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SaT urday 4 March
Beautiful Books
haslemere Educational Museum
10.30am-12pm. For 5-11s. Book related art & crafts. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Book online.
15 Minutes of Fun
chertsey Museum
Free craft session for all the family - drop-in anytime from 1.30-3.30pm.
animal Encounters Tour
Merrist Wood college
Guildford 11am or 2pm. On the two hour tour you will see animals including meerkats, tortoises, black throated monitor lizard and a wide selection of birds and reptiles. For ages 5+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). £18 per person. Book here.
Sunday 5 March
natural art for Families
nower Wood Educational nature reserve Leatherhead
1-3pm. Family art in the woods for ages 4+. Family of 4: £27.80. Book here.
Frimley Lodge Miniature railway
Frimley Lodge Park
Miniature train rides from 11am4pm. Buy tickets from the ticket office on the day. £1.50 per ride, under 3s free.
Monday 6 March Little Twigs
ripley court School
9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play for children aged 18 months-3 years with an adult. The sessions take place in Ripley Court’s Forest School. Enjoy a snack and hot chocolate at the end! £5 per child, please book here. Little Twigs runs every Monday in term time.
Tu ES day 7 March
Busy Bee Toddler Session
St hilary’s School
Godalming An afternoon of play and activities for toddlers and their parents. Everyone is welcome! These free sessions take place weekly on Tuesdays during term time from 2-3pm. No booking needed.
Toddler Tuesday
Surrey heath Museum
33 Obelisk Way, Camberley Craft, stories and play for 1-5s with an adult. ‘The ant and the grasshopper theme’. £1.50 no booking needed.
Toddler Time
rydes hill Prep School
Guildford Free session aimed at children aged 18 months3 years with an adult, although younger siblings welcome. 10-11am. These sessions are weekly in term time with a mixture of fun and engaging activities. Book here.
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Tu ES day 7 March
Mini Gallery Explorers
The Lightbox
Woking Stories, rhymes and creative crafts for under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. Free, donations welcome.
Thur S day 9 March
Martin Brown – Illustrator of horrible histories
uca Film and Media centre
Farnham 4.30-5.30pm. Aimed at 5-9yrs and those interested in illustration. Book here.
Fr I day 10 March
Mummy! haslemere
Educational Museum
1.30-2.30pm. Egyptian themed session for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.
SaT urday 11 March
animal adaptations
Science Workshop
Godalming Library
For ages 6-10. 2.30-3.30pm. Learn how an animal’s environment can connect to how they have adapted to survive in extreme environments, plus model a spider glow worm. Tickets are £3 from Godalming Library or email godalming. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
open day
Surrey history centre
Woking 10.30am-3pm. Free, no booking needed. Discover Surrey’s diverse heritage
from maps to archaeological finds, plus talks and free family activities including mini digs.
Lions, Tigers, Football & unicorns, Farnham Library
A family session of word fun with poet Coral Rumble, aimed at ages 5-11. 10.30am-12.30pm or 2-4pm. Book here.
Sunday 12 March
Big Fish Little Fish Family rave, Farnham Maltings
For ages 0-8 with their adults. Book here.
Family Morning Bird Walk
Wellesley Woodlands
Aldershot 9-10.30am. Free but booking essential here.
Tu ES day 14 March
Special Science Storytime
Godalming Library
4pm. Learn about the science behind a classic fairy tale -
The Three Billy Goats
Gruff. Make a mini bridge out of recycled materials and see if it is strong enough for Bertram the Library Bear to cross... For ages 3+. Free, donations welcome.
W E dn ES day 15 March
Paper hand Flowers
Farnham Library
3.45-4.45pm. Make some beautiful paper flowers. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day! £1 per child. Limited spaces so please sign up at the library or contact farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Musical Theatre
Dance Acting
Holiday Camps
LAMDA
Ages 4-18 yrs www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk
Guildford, Godalming, Shalford, Cranleigh
E: guildford@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01483 821932
Cranleigh Arts Centre (Thursday)
*NEW VENUE*
Godalming Masonic Hall (Tuesday & Thursday)
Guildford St John’s Stoke Church (Wednesday)
Shalford Village Hall (Monday & Friday)
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SaT urday 18 March
Mother’s day crafts
Godalming Library
2.30-3.30pm. For ages 5+. Make a pop-up flower mother’s day card. Tickets £2 from Godalming Library or email godalming. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Family craft Time
The Mayford centre
Woking Make something special for Mother’s Day or get an Easter decoration ready! 11am1pm or 2-4pm. Book here.
Junior animal Keeper Experience
Merrist Wood college
Worplesdon, For ages 6-10. Join the animal keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals. £70, book here.
