YES FAM! THE BEST FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY THIS OCTOBER

STORIES IN THE DUST / OCTOBER 6 / THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot. Will our intrepid explorers make it? They’re full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans. Find out what happens at Guildford’s Electric Theatre this October. 

For more information, visit electric.theatre

 

101 DALMATIONS / OCTOBER 8 – 12 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

The smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians is coming to New Victoria Theatre Woking this autumn, starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Hear’say) as the greatest villain of them all, Cruella De Vil. Dodie Smith’s classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography, witty songs and irresistible puppies! Book you and the fam some seats for an epic trip to the theatre this month. 

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

TRANSPORT FEST / OCTOBER 20 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE

London Bus Museum arrive at historic Brooklands Museum this month for the return of Transportfest. Expect extensive bus displays, including rarely-seen early examples, as well as wonderful examples of other commercial transport such as taxis, military & emergency vehicles. There will be heritage bus trips, a collectors’ market, live music and children’s attractions. This event is not just for transport enthusiasts, but fun for all the family as well. A dream for any vehicle loving kids and big kids alike. 

For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com

THE BUBBLE SHOW / OCTOBER 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Get ready to be dazzled by an array of bubbles in all shapes and sizes! From the playful bounce of bouncy bubbles to the mind-boggling inception of bubbles inside bubbles, prepare to be astounded! Witness the mystical allure of smoke bubbles, the geometric perfection of square bubbles, and the awe-inspiring grandeur of giant bubbles that seem to defy gravity. And hold onto your seats as Mr. Bubbles unleashes the fiery spectacle of fire bubbles! Get ready for family fun at the Farnham Maltings this month. 

For more information, farnhmamaltings.com

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD / OCTOBER 26 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Join the Ministry of Science as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!  They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in. 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 trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

HALF TERM THEATRE WORKSHOPS: SOUND DESIGN + CREATIVE MAKE-UP / OCTOBER 28 – 30 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Have a theatrical kid or two living under your roof? Nurture and nourish their talents with a range of theatre workshops happening at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month. From Sound Design to Drama Camp, discover your kids inner talents for the stage and sign up online. 

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

CARDBOARD CARNIVAL  / OCTOBER 28 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE

Ready for some immersive, creative fun? Trunk, Tail, Ears or Wings? Carnival creates itself from all sorts of things! This is ‘Carnival of the Animals’ but not as we know it. Dissected for body part potential to create the ‘ultimate animal’, take inspiration from the music by Camille Saint-Saëns, a little help from Darwin and a whole lot of cardboard to mash up a show full of puppet possibility. Inspiration and delight for everyone from 4 to 104.

For more information, riverhousebarn.co.uk 

 

WILD EXPLORERS HOLIDAY CLUB / OCTOBER 29 – 31 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD

For really wild kids aged 5 – 11, head for Nower Wood near Leatherhead and join this Wild Explorers Holiday Club for the day. Explore, play and connect with nature by building campfires, building shelters and toasting marshmallows.

For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org 

GAMERS LOUNGE / OCTOBER 31 / CRANLEIGH ARTS

Get ready for some retro-gaming fun as The Gamers’ Lounge comes to Cranleigh Arts on October 31st with over 3,000 console games from the 1980s through to the mid-2000s. There will be plenty of consoles and controllers to go around and there will be both single-player and multi-player games, allowing up to four people to compete against each other at a time if they wish. This event is suitable for all ages but parental supervision is recommended.

For more information, cranleigharts.org 

BRICK OR TREAT / SEPTEMBER 27 – NOVEMBER 3 / LEGOLAND, WINDSOR

Brick Or Treat is back at Legoland, Windsor, this October, promising a Monster Jam to remember. As the park is transformed into a pumpkin-filled wonderland, enjoy a monstrous party packed with fantastic with the whole family.

For more information, visit legoland.co.uk

 

THE HALLOWEEN TRAIL / OCTOBER 4 – 31 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, SOUTH NUTFIELD

Immerse yourself in a world of spooky wonder and outdoor adventure at Priory Farm this October.  From spooky Halloween trails that unravel bewitching tales to pumpkin picking experiences filled with excitement at every turn, gather your family and friends and create unforgettable memories this month.

