YES FAM! THE MOST EGGSCELLENT ADVENTURE
Looking to go on a most eggscellent adventure this Easter holiday? Whether you’re ready to go on a good old egg hunt, or looking for a fun-filled family day out – find out what’s taking place in Surrey and Berkshire this April with our guide to what’s on…
NETHERLANDS NATIONAL CIRCUS / APRIL 3 – 7 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
Roll up, roll up, and be entertained underneath the Big Top as the Netherlands National Circus come to town for a magical night of excitement and suspense. Featuring juggling, acrobatics, aerial performances and more, book your tickets for a great family night out this April.
For more information, visit www.thenetherlandscircus.com
EASTER PANTO – PETER PAN / APRIL 5 / DORKING HALLS
Missing panto already? Fear not, for Bobby Davro leads the cast in Dorking Halls’ Easter Panto production of Peter Pan. Fly into the night sky to Neverland for a magical family adventure.
For more information, visit www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
DRAGON NEST QUEST / APRIL 6 – 22 / WINKWORTH ARBORETUM, GODALMING
Discover a land of mystery and wonder at Winkworth Arboretum this Easter Holiday and take the Dragon Nest Quest to discover the mythical beasts that may be lurking in the undergrowth – as well as chocolatetreats rewarded to the bold and brave adventurers.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
EASTER HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN / APRIL 6 – 22 / RHS GARDENS, WISLEY
Hop along to Wisley this Easter, and follow the rhyming rabbit along a themed trail based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monk’s much-loved book. Take part in arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, music workshops and much more throughout the holiday.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk
EASTER LINDT GOLD BUNNY HUNT / APRIL 6 – 22 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt returns to the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court Palace. Hunt high and low around Henry VIII’s home and gardens, and meet somes of the palace’s most famous characters from the past.
For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk
EASTER AT KEW / APRIL 6 – 22 / KEW GARDENS
Take part in a range of activities taking place at Kew this Easter. Get creative in the Tower of Colour, get wild on a Woodland Walk, climb and crawl your way over the Log Trail,, or simply sit back and relax with Sunday Stories – the choice is yours.
For more information, visit www.kew.org
CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT / APRIL 6 – 22 / HAM HOUSE AND GARDEN
Take an avian adventure at Ham House and garden this Easter and try to find 10 different bird feathers that have fallen from the great bird of the sky into the garden. Find them all and be rewarded with a chocolate treat.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
WILDLIFE TRAIL / APRIL 6 – 22 / WINDSOR GREAT PARK
Become a nature detective by scouring and exploring the plants and wildlife that call Windsor Great Parkhome. Take in the spring air, and get set for an adventure on this awesome wildlife trail this Easter.
For more information, visit www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
AFTERNOON ART / APRIL 7 / ORLEANS HOUSE GALLERY, TWICKENHAM
Get crafty and get creative with an afternoon of art at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday spending time painting, printing and making to release your inner artist.
For more information, visit www.orleanshousegallery.org
EASTER HOLIDAYS / APRIL 9 – 22 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE
Reach for the stars and take part in a moonscape mission with Watts Gallery this Easter. With a host of celestial satellite-themed activities and workshops taking place throughout the week, getcreative with arts and crafts to spark the imagination.
For more information, visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk
extreme activate kids club / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Get active, and spend the week expending energy with a host of sports and activities scheduled at Spectrum Leisure Complex in Guildford. From weeklong camps to family days out, swim, bowl, and skate your way to an awesome Easter Holiday.
For more information, visit www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk
WOODLAND ADVENTURE DAYS / BIRTLEY HOUSE, BRAMLEY
Wonder over to the Wigwam Woods of Birtley House, found on the outskirts of Guildford, for a woodland adventure. Discover and learn about a variety of bushcraftskills in a day of action-packedexploration.
For more information, visit www.thesurreyhillsadventurecompany.com
THE CAT IN THE HAT / APRIL 10 – 21 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
What happens when a cat in a hatsits on your mat? Based on the Dr.Seuss classic, catch the maniacal and anarchical world of the Cat in the Hatas he comes to play and cause mischief aplenty at The Rose Theatre this Easter.
