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Dragon Boat Race & Family
Fun Day
Goldsworth Park
Woking 10am-4pm. Watch the colourful dragon boats on the lake, plus face-painting, BBQ, tombola and more.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
Farm Open Morning
Merrist Wood
Worplesdon 10am-12pm. £5, under 3s free. Meet all the farm animals – piglets, goat kids, lambs, donkey, alpacas and more! Get up close and pet the animals, animal feed will be available at an extra charge. Book here.
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Spring Fest, Secretts
Milford Celebration of seasonal food, live music and children’s activities. Book here.
SaT 20 May
May Fair, Holy Trinity CofE
Primary School
Benner Lane, West End, Woking
Lots of family fun – everyone welcome.
Bramley Village Fete
Gosden Common
Bramley 12-4pm. Food, drink, games, rides and entertainment.
Self Portraits
Cranleigh arts Centre
Kids’ craft at 9.30am or 10.30am. £8. Book here.
The Spring Fair
St John’s Church
Farncombe GU7 3EJ 11am.
Coldharbour Village Fete
Coldharbour Memorial
Ground RH5 6HF 2-5pm.
Magic show, children’s games, refreshments, fun dog show and lots more. Cash only.
RSPC a Fun Dog Show
Lion Green
Haslemere Register on the day from 12pm. Show from 1.304.30pm.
Frog Craft
Farnham Library
11am-12pm. Make some cheeky frogs. For 5+. 50p per child. No booking needed, just drop in on the day.
Lightwater Fete
Recreation Ground
Traditional fete from 12-4pm.
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Children’s Come & Sing
Morning
Godalming united Church
10-11.30am. For children in year 2 and above with a parent/ carer. Free, no booking needed. Sing for fun with professional musicians.
Sun 21 May
Hopefest
all Saints Church
Tilford 11am-5pm. Bouncy castle, face painting, stalls, children’s zone and more.
Stoke Park Railway
Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides 2-5pm. No booking needed.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
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The Lightbox
Woking Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and SEN children. 11am-12.30pm. Book at here.
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
SaT 27 May
DogFest, Loseley Park
Guildford 9.30am-5pm.
Macramé Bracelets and Keyrings
The West End Centre
Aldershot For adults and children aged 10+. 10.30am-12pm. £18. Book online.
Elmer Day Craft
Farnham Library
11am. For ages 5+. Celebrate everyone’s favourite literary elephant by making colourful suncatchers. £1 per child. Sign up at the library or email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Fun Dog Show
Millbrook animal Centre
Chobham GU24 8EH Registration from 10am. ‘Have a go’ activities, face painting, refreshments and young children’s funfair ride. Cash only.
Godalming Library
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Julia Donaldson and friends
10am. Family event, for ages 3+.
Maggie aderin-Pocock “am I made of Stardust?”
11.30am. Family event, for 8+.
Michael Rosen - an afternoon of poetry. 2.30pm for ages 5+.
27 May - 4 Jun E
Come and Play the nature
Way, Godstone Farm
Half term is all about getting in touch with nature! Activities include a woodland spirit trail, rainbow colour walk, nature origami and all the usual farmyard fun. Book here.
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Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June Join us by the river for 3km of obstacles and a great day out www.thelittlewelly.co.uk RAINBOW COLOUR WALK NATURE WAY COME AND PLAY THE This May half-term is all about getting back in touch with nature! Activities include the woodland spirit trail, rainbow colour walk, nature origami and all the usual farmyard fun! godstonefarm.co.uk godstonefarm.co.uk BOOK ONLINE Haslemere Performing Arts dance and theatre school BALLET ACROBATICS STREET MUSICAL THEATRE MINI BALLET
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Mini Golf at Polesden Lacey
In 1923 Bertie and Elizabeth (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) began their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey and enjoyed a game of golf in the gardens. From 27 May – 4 June you can retrace their steps at a pop-up 9 hole mini golf course. Admission + £3 per player, pre-booking here recommended.