Mother’s day craft
haslemere Library
10.30-11.30am. Make personalised paper flowers to give to someone you love on Mother’s Day. For 3-8 years, £1.50 per child. Reserve your place by emailing haslemere. library@surreycc.gov.uk
Mother’s day Gift, Byfleet community Library
2-3.30pm. Make a lovely gift for
your mum on her special day. For ages 4-12. £1 per child, book by reserving your place at the library desk.
Sunday 19 March
Mother’s day
hatchlands Park
East Clandon GU4 7RT
10am-5pm. Treat your mum to a day at Hatchlands Park with free entry for mums.
LEGo Exhibition & Build denbies Wine Estate
Dorking Sessions at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. £3.75 for ages 6+. Under 5s free with paying adult. Book here.
all aboard club
The Lightbox
Woking Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and SEN children. 11am-12.30pm. Book here.
Junior animal Keeper Experience
Merrist Wood college
Worplesdon, Guildford For ages 11-14. Book here.
Fr I day 24 March
hatch, Egg, hatch! haslemere Educational Museum
10.30-11.30am. How do eggs hatch? Listen to the story to find out and make a nest for your own chick.
Adult £1, child £2. Book here.
Fr I day 24 March con T.
Mini Painters
The Lightbox
Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. £5 per child, adult free. Book here.
SaT urday 25 March
Easter craft
Farnham Library
10.30-11.30am. Enjoy some fun eco-friendly craft using pages from old picture books to make colourful paper plate chickens! £1 per child. There are limited spaces so sign up at the library or email farnham.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.
Easter Funday
The Grove Primary School
Frimley GU16 8PG 1-3pm Easter activities include an egg hunt (£3.50 per child includes a prize!), competitions, drinks and cakes. All welcome.
Kids craft - Easter crowns
cranleigh arts centre
9.30am or 10.30am. £8. Book here.
animal Encounters Tour
Merrist Wood college
Guildford 11am or 2pm. For details and booking click here.
Sunday 26 March
Stoke Park railway
Guildford GU1 1TU
Miniature train rides from 2-5pm.
Rides are £2. No booking needed.
W E dn ES day 29 March
children’s crafts
Elm Farm cafe
Sutton Green, Guildford
£10 includes crafts, egg hunt, hot drink and cake. 10am-12pm. Book here.
SaT urday 1 aP r IL
april Fool, haslemere
Educational Museum
10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Learn the origins of this tradition of practical jokes with a look at some famous April Fools and silly activities. Book here.
Easter at the Museum
Museum of Farnham
11am or 1pm. Meet real lambs and other furry friends and enjoy woolly activities such as spinning, weaving and friendship bracelet making. Plus Easter crafts and scavenger hunt. £5 per child, adult free. Book here.
Junior animal Keeper Experience
Merrist Wood college
Worplesdon, Guildford For ages 6-10. Join the animal keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals. Book here.
15 Minutes of Fun
chertsey Museum
33 Windsor St, Chertsey
KT16 8AT Free drop-in family crafts from 1.30-3.30pm.
25 Mar–19 Apr
25 Mar–10 Apr
1–16 Apr
Easter in Surrey
Enjoy an Easter adventure at a National Trust place near you this spring.
Run wild through time at Polesden Lacey
Get cracking on an egg‑citing adventure at Claremont Landscape Garden
Step into spring at Winkworth Arboretum with nature‑themed games and activities
1–16 Apr
1–16 Apr 7–10 Apr
Enjoy adventures in nature at Hindhead Commons
£3 per trail*
Go egg spotting at Hatchlands Park with games and challenges along the way Spring into action at then get creative with Easter crafts
FOR CHILDREN AGED 4-11 YEARS
*includes chocolate egg (free-from alternative available)
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Godalming Spring Festival
Town centre
10am-4pm. Food, stalls, Dobby Horse carousel, facepainting, and free Punch & Judy Shows (in Crown Court at 11am, 1pm and 3pm).
Enchanted Woodland
Easter adventure
My Little unicorn Ash Green 11am-12.30pm. Lots of fun including Unicorns and Bunnicorns, giant team Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and games. Book here.
SaT 1 - SaT 8 aP r IL
British Birds Egg hunt
aldershot Military Museum
GU11 2LG During museum opening hours. Eight eggs are hidden around the museum, can you match them to their British bird species? Included in admission. Suitable for 4+.
SaT 1 - Sun 16 aP r IL
Jungle Boat Vr ride
Longacres Garden centre
Bagshot Virtual reality boat ride into the mysterious rainforest with this fully-immersive experience with headsets and movement! £5. Book here.