For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
FANTASTIC MR FOX / APRIL 11 – 13 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
The Man in The Moon Theatre Company celebratesits21stanniversarywith a production of the lively and wiry tale of Fantastic Mr.Fox. Featuring a cast of 5 – 19 years old, follow the adventures of the oh-so clever Mr.Fox as he outsmarts the farmers to save his friends and family.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
CIRCUS EXTREME / APRIL 12 – 22 / OLD DEER PARK, RICHMOND
Roll up, roll up and be entertained underneath the UK’s largest Big Top, as the Circus Extreme come to Richmond this Easter. Enjoy a magical experience brimming with excitement and suspense, as some of the most talented performers take to the floor for juggling, acrobatics, aerial feats and more. Book your tickets for a great family night out this April.
For more information, visit www.circusextreme.co.uk
RISE AND ROAR / APRIL 14 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Venture into the Magic Garden of Hampton Court Palace for this quiet sessiondevised for those living with, or caring for someone with Autism, and for those who have any other sensory needs, and their families and carers.
For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk
DAVID BADDIEL’S ANiMALCOLM THE MUSICAL / APRIL 15 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
The award-winningStory Pocket Theatre presents its musical adaptation of David Baddiel’s story about a boy, Malcolm, who finds an unexpected affinity with the animals he thought he didn’t like. Featuring physical theatre, puppetry, andmuch music, witness this comic-book tale as it comes alive on stage.
For more information, visit www.farnhammaltings.com
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA RACEWAY / APRIL 15 / ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Spend a day at the races with this Easter Eggstravaganza, taking place at Royal Windsor Racecourse. With 7 races to take in, kids under 18 go free and can be entertained throughout the day with activities such as bouncy castles, face-painting, anda mini farm – all planned for your pleasure.
For more information, visit www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
BRAINIAC LIVE! / APRIL 16 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
Strap in and buckle-up as the Brainiac team return to the stage to unravel the secrets behind some of science’s greatest mysteries. Expect exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves, and an evening of madcap calamity.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
THE BEAR AND THE PIANO / APRIL 18 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
As part of Woking’s annual Literary Festival, listen to a reading of David Litchfield’s charming tale of The Bear and The Piano.Enjoy this moving story of exploration and belonging from the prize-winning author and illustrator, complete with real piano sounds played by the bear!
For more information, visit www.thelightbox.org.uk
SING-A-LONG-A: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN / APRIL 18 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Sing along to all your favouritesfrom the Hollywood blockbuster The Greatest Showman with a special screening taking place at G Live in Guildford this Easter holiday.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT / APRIL 19 – 22 / RUNNYMEDE MEADOWS
We love RunnymedeMeadows, atruly beautiful space to inspire the imagination So why not go there on an adventure, and take up the Cadbury Egg Hunt challenge this Easter? Follow the clues, and complete your trail to be rewarded with a chocolate treat.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
EASTER WEEKEND / APRIL 21 – 22 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
The Rural Life Centre hosts a fabulous weekend of Easter activities this April. Join the trail and embark on an egg hunt, take part in the Easter Bonnet parade, or simply soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a fantastic family day out.
For more information, visitwww.rural-life.org.uk
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR AT SEA / APRIL 27 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Set a course for comedy, and sail away with The Noise Next Door as they seek to capture the fearsome Captain Bloodbeard in an afternoon of silly theatre. Enjoy mermaids, magic and singalong sea shanties as the multi award-winning cast of quick-wittedcomedianstakes your suggestions for the story, stand them upside down, and set them back down again.
For more information, visit www.electric.theatre
FLEECY FROLICS / APRIL 27 – 28 / MERRISTWOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON
For the ultimate family springtime treat, Merrist Wood’s annual celebration of lambing and countryside crafts is hard to beat. Over the weekend, witness teeny tiny baby lambs being born, as well as a number of other activities such as animal feeding, woodland crafts, anddemonstrations.
For more information, visit www.merristwood.ac.uk
DRAWDIO WORKSHOP / APRIL 27 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM
Fancy making music whilst you draw? Sounds cool, right? Sign up for this awesome workshop taking place at Brooklands Museum and learn how to make a ‘Drawdio Pencil’. Spaces are limited, and booking is highly recommended.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
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