For more information, visit prioryfarm.co.uk

PUMPKIN FARM / OCTOBER 19 – 31 / VAN ARNHEM NURSERY, GODALMING

Looking for a pumpkin experience? Pick your own pumpkin, grab a hot drink and a bite to eat, and let the children enjoy our outdoor activities. Open every day from October 19 to Halloween, free family fun days will take place over the last two weekends of the month. 

For more information, visit hanschristmasandersen.co.uk

 

ENCHANTED CLAREMONT / OCTOBER 19 – NOVEMBER 3 / CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDENS, ESHER

Join the Wandering Witch and her merry band of magickal creatures for an adventure trail around scenic Claremont Landscape Gardens in Esher this October half term. The Wandering Witch and some of the magickal creatures share their favourite class from ‘Magick School’, which will your favourite be?

For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

 

PUMPKIN WEEK / OCTOBER 19, 20 + 25 – 30 / SECRETT’S FARM, MILFORD

Possibly, our favourite pastime when it comes to Halloween is the picking, carving, and painting of pumpkins. Nothing quite says ‘Halloween’ like a giant pumpkin lit incandescently to reveal a frightening face. So head to Secrett’s Farm in Milford this half term and enjoy the adventure of seeking out your very own pumpkin to take home and transform into a terrifying jack’ o’ lantern. Expect spooky activities, a fancy dress competition, glitter tattoos, and more. Book your tickets online.

For more information, visit secretts.co.uk 

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 1 / CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM, ADDLESTONE

It’s a fact (probably). Crockford Bridge Farm near Weybridge is one of the best spots to pick a pumpkin. This patch is positively bursting with the rotund and robust autumnal orange fruits. Perfect for carving the most ghoulish of faces, the farm will be opening its pumpkin fields on weekends during October for you to seek and find your very own pumpkins fit for you and your home. Additionally, the Farm will host their famous Pumpkin Festival this half term, packed with activities, theatrics and much more. Book tickets online.

For more information, visit crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk 

HALLOWEEN AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE / OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 3 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY

Explore Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace this Halloween, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court Palace. As you tiptoe through the dark winding corridors and courtyards, you’ll feel the chilling presence of the Palace’s infamous ghosts hiding around every corner. Work with ghost hunters to seek out all of Hampton Court Palace’s spirits, but keep your distance – these ghosts are best kept to the past.

For more information, visit hrp.org.uk 

 

HALLOWEEN HALF TERM / OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 3 / HATCHLANDS PARK, GUILDFORD

Join Hatchlands Park some Halloween fun with a pumpkin hunt in the garden for the little ones and spooky activities on our parkland trail. They’ve even got some broomsticks to help you on your way! And from Sun 27 – Thu 31 Oct, 12-4pm, don’t forget to pop into the house for some spooky surprises too. Look out for the familiars hiding in the Drawing Room, follow the scent of woodsmoke to the witches’ cauldron or join the puppets’ tea party in the library… if you dare!

For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

 

ZOOLAB TRAIL + WILD HALLOWEEN CAMP / OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 3 + OCTOBER 28 – 30 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Can you find all the spooky creatures as you explore Painshill? Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and use the clues at each stop to help you fill in the missing word. Fancy spending more time in the great outdoors? Sign up to the Spooky Halloween Camp and try your hand at a spot of bushcraft. 

For more information, visit painshill.co.uk

 

HALLOWEEN STORYTELLING & SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN / OCTOBER 28 + 30 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Discover the strange, spooky secret beneath the staircase. Hear how a brave servant laid to rest a troublesome ghost. Find out ways to protect yourself and your house from ghosts. Seasonal stories to celebrate all things marvellous and magical. As well as stories, expect to play some games and even make a witch’s potion! Explore some spooky stories, but don’t worry- this event is suitable for all ages. Why not dress up in your favourite Halloween costume?!

For more information, westhorsleyplace.org

 

SPOOKY HALF TERM WORKSHOPS / OCTOBER 29 – 31 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

From spooky filmmaking and halloween makeup to crafty kids and mixed media workshops, Farnham Maltings host a number of excellent workshops for kids this half term. Reserve your space online and expect some creepy treats. 

For more information, farnhmamaltings.com

 

FIREWORKS SPOOKTAKULAR / OCTOBER 31/ SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER

Head to Sandown Park for a spooky night out this October. Prepare for a night filled with games, activities and food but be careful, who knows where the next fright may come from? Once the spooky activities conclude, head outside for a spooktacular fireworks display which can be viewed from the main Grandstand. 

For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk 

 

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