Egg-straordinary dragon Trail, Painshill Park
Cobham 10am-4pm. Find all the dragons and their eggs with the family statue trail. Included in admission, book online to save.
RHS Garden Wisley
RHS Wisley is steeped in history and blazing a trail as a glorious garden of the future. Discover RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of gardeners. Explore the abundant produce in the World Food Garden, sit and reflect in the Wellbeing Garden, or spot insects skimming the water’s edge in the Wildlife Garden. Click here to find out more including what’s on this Easter.
Easter at Godstone Farm
From 1 - 16 April, The Great Easter Grotto Escape sees families and friends searching for clues in a fun and interactive experience, where success leads to a meeting with the Easter Bunny! Wholesome fun continues all around the farm, with bunny hop sack races, a duck trail, egg & spoon races plus exciting crafts. With over 500 animals to see there’s also all the usual farmyard fun, along with extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. Click here to book - booking online in advance guarantees the best price tickets.
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SaT 1 - Mon 17 aP r IL
Easter Adventure into the woods
rhS Garden Wisley
Woking GU23 6QB Larger-thanlife egg hunt at RHS Garden Wisley. Search for giant eggs designed by 2022 competition winners hidden in the garden and win a chocolate prize, and join in family seed planting and craft workshops. No booking required, included in admission.
coins, crowns and Kings coronation Fun, Guildford Museum Castle Arch Open WedSat 12-4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Get ready for King Charles III’s coronation with a family friendly interactive display. Make a crown and take a selfie on the royal ‘throne’. For ages 4-11. Free, no booking needed.
Sunday 2 aP r IL
Easter adventure, My Little unicorn Click here for details.
Junior animal Keeper
Experience, Merrist Wood college Worplesdon, For ages 11-14. Book here.
Splat Messy Play Easter Special, Victoria hall, Ash 10.30am. Book here.
Frimley Lodge Miniature railway, Frimley Lodge Park
Miniature train rides from 11am5pm. £1.50, no booking needed.
The Easter Adventure at Willinghurst Estate, Shamley Green, GU5 OSQ is from 1st - 8th April, 10am to 3pm. Take a tractor ride into the woods to find the Easter bunny and friends. Fun for the whole family, with prizes and treats for all children. Refreshments will be available. No booking required just turn up with your wellies for an eggcellent Easter themed morning/afternoon of fun! Click here to find out more.
Elm Nursery
From Saturday 1st – Sunday 16th April, there will be a bunny hunt on the farm at Elm Nursery, Sutton Green, near Guildford. Entry includes farm admission and costs £5 per person, under 2’s are free and includes a treat prize! Open 10am-3.30pm daily (last admission 3pm). There’s plenty to see on the farm; alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens, ponies, guinea pigs, rabbits & more. The café and shop will be open. Face painter and pottery painting are on selected dates, see website for details (closed Easter Sunday).
Monday 3 aP r IL
clay Pot characters
Bourne Mill Tea room Bourne Mill Antiques, Farnham 10.30am12pm. Have fun making your own clay pot character. For ages 6+. £12.50 per person. Book here.
Early Birds, haslemere
Educational Museum 10am12pm. Opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Book here.
LEGo Exhibition & Build denbies Wine Estate Click here for details.
creative Family Session
Solar Sisters
Guildford 10am-12pm Family £5. For accompanied 4-8 year olds. Click here for details.
Easter dinky dance class, Sutton Green Village hall £6. 10-10.40am. Click here for details.
Easter Party, St John’s Stoke church Guildford Crafts, Easter bunny, games and more for ages 2-6. Book here.
Mon 3 - Fr I 14 aP r IL
Easter at the Museum rural Life centre Tilford Train rides on Wednesdays and extra activities on Thursdays included in entry. Easter Egg trail on 9 & 10 April (entry + £1) with treats at the end!
Mon 3 - Mon 17 aP r IL
Find camberley’s Bunnies!
Find the Easter Bunnies around the town! Click here for details.
Hever Castle
Make some special family memories this Spring with an Easter quest and an egg-cellent craft egg decorating workshop at Hever Castle in Kent from 1-16 April. Help the Easter bunny find sweet treats as part of a quest around the grounds or get creative with a free egg decorating workshop. Round your day off with a spring themed face paint (additional charge - selected dates). To find out more including details of play areas and the Water Maze click here.
AirHop
Rain or shine, skies are always blue at AirHop! Enjoy over 30,000sq ft of ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids with loads of attractions to keep the whole gang happy! Standard jump sessions are open to everyone aged 4+. Younger trampolining enthusiasts (6 months - 6 years) can explore the park in a safe and fun environment during dedicated MiniHopper Takeovers. On Friday and Saturday 6-8pm you can experience the park in a cool club atmosphere. Find out more here.
Tu ES day 4 aP r IL
Easter Pop-up craft café a sh Victoria hall
Ash GU12 5DN Lots of Easter themed crafts for the kids. Tea, coffee and cake for the grown ups. For ages 3+, with an adult.
10.30am12pm. Child £7, adult £2.50 (adult ticket includes free hot drink) Click here to book.
Easter Egg-citement haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-1pm. Easter crafts plus Easter garden trail and chocolate treat. Book here.
Toddler Tuesday
Surrey heath Museum
Camberley Craft, stories and play for ages 1-5 with an adult. £1.50 no booking needed.
LEGo Exhibition & Build denbies Click here for details.
The Lightbox, Woking
Monoprint Stories
1.30-3pm. For ages 5-10. £9.50 per child. Book here.
Mini Gallery Explorers
Stories, rhymes and crafts for under 5s with an adult. 1111.40am. Free.
Easter Themed nature Trail
coronation Gardens Ash Fun from 2-4pm with the Playrangers. For 8-12s, under 8s welcome with an adult. Free, no booking needed. Click here for details.
Easter at the National Trust
All trails are £3 per trail (plus any admission price) and include a chocolate egg (or vegan and freefrom alternative)
Easter Trail at Hatchlands Park, East Clandon from Sun 1 – Sun 16 April, 10am-4pm.
Easter Trail: Run wild through time at Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham from Sat 25 March –Wed 19 April, 10am–3.30pm.
Easter Trail at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford from Fri 7 – Mon 10 April.
Easter trail at Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl from Sat 1 – Sun 16 April, 10am-4pm.
Easter Trail at Winkworth
Arboretum
Sat 1 - Sun 16 April.
Easter at Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher
The activity trail runs from Sat 25 March - Mon 10 April.
Hedgehog fun and Egg rolling at Box Hill, Tadworth Hedgehog Fun from Sat 1 – Sun 16 April, 10am4pm. Free hedgehog games and crafts. On Thurs 6 and Sun 16 April at 10.30am & 2.30pm there are workshops with author Lucy Reynolds, including readings and a craft workshop. Free, but booking essential here. From Fri 7 – Sun 10 April there is free egg rolling at 11am & 3pm.
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Easter Bunny Bookmarks
Woking Library
2.30-3.30pm. First come first, served basis. Suggested 50p donation.
Tu ES 4 - Thur 6 aP r IL
Wild Wildlife
Surrey history centre
Woking Free drop in wildlife themed crafts 9.30am-12.45pm and 1.45-5pm. For ages 3-10. No need to book.
T u ES 4 - SaT 8 a P r IL
Mini Easter Egg hunt
Wee nature Spirits outdoor
Playgroup Chobham For babies to age 5, older siblings welcome. Book here.
W E dn ES day 5 aP r IL
all day Synergy camp
QEP centre Guildford 10am-4pm. For ages 5-12. Includes learning a themed dance routine, obstacle course, parachute fun, arts and crafts and a snow disco. £35. Plus if you book this camp, you can book a Guildford Spectrum Synergy workshop for half price! Click here to book.
Make a hoop Suncatcher The hideaway café Guildford Age 5+. 30 minute sessions available from 10am2pm - book a place at the table or drop in. £5 per child, accompanying adult free. Book here.
Frimley Lodge Miniature railway, Frimley Lodge Park
Miniature train rides 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. No booking needed.
Kids craft – Fantastic Fish
cranleigh arts centre 9.30am or 10.30am. £8. Book here.
Guildford Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of activities, including tenpin bowling, ice skating and four swimming pools. Show off your skills on the diving boards, race down the waterslides or test your stamina during a lane swimming session. Everyone can enjoy the indoor ice rink all year round, perfect for experienced skaters or beginners with the help of penguin skating aids. Challenge your friends and family to a game of bowling!
There’s also exciting soft play, ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ for your little ones to explore. All activities can be booked online - click here.
Zog Trail at Alice Holt Forest
Everyone’s favourite dragon has returned to Alice Holt
Forest, Farnham with a brand new family activity trail and free app!
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Synergy dance Workshops
Guildford Spectrum
Book these workshops here. £8.50 per workshop, or combo price for both.
Frozen Winter Wonderland Workshop
For ages 3-8. 2.30-3.30pm. Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2. Superheroes and Princesses Workshop
For ages 4-8. 3.45pm-4.45pm. Harness your superpowers and dress to impress in this holiday workshop.
Easter Egg Baskets
Woking Library
2.30-3.30pm. Spaces on a first come first, served basis. Suggested 50p donation.
Enchanted Woodland Easter adventure
My Little unicorn
Ash Green 11am-12.30pm.
Unicorns and Bunnicorns, giant team Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and games. Book here.
drop in craft Table
West End centre, Aldershot
2-2.45pm and 3-3.45pm. For ages 3+ with an adult. Free but click here to book in advance.
Easter Party, Woking Fc
9.15am or 11.15am. For 3-7yrs.
1.5 hours of fun with Koala Kids Parties! In aid of Rainbow Trust. Book here.
Paper Tube hares
The Lightbox
Woking Drop in craft from 1.304pm. Free, for all ages.
Thur S day 6 aP r IL
artful Kids Workshops
haslemere youth hub
Book workshops by clicking here. £9.50 per session. Lunch is available from the cafe if you wish to stay for both the morning and afternoon sessions. drama Workshop
10-11.30am. Drama fun for children aged 6+.
Mini World creations
1-2pm. Let your imagination run wild in this craft workshop for ages 4-8. create a Woven Wallhanging 2.15-3.45pm. Craft workshop for ages 8+.
Egg decorations
aldershot Military Museum
GU11 2LG For ages 3+ with an adult. Decorate a wooden Easter egg. 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Included in entry.
Easter camp, St John’s Farncombe GU7 3EJ 2-4pm. For ages 5-12. £12.50. Easter themed dance routine, Easter obstacle courses and dance games, parachute fun, role play, snow disco and Easter egg hunt! Children will be in ageappropriate groups. Book here.
Easter Lollies crafts, Woking Library 3.30-4.30pm. Spaces on a first come first, served basis. Suggested 50p donation.
Thur S day 6 aP r I L con T.
Picasso, haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am12pm. For ages 5-11. Learn about the Cubist movement and make a cubist picture. Book here.
Wild rangers conservation club, nower Wood
Leatherhead 9.30am-3.30pm for ages 11-17. Book here.
Sculpture, The Lightbox
Woking 1.30-4pm for ages 11-16. Book here.
Fr I day 7 aP r IL
Surrey SME
Mill Lane, Leatherhead Miniature train rides 11am-4pm. £2, no booking needed.
Easter Egg hunt, The cranleigh Showground
Egg hunt for children 10 and under with an adult. Find plastic eggs in the woods and win a chocolate egg! Prompt 10.30am start. Free, donations welcome.
Easter Party, QEP centre
Guildford 2.30-4.30pm For 5-12s. £12.50. Learn an Easter themed dance routine plus Easter obstacle course and dance games, parachute fun, role play, snow disco and Easter egg hunt! Children will be grouped by age. Book here.
Fr I 7 - Mon 10 aP r IL
Easter Trail, albury Vineyard
Shere Rd, Guildford Not available
Easter Sunday. 11am-4pm. Book tickets here.
Easter at hollycombe Steam in the country
Liphook Rides from 12pm.
SaT urday 8 aP r IL
Easter Egg hunt
rowhill nature reserve
Aldershot Click here for details.
Easter Egg Trail
Mane chance Sanctuary
Compton, nr Guildford Book here.
Sunday 9 aP r IL
Mizens railway
Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train rides from 2-4pm. No need to book
Mon 10 - Sun 16 aP r IL
British Birds Egg hunt
aldershot Military Museum
Included in entry. For ages 4+.
Tu ES day 11 aP r IL
Play in a day, Princes hall
Aldershot 10am-5pm. For ages 7-11. £21. Book here.
animal Marionette
The Lightbox Woking 1.30-3pm. For 5-10s. Child £9.50, adult free. Book here.
cold coral & rocky reefs
haslemere Educational Museum
10.30am-12pm. Coral themed session for 5-11s. Book here.
Lego open Build & display
cranleigh arts centre
10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. £5. For details and to book click here.
Xplorer Event, Broadwater
Park, Godalming 10am-12.30pm. Free. An orienteering outdoor family adventure.
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Synergy dance Workshops
Guildford Spectrum
Book workshops here. £8.50 per workshop, or combo price for both. Easter Egg hunt and Easter dance Party
For ages 5-12. 2.30-3.30pm. Lots of Easter fun including dance routine, obstacle course, snow disco, Easter egg hunt and more! Easter disco
3.45-4.45pm for ages 5-12. Learn some great moves! For all levels.
Tu ES 11 - Thur 13 aPr IL
Wild Wildlife, Surrey history centre Woking Free drop in wildlife themed crafts from 9.30am-12.45pm and 1.45-5pm. For asages 3-10 with an adult.