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RHS Garden Wisley
Woking The garden is literally bursting with life so there’s no better time to learn how to grow your own! Discover how fun and easy it is to plant and harvest vegetables and learn more about where our food comes from, as a family. No booking required, included in admission.
art Week, Hever Castle
Enjoy half term with lots of art activities at Hever. Click here for details.
Hever Castle
Unleash your artistic side during May half term at Hever Castle & Gardens (27 May – 4 June)with lots of art inspired activities - click here for details.
There is also the popular Water Maze, the thrilling Tudor Towers adventure playground, the natural Acorn Dell play area as well as ‘Have-a-Go’ Archery* and boating* on the 38-acre lake (*additional charge, only available during weekends and school holidays).
Mini Golf, Polesden Lacey
Gt Bookham Enjoy a pop-up 9 hole mini golf course. Admission + £3 per player, book here.
Half-term Mini-beast Trail
Hatchlands Park East Clandon GU4 7RT 10am4pm. Discover the miniature world of minibeasts on a trail around Hatchlands Park. Included in admission.
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Bugs and Butterflies Trail
Painshill Park
Cobham KT11 1BE 10am-4pm. Included in admission. Book in advance and save!
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Guildford Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of activities, including tenpin bowling, ice skating and four swimming pools. In the pools, you can show off your skills on the diving boards, race down the waterslides or test your stamina during a lane swimming session. There’s also exciting soft play, ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ for little ones to explore. All activities can be booked here.
Godstone Farm
Godstone Farm invites you to share their love of the outdoors and all things nature during Whitsun half term. As ever when the kids are off school, this farm packs heaps of fun into a daily schedule, including numerous up-close encounters with the resident animals. In addition there are craft sessions and exciting trails to discover, all with a nature theme. Booking online guarantees you the best price tickets, click here to book.
Sun 28 May
Music in the Meadow
Gostrey Meadow
Farnham 3-5pm. Live music, charity tea tent and free family craft creating colourful yarn wrapped mandalas.
Farm Open Morning
Merrist Wood
Worplesdon 10am-12pm. £5, under 3s free. Meet all the farm animals – piglets, goat kids, lambs, donkey, alpacas and more! Get up close and pet the animals, animal feed will be available at an extra charge. Book here.
Open Sunday
Mane Chance Sanctuary
Compton 2pm. Tour of the site followed by tea, coffee and cakes. Online booking essential. Click here.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
DogFest, Loseley Park
Guildford 9.30am-5pm.
Day out with Bluey
Rural Life Centre
Farnham Bluey will make meet and greet appearances through the day. Book here.
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Markets 4 Parents
Markets 4 Parents is the new name for the great sales run by Ellie, which used to be Baby and Children’s Market. The next sales will take place on Sat 3rd June and Sat 1st July from 10am12pm 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. For more information or to book a stall click here.
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Sat 27 May – Sun 4 Jun
Our gardens are bursting with lifethere’s no better time to learn how to grow your own. Discover how fun and easy it is to plant and harvest vegetables and learn more about where our food comes from, as a family. Your visit supports our work as a charity.
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AirHop Guildford
Enjoy over 30,000sq ft of ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids with loads of attractions to keep the whole gang happy! Open jump sessions are for ages 4+. Children aged 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. Click here for more details.
The Derby Family Festival Experience racing’s most spectacular carnival in The Derby Family Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 2-3 June. Watch history in the making from the ticketed enclosure on the worldfamous Hill. In a new location closer to the action there will be all day entertainment for the whole family, from tots to young teens.
Don’t miss the return of the Main Stage, a new food festival and selected free rides and activities. Tickets from £20, under 12s go free! Book here.
M O n 29 May
Surrey Society of Model Engineers
Leatherhead Miniature train rides
11am-4pm, no booking needed.
Farnborough Donkey
Derby, King George V Playing Fields
Farnborough GU14 6PQ 10am6pm. Donkey races, stalls, fairground, arena entertainment and more.
