YES FAM! THINGS TO DO IN SURREY
Just because the summer holidays are over, doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop! No, no. Go an an adventure this September in Surrey and discover a Donkey Derby, Mysterious Mansion and much, much more with these fun days out for the family.
DONKEY DERBY / SEPTEMBER 4 / POLESDEN LACEY, GREAT BOOKHAM
Leatherhead & District Lions invite you to a fun family day in the beautiful environs of Polesden Lacey. Raising funds for local charities, community projects and residents, expect a bounty of brilliant activities, including donkey rides and a fun dog show. Free entry to house and gardens and free parking.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: THE MYSTERIOUS MANSION OF MYSTERY / SEPTEMBER 10 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Take a tour of the world’s most bewildering building with comedy heavyweights, The Noise Next Door. Who knows what lurks in the curious corridors and bizarre boudoirs of this ancient manor house? You do! What you say goes in this hour of anarchic entertainment that is fun for literally everyone. A little bit spooky, a little bit stupid and a whole lot of funny for the family.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
SURREY HILLS WOOD FAIR 2022 / SEPTEMBER 10 – 11 / FISH POND COPSE, CRANLEIGH
For lovers of lumber, gorgeous grains and wonderfully whittled wood, the Surrey Hills Wood Fair takes place at scenic Fish Pond Copse in Cranleigh Showground. Packed with all the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills, visitors can expect a fun day for the family, with workshops and demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend. Discover a world of wood, with stalls to browse and buy from and refreshments from local food and drink producers to keep you sustained and suitably refreshed.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY / SEPTEMBER 11 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Do tiny toy replicas of emergency vehicles take centre stage in your home? If your little ones are mad about machines, then Brooklands Museum’s Emergency Services Day is necessary. Featuring vehicles from the past and present, book online and get ready for a fun day out for the family.
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
MALTINGS YOUNG CRAFTERS: 10 – 15 YRS / SEPTEMBER 12 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Taking place weekly at 4 pm, young creatives should make their way to Farnham Maltings for the Young Crafters workshop. Explore and develop your artistic skills in a fun environment led by professional tutors and artists.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
WEY RIVER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 17 / DAPDUNE WHARF, GUILDFORD
September sees the celebration of World River Day, aiming to raise awareness of the importance these waterways play in our lives. So support your local river and head to Dapdune Wharf in Guildford for the Wey River Festival. Enjoy a fun day for the family beside the banks of the River Wey. The day will run from 11 am until 10 pm with plenty of activities planned for the day, as well as food and drink and, of course, a bounty of riverboats.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
ENCORE DRAMA JUNIORS AUTUMN TERM / SEPTEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 10 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
For showbiz kids aged 7 – 11 with SEN looking for extracurricular tuition, why not sign up for the Encore Drama Classes at Guildford’s G Live this autumn? Taking place on Saturday mornings and led by a specialist SEN practitioner, the classes have an emphasis on confidence and self-esteem building.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
DR MAGGIE – AM I MADE OF STARDUST? / SEPTEMBER 25 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Superstar space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is here to answer all your questions about the wonders of the universe for curious children (and adults!) – from whether it’s raining gemstones on Jupiter to what the astronauts are having for dinner on the International Space Station! Part of the Guildford Book Festival, get some tickets for an out of this world adventure this September.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
SUNFLOWERS AND SHEDS / SEPTEMBER 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
With Frank’s family so far away, he passes the time on his beloved allotment. When the plot next door becomes empty, he looks forward to meeting his new neighbour. Until she arrives that is! Staged on lovingly recreated life-size allotments, this story about two lonely people, an old man and a young Ukrainian woman, who both understand the heartache of missing their families, reminds us that with the breaking down of barriers, friendship can grow in the most unlikely conditions. A charming piece of theatre for kids and their families, get some tickets quick for a feel-good family day out.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
AVA THE LITTLE RANGER AND HER SAFARI FRIENDS
Are you a ‘Little Ranger’? If you love the environment and want to help protect endangered species in the wild, then a visit to the Surrey-based ‘Little Ranger’ website should be on the agenda. As well as producing sustainable clothing with percentages donated to Rangers working on the frontline helping to protect endangered species, founder Keri Whinney has just launched her debut Children’s book, ‘Ava The Little Ranger and Her Safari Friends’.
For more information, visit littleranger.co.uk