W E dn ES day 12 aP r IL
dance in a day, Princes hall
Aldershot 10am-5pm. For ages 6-10. £21. Book here.
Frimley Lodge Miniature railway, Frimley Lodge Park Miniature train rides 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. No booking needed.
coronation coins, Guildford Museum 12-1pm and 2-3pm. For 4-11s. See old coins in the museum’s collection and make your own coin for a new king. Free, no booking required.
Family Fun day, Guildford cathedral 10am or 11am. Fun themed activities and crafts. Free but you must book here.
animal Masks, The Lightbox
Woking Drop in from 1.30-4pm for craft fun. Free, for all ages.
Easter Themed nature Trail
Bellfields Green Guildford Fun from 2-4pm with the Playrangers. For 8-12s, under 8s welcome with an adult. Free, no booking needed. Click here for details.
The crawling caterpillar craft Woking Library 2.303.30pm. First come, first served basis, suggested 50p donation.
Xplorer Event, Farnham Park 10am-12.30pm. Free. An orienteering outdoor family adventure. Click here for details.
Thur S day 13 aP r IL
rainforest rampage
Bramley Library
Fun themed lego sessions with Brilliant Bricks Club. 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm. Book here.
Egg decorations
aldershot Military Museum
GU11 2LG For ages 3+ with an adult. Decorate a wooden Easter egg. 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.303pm. Included in entry.
Stoke Park railway
Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides from 10am-1pm. £2, no booking needed.
Watercolour Illustrations
The Lightbox Woking 1.30-3pm for ages 11-16. Book here.
creative corals
haslemere Educational Museum Family event from 10.30am-1pm. Book here.
Bunny Pendants craft, Woking Library 3.30-4.30pm. First served basis, suggested 50p donation.
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Xplorer Event, Snoxhall
Fields Cranleigh 10am-12.30pm. Free. Family orienteering fun. Click here for details.
Fr I day 14 aP r IL
artbox Easter Workshop
Farnham Maltings
For 6-16 year olds. 10am-3pm. Book here.
an otterly Wild Escape
Guildford Museum
For 4-11s. Join Otto the otter to create a collage of his perfect habitat. Free, no booking required. Click here for details.
Bunny Garlands craft, Woking Library 11am-12pm. First come, first served basis, suggested 50p donation.
Boogie Bears Easter Special, yurt at Longacre School Shamley Green Egg hunts, music, movement & more! 9.45am-10.30am. Book here.
SaT urday 15 aP r IL
community drum circle cranleigh arts centre 3pm. Family friendly event open to everyone. Book here. £5.
Sunday 16 aP r IL
open Sunday
Mane chance Sanctuary
Compton GU3 1DL 2pm. Tour followed by tea, coffee and cakes. Booking here essential.
Fr I day 21 aP r IL
Mini Painters, The Lightbox
Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. Book here.
Pond dipping, haslemere
Educational Museum
10.30-11.30am For under 5s with an adult. Book here.
SaT urday 22 aP r IL
Kids craft – Still Life Painting, cranleigh arts centre 9.30am or 10.30am. £8. Book here.
Earth day & The Wild Escape, haslemere
Educational Museum Family day of activities to celebrate Earth Day. Click here for details.
Fleecy Frolics Lambing
Weekend
Merrist Wood college
Guildford 10-4pm A celebration of nature and countryside crafts. Meet the lambs, watch countryside craft demos, visit the farm, watch sheep shearing and see falconry displays, all included in admission. For an extra charge there will be face painting, horse drawn trailer rides and animal handling. Book here.
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Little Explorers
claremont Landscape
Garden Esher 11am or 1.30pm. Fun outdoor exploration and activities. For ages 5-9 with an adult. Child £6. Booking essential, click here.
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Fleecy Frolics Lambing
Weekend, Merrist Wood college 10-4pm A celebration of nature and countryside crafts. Book here.
Stoke Park railway
Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides 2-5pm. £2. No need to book.
all aboard club, The Lightbox Woking Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and SEN children. 11am-12.30pm. Book here.
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Little Explorers claremont Landscape Garden
Esher 11am or 2pm. Fun outdoor exploration and activities for ages 3-5 with an adult. Book here.
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Farnham duck race river Wey at Gostrey Meadow
Farnham 12-3.30pm. Fun family event for charity.
rotary Spring Fair
The Burys Field Godalming 11am-4pm. Free entry. Fun fair, stalls, food, drink and more.