Day out with Bluey
Rural Life Centre
Farnham Bluey will make meet and greet appearances through the day. Book here.
Rowledge Village Fayre
Rowledge Recreation Ground
12-4pm.
LEGO Exhibition & Build
Denbies Wine Estate
Dorking 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. £3.75 for ages 6+. Under 5s free with paying adult. Book here.
29 May - 2 Jun E
nature Train Ride
Denbies Wine Estate
Dorking Train ride around the vineyard with Denbies Woodland friends! Child £9.50, adult £5.50. Book here.
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Pond Dipping
Haslemere Museum
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10.30am-12pm. For 5-11s. £7 (mem £5). Book here.
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RHS Garden Wisley
Steeped in history, RHS Wisley is also blazing a trail as a glorious garden of the future. During May half term, families can discover how fun and easy it is to plant and harvest vegetables and discover where our food comes from. Inspire the next generation of gardeners at RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science, discover the abundant produce in the World Food Garden, explore the colourful Exotic Garden and wonder at the tropical Glasshouse.
The Little Welly The Little
Welly is the UK’s biggest obstacle course for children, taking place by the river in Henley on the 10th & 11th June. There will be 30 big obstacles over 3km including foam, water, ropes, and slides.
The Little Welly is also a ‘whole day out’. With pony rides, face painting, fun activities, live entertainment, music, food and drink - you’ll find something for everyone at this family festival. Click here to book tickets.
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Guildford Spectrum
Book workshops here.
Synergy Dance Frozen Workshop
2.30-3.30pm. For ages 3-8 in age-appropriate groups. Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2. Includes dance and drama games with parachutes, an obstacle course, pom poms, ribbons and snow disco.
Princess and Superheroes
3.45-4.45pm. For ages 4-8 in age-appropriate groups. Harness your superpowers and dress to impress for this fantastic holiday workshop.
Bracelet and Keyring
Making, Haslemere Hub
10.30-11.30am. £3 per child, for ages 3+ with an adult. Make your own bracelets or keyring with a variety of beads and thread ... you can even personalise them with alphabet beads! Book here.
animal art, The Lightbox
Woking For ages 5-10 with an adult. 1.30-3pm. Child £9.50, adult free. Book here.
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Godalming Masonic Hall (Tuesday & Thursday)
Guildford St John’s Stoke Church (Wednesday)
Shalford Village Hall (Monday & Friday) Follow
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Junior animal Keeper
Experience
Merrist Wood College
Worplesdon For ages 6-14. 10am3pm. Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with lots of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, meerkats and more. £70. Book here.
Half-term Craft
Haslemere Library
10-11.30am. £1.50. Booking essential, call in to the library or email haslemere.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.
Play in a Day – The Little Mermaid, Princes Hall
Aldershot 10am-5pm. For ages 7-11. £21. Book online.
Farnham Maltings
Book workshops here. Clay Modelling for Kids
10-11.30am. £20. For ages 8-12, under 8s welcome with an adult. Book online.
Painting with Watercolours
1-3pm. For ages 10-16. £20.
LEGO Exhibition & Build
Denbies Wine Estate
Dorking 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. £3.75 for ages 6+. Under 5s free with paying adult. Book here.
Family Butterfly Walk
Wellesley Woodland
11am-12.30pm. Leisurely walk to explore the nature along the Wellesley Woodland trails. Free but book your place here.
Origami Birds Puppets
Farnham Library
10.30-11.30am. Make origami bird finger puppets. For ages 5+. 50p per child. No booking needed.
yvonne arnaud Theatre
Guildford
Magical Tales Workshop
For ages 5-7. £16. This funfilled workshop will include drama games, movement, prop-making, drawing, music, dressing up and general silliness and giggles. Book here.
Scriptastic Workshop
For ages 8-11. 2-4.30pm. £25. Learn how to create the perfect setting and story for your hero, sidekick or villain in this fun, interactive Introduction to Playwriting workshop. Book here.
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acting through Song –Master the Musical
G Live
Guildford 10am-12pm for ages
6-11. 1pm-3pm for ages 1118. Join renowned London Musical Theatre practitioner and improviser Katie Pritchard for this supportive, open and friendly musical theatre inspired workshop! Book here.
Discovery Workshop
Woking Library
11am-12pm. By Explore Learning for ages 7-11. Develop figurative language and creative writing skills. Free but booking is necessary, click here to book.
Coiled Hanging Snake
Woking Library
Craft event from 2.30-3.30pm. No booking needed. Suggested donation of 50p per child.
Origami Bird Craft a sh Library
2.30pm. Booking necessary, please book at the library helpdesk. 50p per child.
30 May – 1 Jun E
Terrific Transport
Surrey History Centre
Woking GU21 6ND 9.30am-5pm. Find out about the history of Surrey transport and make a paper car, rocking boat and plenty more. For ages 2-10 with an adult. Free parking onsite, via Kingsway Road.
Pitch Pals Football Camps
Broadwater School
Godalming Camps run 9am3.30pm (late pick-up and half-days available). Fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Expert coaching from FA-qualified Coaches in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. Book here.
30 May – 2 Jun E
Xtreme activate Holiday Day Camp, Guildford Spectrum OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp for 5-8 and 9-12 years from 8.30am6pm. Children will take part in activities such as ice skating, bowling, arts and crafts and more. Book in person at Customer Services (Mon-Fri 9am5pm and Sat 9am-1pm) or call 01483 443322, option 3.
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G Live Guildford
Click here to book. Hand Drumming Workshop & Samba Drumming and Percussion Workshop
10am-12.30pm for ages 7-11.
Samba Dance Class
For ages 7-11 from 2-4pm.
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animal Finger Puppets
The Lightbox
Woking Drop-in craft from 1.304pm. Suggested donation £5.
Dance in a Day
Princes Hall
Aldershot 10am-5pm. For ages 6-10. £21. Book here.
Crocodile Encounters
Woking Library
11am-12.30pm or 2pm-3.30pm. Meet some of nature’s most magnificent reptiles. For ages 5+ with an adult. £7 per person, booking essential, click here.
I Love Musical Theatre Workshop
yvonne arnaud Theatre
Guildford For ages 7-11. 10am12.30pm. £25. With musical theatre themed games and activities and jazz hands aplenty, this workshop will leave you ready to sing and dance your way through the half-term holiday. Book here.
The Story Detectives
Dorking Library
Sessions at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join The Story Detectives as they journey round Dorking Library collecting clues and building a story as part of this interactive dance adventure. For children of all ages (especially ages 3+) and their grown-ups.
Booking necessary, click here. Tickets are free but with a suggested donation of £1+.
Climate Change Workshop
Surrey Heath Museum
The Square, Camberley 11am1pm. For ages 4-11. Fun workshop learning about climate change and what we can do to prevent it. Book by contacting: 01276 23771 or museum@ surreyheath.gov.uk
Coronation Coins
Guildford Museum
Castle Arch, GU1 3SX 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, drop in; no booking required.
Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway
Frimley Lodge Park
Frimley Green GU16 6HY Miniature train rides from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. No advance booking needed.
Early Birds
Haslemere Museum
9-10am. Family event. Entry by donation. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Book here.
Farnham Maltings
Please book here.
Lino Cut Printing for Kids
10-11.30am. £18. For ages 6-10 using pre-prepared matrices in exciting themes.
Intro to Crochet
For ages 8-16. £30. 11am12.30pm. 2 day course, also on 1st June 11am-12.30pm.
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Crafty Kids: Half Term Museum of Farnham
38 West St, Farnham, GU9 7DX
10am-12pm. £3.50 per child. Fun and messy drop-in crafts. For 3-7s with an adult.
Cupcake Decorating
Haslemere Hub
10.30-11.30am. £3 per child, for ages 3+ with an adult. Decorate yummy cakes to take home. Book here.
