddle? An ice cream maker? Rocket boosters?! Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic tale, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HOSTING HENRY VIII FESTIVAL / JULY 27 – 28 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
West Horsley Place host a very special guest this July as Henry VIII arrives for two days of immersive and authentic experiences for all. The perfect day out for the family, find out what it was really like to live way back when.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
FAMILY FUN DAY / JULY 28 / MEADOWBANK PARK, DORKING
Fancy some family fun? Of course you do – that’s why you’re here! Head for Meadowbank Park in Dorking for s super family day out this July. Expect plenty of stalls, children’s activities, sports races (suitable for all ages), competitions for your dog, performances on the stage, fun fair rides… the lot!
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk