What’s on diary
Please check details with organiser and to see if booking is needed
29 APRIL – SUN 1 MAY
SUNDAY 8 MAY
Fully Charged LIVE 2022 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre Clean energy and electric vehicle show with kids zone, interactive attractions and live music. Under 15s go free! www.fullycharged.live
Hollycombe Steam in the Country Liphook The site will be open, check www. hollycombe.co.uk for details.
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MONDAY 2 MAY Brook Fete, Village Green From 1pm. Activities and games for children, stalls showcasing a variety of delicious produce, the iconic dog show and lots more. Teddy Bear’s Picnic Abinger Hammer Stream 12-4pm. Teddy bear competition, duck races, face painting, BBQ, Jubilee fancy dress and lots more. Horsell May Fayre Wheatsheaf Recreation Ground Woking, GU21 4BL From 11.45am. Free entry. Chobham Carnival Chobham Recreation Ground Gates open 11am, arena entertainment 12-4pm.
TUES 3 MAY - 17 JUNE Surrey’s Jubilee Celebrations Display Surrey History Centre Woking, GU21 6ND Plus free family craft packs will also be available to collect. Check website for opening times.
FRIDAY 6 MAY Pond Dipping, Haslemere Educational Museum For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2. Please book online.
SATURDAY 7 MAY Rooted in Guildford Family Fun Day, G Live Guildford 10am-5pm. Free health and wellbeing family activities in the G Live foyers. WitStock, Witley Recreation Ground Local village fair with stalls, maypole, food and drink and live music. 12-4pm. DogFest, Loseley Park Guildford 9.30-5pm.
Great Cockcrow Railway KT16 0AD Miniature train rides every Sunday until 30 Oct 1-4.30pm (booking office closes 4.15pm). Ages 2+. Mizens Railway Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train rides every Sunday afternoon until 25 Sept 2-5pm. For ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). DogFest, Loseley Park Guildford 9.30-5pm.
THURSDAY 19 MAY Father’s Day Prints Peekaboo Play Café Guildford 9.30am-12pm. Popolo Ceramico will be capturing hand and foot prints on ceramics or jewellery and Julija will turn them into beautiful keepsakes, perfect for Father’s Day. Booking recommended, contact Julija on 07795 295728. Peekaboo play session must also be booked.
MONDAY 9 MAY
FRIDAY 20 MAY
Little Twigs Ripley Court School Ripley 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play session for ages 18 months - 3 years with an adult. The sessions run every Monday during the Summer term, and take place in Ripley Court’s Forest School which includes a bug hotel, mud kitchen and more. £8 per child (includes a snack and hot chocolate), book online: www.ripleycourt.co.uk/54/ little-twigs-stay-play
Animal Safari, Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Fun animal themed session for under 5s with an adult. Book online.
SATURDAY 14 MAY Inclusive Train Play Session, 7th Woking Scout Hall Woking Park For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 2-3.30pm. Book at www.allaboardclub.com. Compton Village Fete Compton Village Green Lots of fun from 12-4.30pm. Surrey Heath Show Frimley Lodge Park GU16 6HY Free entry, car parking £5. Inflatables, rides, miniature railway, stalls, food and drink and lots more.
SAT 14 MAY - 19 JUNE Jubilee Activities Guildford Museum Castle Arch Open Wed-Sat 12-4.30pm. Free, for ages 4+. Drop-in, no need to book. Help decorate the table for tea to celebrate the Jubilee.
SUNDAY 15 MAY
All Saints Spring Fayre Grayswood Village Hall 11am-1.30pm. Stalls, raffle, tombola, children’s games and more!
Dragon Boat Race & Family Fun Day Goldsworth Park Lake Woking 10am. Cheer on the teams plus food stalls, entertainment and more.
History of Haslemere Haslemere Educational Museum For 5-11s. 10.3011.30am. Book online.
Open Afternoon Stoke Park Railway Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides from 2-5pm.
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Fernhurst Revels Fernhurst Recreation Ground GU27 3HX Free entry. From 12.30pm. Birds of prey, games, fun dog show, reptiles, go-karts and more.
SATURDAY 21 MAY The Piers Muddle Charity Unique Interactive Art Festival, Rowledge Primary School Grounds Farnham 12.30-5pm. £5 entry includes a choice of three art activities - there are loads to choose from (free entry for chaperoning adults). Plus food, music and raffle. In memory of Piers Muddle, raising money for Brain Tumour Research and children undergoing cancer treatment. Bramley Village Fete Gosden Common Bramley 12-4pm. Coldharbour Village Fete Coldharbour Memorial Ground RH5 6HF 2-5pm. Live music, magic show, children’s games and more. Kids’ Craft, Cranleigh Arts Centre 10-11am For ages 3-6. 11.15am-12pm for ages 7-11. £8. Please pre-book. May Fair, Holy Trinity C of E Primary School West End, Woking Please contact the school for times.
SUNDAY 22 MAY Spring Fair, St. Andrew’s C of E Infant School Farnham From 12pm. Bach to Baby, St Andrew’s Church Farnham 3pm. Classical concert for babies, toddlers and their carers. Book at www.bachtobaby.com.
MONDAY 23 MAY Father’s Day Prints and Pottery Painting, Tongham Toddlers 10-11.30am. Capture hand and foot prints
for Father’s Day gifts or paint your own ceramic item. Booking recommended, contact Julija on 07795 295728.
TUESDAY 24 MAY Baby and Toddler Prints Baby Steps Studio Hindhead Popolo Ceramico will be here from 10am2pm. Capture hand and foot prints for Father’s Day gifts. Booking required, call or text Julija on 07795 295728.
FRI 27 – SUN 29 MAY Winkworth Weekend Winkworth Arboretum Godalming GU8 4AD 10am4pm. A fun weekend of events. There will be family activities and free guided walks, check the website for up-to-date information. Normal admission applies, some activities may require payment. No need to book.
SATURDAY 28 MAY Imagination Jubilee Party Imagination Children’s Role Play Camberley 2.304.30pm. Princess entertainer, afternoon tea and flag to take home plus lots of role play fun. £20 per child (one adult goes free). Book online imagination-roleplay.co.uk
SAT 28 MAY - 1 JUNE Art Week, Hever Castle Get creative with lots of fun arty activities – see page 14 for more details. Hever Castle
SAT 28 MAY- 5 JUNE Jubilee Treasure Hunt Trail, Polesden Lacey See page 14 for more details. Half-term Butterfly Trail Hatchlands Park East Clandon GU4 7RT 10am-5pm. Enjoy a butterfly-themed trail through the parkland. Included in admission. Farmyard Antics Godstone Farm In this new interactive experience children will meet the farmers and learn how to look after the animals. See page 14 for more details.