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Zombies and Cheerleading Workshop
Guildford Spectrum
2.30-3.30pm. For ages 5-12 in age-appropriate groups. This holiday workshop mixes fun activities and a Zombie dance routine with Cheerleading! Suitable for girls and boys with the option to be a zombie or cheerleader. Come dressed to impress! Book here.
Badge Making
Farnham Library
2.30-3.30pm. Use the badge making machine to create your own badge! For ages 4+. 50p per badge. No booking needed.
Princes Hall
Aldershot
Frozen Sing-a-long 2.30pm. Book online. £8, one free adult with every child ticket.
Choir in a Day
For ages 7-11. 10am-5pm. Book here.
art and Craft Pick’n’Mix
The Haslemere youth Hub
10.30am. Come and pick from a wide selection of activities. £3. Book here.
Mill Cottage Farm Experience
Haslemere Museum
11am-3pm. Family event. £5 (mem £3). A selection of friendly farm animals to feed, groom and stroke in the Museum’s garden, along with activities inside. Book here.
Stoke Park Railway
Guildford GU1 1TU Miniature train rides 10am-1pm. No booking needed.
Pet Portraits in Pastels
The Lightbox
Woking For ages 11-16. 1.30-4pm. £20. Book online.
Crafty Kids: Half Term Museum of Farnham
38 West St, Farnham, GU9 7DX 10am-12pm. £3.50 per child. Fun and messy drop-in crafts. For 3-7s with an adult.
Crafts at Woking Library
Crafts from 10.30-11.30am and 2.30-3.30pm. No booking needed. Suggested donation 50p per child.
Storytime draw-along with Steve antony
Camberley Library
11.30am to 12.15pm Join bestselling author and illustrator
Steve Antony for a fun and interactive reading and drawalong. For ages 4-9 with an adult. Booking essential, click here. £4 per child.
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The Turkey Shed Gang
author reading with Ruth young
Cranleigh Library
3pm for ages 7-10. Hear a reading from “The Turkey Shed Gang” and ask the author some questions. Tickets are £2 each and can be booked in the Cranleigh Library.
a Morning with Elaine Slade
Guildford Library
10.30am-12pm. Elaine Slade, author of the Charlie Fawley series, will be reading her books plus there will be some fun activities to join in on. Most suited to 4-9 year olds. Booking necessary. £2 per child (accompanying adults come free). Book at the library or email guildford.library@surreycc. gov.uk.
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artbox Workshop
Farnham Maltings
For 7-16 yrs. 10am-3pm. £65. Create a collection of mixed media work. Book here.
Synergy Dance activity
Camp, Farncombe 10am-12pm. Fun ageappropriate activities for ages 5-12 including learning a dance routine, arts & crafts, parachute fun, snow disco and more! Dress in your favourite costume. Book here.
Free Spider Slime Lab
The atrium Camberley
11am-4pm. FREE Slime Workshop, ‘Beat The Baddies’ challenge, and a GIANT Spider
Selfie Wall. Booking is advised click here to book. This event supports The Autism Trust, please bring small change for a kind donation.
Make a Hatching Dinosaur
Egg
Woking Library
Craft event from 10.30-11.30am. No booking needed. Suggested donation of 50p per child.
The Derby Family Festival
Epsom Downs Racecourse
As well as exciting racing, there will be all day entertainment for the whole family, from tots to young teens. Don’t miss the return of the Main Stage, a new food festival and selected free rides and activities. Book here.
The Derby Family Festival
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The Story Detectives
Farnham Library
11am, 1pm or 3pm. Join the Story Detectives as they collect letters, solve clues, and build an adventure story. For all ages, especially 3-8s. Booking essential, suggested minimum donation of £1. Book here.
SaT 3 Jun E
Free family Fun Day
G Live
Guildford 10am-2pm. Activities include pottery painting and DJ workshops, face painting, dance classes, arts & crafts, reading corners and a sensory spectacular area plus games for the little ones. Free, no booking needed but some participatory workshops will require first come first serve sign-ups on the day.