Sunday 30 aP r IL
run Frimley 2023
Frimley Lodge Park
As well as a 10k and 5k route, there is also a 1k ‘colourful’ family fun run - there’ll be powdered paint and bubbles and you are encouraged to wear your wackiest and most colourful outfit. This event raises funds for local NHS hospitals. To register and for more click here.
Baby and children’s Market
On Saturday 4 March and Saturday 1 April from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. £2 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% profit on the day. Click here for more details.
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Dance, Yoga & Fitness clubs & workshops for schools & leisure centres
THEMED PARTIES
On Sun 23 April 10.30am-12pm (10.15am entry for NCT members and expectant mums + guest). At Camelsdale Primary School, Haslemere. Click here for details. www.synergydance.co.uk
HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS ON DEMAND WORKOUTS FOR ALL SPECIALIST SEND DELIVERY AVAILABLE
Easter holiday camps
ultimate activity camps
Outstanding
Ofstedregistered activity day camp childcare for children aged 4-14. There’s a fantastic range of over 40 sports, games and art activities every week. Running at Amesbury School, Haslemere, St. Andrew’s School, Woking and Prior’s Field School, Godalming. Click here for details.
SportyKidz holiday camps
Football or MultiSports Camps for 3-13 year olds running in Woking at the Winston Sports Centre from Mon 3 - Fri 14 April led by their excellent coaches. Click here for details.
Xtreme activate holiday day camp
OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum for ages 5-8 and 9-12 years. Mon 3 - Thurs 6 and Tues
11 - Fri 14 April 8.30am-6pm. Click here for details.
casa clubs
Quality, fun, active and affordable multi activity holiday clubs for ages 4-12 in Frimley, Camberley, Weybridge and Aldershot. Click here for details.
next Step holiday activities
Active, affordable, and exciting childcare during the holidays for 4-11 year olds. Running in Woking at Brookwood Primary School from 11-14 April and Sythwood Primary School from 3-14 April. Click here for details.
Merrist Wood holiday club
Animal Week runs from Mon 3 - Thurs
6 April and the theme is Wildlife and Conversation from Tues 11 - Fri 14 April at Merrist Wood College in Worplesdon. Children will be grouped by age: 5-8, 8-11 and 12+. Click here for details.
Pitch Pals Easter half-Term Football
camps
On April 3, 4, 5 at Broadwater School, Godalming. Fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Book here.
Spark4kids computer Workshops
Holiday activities include coding, touchtyping and games design, from beginners upwards. For ages 6+. Click here for details.
Muddy Boots camps
Holiday camps for ages 3-8 in Merrow and Cobham with a wide variety of activities. Book here.
Holiday drama workshops
These holiday drama workshops are open to all - you don’t need to be an existing student, and no experience is necessary!
Surrey Theatre academy
School of Rock Easter Camp runs from Mon 3 –Thurs 6 April at Godalming Borough Hall for ages 6-16 years and at Haslemere Hall for ages 6-18 from Mon 10 – Fri 14 April. 9am-3pm. For more details and to book click here.
Stagecoach Farnham Easter Workshops
Put on a show in 4 days from Mon 3 – Thurs 6 April at Farnham College. ‘Pirates VS Mermaids’ is for 4-6 year olds from 9am-1.30pm and ‘Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ is for 7-18 year olds and runs from 9.30am-4.30pm. For more details and to book click here.
Stagecoach Guildford Easter Workshops
Running at Christ’s College, Guildford from Tues 11 - Fri
14 April. The Early Stages Workshop for ages 4-6 is from 9.30am-12.30pm and children aged 6+ attend from 9.30am-3.30pm. Put on an incredible show in just 4 days. For more details and to book click here.
Stagecoach Farnborough Easter Workshops
Running at Samuel Cody School, Farnborough, you’ll put on a show in a week from Mon 3 - Thurs 6 April with ages 4-6 attending in the
morning whilst ages 6+ come for the whole day. For more details and to book click here.
Stagecoach Guildford north Easter Workshops
Running at King’s College Guildford from Tues 11 - Fri 14 April these Easter workshops are set to be an all singing, all dancing extravaganza! Children aged 6+ will be working on ‘Get Ready to Rock’n’roll’ and 4-6 year olds will have a week of creativity and fun becoming Rockstars. For more details and to book click here.
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Mouse and Sam
Wed 29 March 11.30am & 1.30pm. Join a timid mouse in an interactive storytelling show for ages 0-4. We are Family
Wed 5 April 10.30am-11.30am. A nature-themed mini workshop, an interactive storytelling and a colourful creative activity with children’s author Lucy Reynolds. For ages 4-7 but all welcome.