15 Minutes of Fun
Chertsey Museum
33 Windsor St. 1.30-3.30pm. Free drop-in family craft activity, no booking needed.
Godalming Town Show & Carnival, Burys Field
12-7pm. Circus themed High Street parade at 12pm.
Entertainment, stalls, food, drink and more from 1pm.
Eco Explorers
By the KFC crossroads, Union St, Aldershot Town Centre Free hands-on Eco activities. Drop-in from 10am-2pm.
The Derby Family Festival
Epsom Downs Racecourse
As well as exciting racing, there will be all day entertainment for the whole family, from tots to young teens. Don’t miss the return of the Main Stage, a new food festival and selected free rides and activities. Book here
Free Spider Slime Lab
The atrium
Camberley 11am-4pm. FREE Slime Workshop, ‘Beat The Baddies’ challenge, and a GIANT Spider Selfie Wall. Booking is advised click here.
Make a Summer Bookmark
Woking Library
Craft activity from 2.30-3.30pm. No booking needed. Suggested donation of 50p per child.
The Story Detectives
Camberley Library
One hour sessions at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Join The Story Detectives as they journey round the Library collecting clues and building a story. Most suited to ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. Booking necessary, click here. Suggested donation of £1+.
ShyneFest
Merrist Wood College
Worplesdon 11am-11pm. Family friendly festival.
Favourite Food-Fruit
Sculptures, Farnham Maltings
£12. Pottery fun at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm or 2.30pm. All ages welcome, under 8s must be with a paying adult. Book here.
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SEnD Dance and Movement Workshops
Guildford Spectrum for ages 12+.
QE Park Centre, Guildford for ages 6+.
2-5pm. Dance, music and movement, improvisation, musical theatre and imaginative expression in role play and dance. Suitable for students with SEN or a disability. Verbal and non-verbal students are welcome. Siblings welcome (they will need to book a place). Book here. £5 subsidised rate.
Chase & Skye, Birdworld
Chase & Skye will be making appearances through the day, included in admission.
Save Our Seas
Haslemere Museum
10.30am-12pm for ages 5-11. £7 (mem £5). Look at some of the amazing life in our oceans and how we can help protect it. Book here.
all about Trees, nower Wood nature Reserve
Leatherhead 1-3pm. Family event for ages 6+. Learn to identify trees by their leaves and bark, be creative and play games.
Family of 4 £27.80. Book here.
Blooming Picnic Castle Grounds
Guildford 12.30-4pm. Free. Bring a picnic and enjoy entertainment from the bandstand. No booking needed.
Sun 4 Jun E
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
Eco Explorers
By the old Peacocks unit, Queensmead, Farnborough Town Centre Free hands-on Eco activities. Drop-in from 10am2pm.
Classic Cars Day
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Frimley Lodge Miniature
Railway, Frimley Lodge Park
Frimley Green GU16 6HY Miniature train rides from 11am-5pm. No advance booking needed.
Festival of Transport
Farnham 10am-1pm.A range of cars including vintage, supercars, commercial and novelty vehicles gather in the Upper Hart car park. Plus there are bands, food and stalls. The vehicles take part in a Parade through the town. Free for spectators.
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Mini Gallery Explorers
The Lightbox
Woking 11-11.40am. Fun for under 5s with an adult. Limited spaces allocated on the day from 10.30am. Suggested donation £5.
Toddler Tuesday
Surrey Heath Museum
The Square, Camberley Drop in from 10.30am-12.30pm. £1.50 donation. Activities, toys and games for under 5s.
W ED 7 Jun E
Story Explorers
Polesden Lacey
Gt Bookham 10.30am-12pm. Fun for pre-schoolers with a story, rhymes and a fun nature-based craft. Included in admission but online booking advised, click here to book. Runs every Wednesday until 19 July.