George McGavin:
It’s a Wild Life
Wed 5 April 7.30pm. Join Dr George McGavin on a riveting adventure, as he shares stories of the wild and wonderful places he has visited. For 10+. room on the Broom
Fri 7 – Sun 9 April. Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this fun-filled adaptation. For ages 3+.
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dinosaur adventure Live
Tues 4 April 2pm & 4.30pm.
Journey to a world of living, lifelike dinosaurs. For ages 6+.
Pop divas Live!
Sun 16 April 4pm. Bring your own Baby comedy
Thurs 11 May 11.30am.
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Aldershot Breathe
Wed 5 April 2.30pm. A story told from the perspective of an acorn. For ages 5+.
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dinosaurs and all That rubbish
Sun 26 March 11.30am & 2.30pm. For ages 3+. An environmental tale with dancing dinosaurs.
The Bubble Show
Thurs 6 April 2.30pm. Magic, science and bubble art. animals!
Sat 15 April 11.30am. Fun, interactive and featuring original songs.
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Three Little Pigs
Fri 14 April 2pm. Musical adventure for ages 2-7.
Let’s all dance –cinderella
Sun 2 April 11am & 2pm. Suitable for the whole family. The Bubble Show
Sun 16 April 2pm. For 3-12s.
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Ministry of Science Live: Science Saved the World
Tuesday 11 April 6pm. For 6+.
Explosive science show.
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Spontaneous Storytelling – With danyah Miller
Thurs 6 April 11am.
Storytelling fun and games aimed at 6-11s.
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Easter Panto – rapunzel
Sat 1 April 2pm & 6pm.
Fireman Sam LIVE
Tues 11 April 1pm & 3.30pm.
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dick and dom in da Bungalow Live
Sat 18 March 7.30pm.
Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Sun 26 March 1pm. For 4+.
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Woking Pinocchio
Sun 5 March. For ages 4+.
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“a dog is for life, not just for christmas”, but who gets custody of the dog after a divorce?
By Hart Brown Solicitors
We are a nation of pet lovers, but what happens to them if their human owners separate? Relationship breakdown is usually a stressful time for all parties involved. It can be made even more upsetting when considering what to do about custody of your pet after divorce.
It is not uncommon to think of a pet as one of the family and the thought of losing them, on
top of the emotional turmoil of a breakup, can be overwhelming.
According to recent statistics, more than 60% of people in the UK own a pet. If 42% of marriages end in divorce, half of those breakups might include deciding who gets custody of a pet dog. rEad
MorEWhy we should encourage outdoor play
By Emily Jefford, Deputy Head of Pre-Prep, St Catherine’s Prep SchoolOutdoor play is a crucial aspect of a child’s development and well-being. The benefits of outdoor play are numerous, including physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Encouraging children to play outside can help them lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
One of the most significant benefits of outdoor play is that it promotes physical activity and exercise. Physical activity helps to develop strong bones and muscles, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
To read more and for fun ideas to get your kids outdoors such as scavenger hunts, outdoor art and more cLIcK hErE.
Year 3 & 5 scholarships available at ‘Independent School of the Year’ finalist, Rydes Hill, in Guildford
As a commitment to widening the access of outstanding education and enrichment, Rydes Hill Preparatory School in Guildford has a number of scholarships available for girls entering year 3 and year 5 in September 2023. Scholarships recognise a child’s achievements by offering a discount on school fees and are awarded to candidates that demonstrate an allround ability across a breadth of academic and non-academic subjects. Fore more information click here.
Summer in the Alps
The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit? Summer offers enough green (the mountains) and blue (the sky) to set you up for the whole year - and plenty of fresh air to fill your families’ lungs.
For details of Chilly Powder’s family friendly chalets (which include early evening meals for the children and a daytime crèche for little ones) click here and click here for details of all the amazing summer activities in Morzine, where the chalets are based.
Ninja Warrier UK Guildford opens!
Chris Kamara recently opened the latest Ninja Warrier UK Adventure Park. The new venue on Thornbury Way in Slyfield, Guildford features a mix of adrenalin-fuelled TV show-style courses and inflatable runs.
click here for details.
New pre-schooler play
We have found a couple of new soft plays for preschoolers - it is always great discovering a new place to visit with your little one. The lovely Secret Garden stay & play for children aged 4 and under is based in The Arts Centre Guildford, 221 Epsom Road, Merrow. click here for details.
Munchkins Play Cafe
recently opened in Byfleet (15 High Road). Munchkins is a fun and friendly soft play cafe for under 5’s. For details please click here.
Also, did you know there is a free soft play at The Hive, Park Barn Drive, Guildford? For details please click here.
By Gail Hugman