Cathedral Tots
Guildford Cathedral 10am. Free. Informal service for under 5s and their carers with activities, a faith-based story, a prayer, songs and craft. No booking needed.
T H u RS 8 Jun E
Ocean Day Craft
Farnham Library
3.45pm. Celebrate the oceans by creating your own sea creatures. For ages 5+. £1 per child. Limited spaces so sign up at the library or contact farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
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Where the Wild Things are, Haslemere Museum
10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1. Be transported to a far away land as Max travels to find where the wild things live. Book here.
SaT 10 Jun E
Milford Village Fete
Jubilee Field
Milford 1pm.
abinger Medieval Fair abinger Common
RH5 6HZ 2pm. Village fair with villagers dressed up in Medieval costume.
The Little Welly
Henley The UK’s biggest obstacle course for children! There are also loads of extra activities and entertainment making it a fantastic family day out. Book here.
Shamley Green Village Fete & Dog Show
Village Green 1pm. Loads of fun games, Punch & Judy, stalls, refreshments and more.
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West End Fete
Recreation Ground
Benner Lane, West End 1-5pm. Arena displays, dog show, music, Punch & Judy BBQ, bar, games, and more.
Windlesham Fete
Field of Remembrance
Kennel Lane GU20 6AA
From 1pm.
animal Encounter Tour
Merrist Wood College
Worplesdon GU3 3PE 11am or 2pm. For ages 5+ (under 16s must be with an adult). See and learn about the reptiles, birds and meerkats at the college. £18 per person. Book here.
Victoria Day
aldershot Town Centre
10am-4pm. Day of family activities, music, dance and stalls. Grand parade at 11am.
Summer Fair
Folly Hill Infant School
11.30am-2pm. Lots of family fun celebrating 50 years at Folly Hill.
Churt Fete
Recreation Ground
From 2pm.
Sun 11 Jun E
The Little Welly
Henley The UK’s biggest obstacle course for children! There are also loads of extra activities and entertainment making it a fantastic family day out. Book here.
Sustainability Festival
Gostrey Meadow
Weyside, Farnham GU9 7RH
11am-4pm. Local artisans, food & drink producers, small businesses and charities; all with a shared passion for sustainability. From 12-5pm families can take part in the Textile Collage with Natural Dye and Eco Fabrics drop-in workshop (free) - you can bring old fabrics eg T-shirts, tote bags or tea towels.
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Farm Open Morning
Merrist Wood
Worplesdon 10am-12pm. £5, under 3s free. Meet all the farm animals – piglets, goat kids, lambs, donkey, alpacas and more! Book here.
Chiddingfold Village Fete
The Green
Chiddingfold 12-4.30pm. Lots of family fun including food, craft stalls, a dog show, games and much more!
Surrey Society of Model Engineers
Leatherhead KT22 9AA Miniature train rides 11am-4pm, no booking needed.
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Sun 11 Jun E CO n T.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
F RI 16 Jun E
Mini Painters, The Lightbox
Woking Painting fun for under 5s with an adult. Book here. 1111.40am. Child £5, adult free.
SaT 17 Jun E
Frensham Fayre
Hollowdene Recreation
Ground 1-5pm. Family fun including live music, grand parade, food and drink, stalls, games and more!
Camberley armed
Forces Day
10am-4pm. Free family fun event to show support for our Service Personnel. Roaming street entertainment and free family activities across the town including free face painting on High Street.
Lyne Village Fete
Lyne Village Hall
Lyne KT16 0AN Traditional village fair with attractions and entertainment.
Bookham Village Day
Old Barn Hall
KT23 3PQ 11am-4.30pm. Children’s entertainment, stalls, music, food and more.
Pirbright Village Fair
The Green
11am-5pm. Stalls, games, food, drink, music and more.
Father’s Day Card Craft
Farnham Library
11.30am. Make a rosette shaped card to award to someone special! For ages 4+. £1 per child. Limited spaces so sign up at the library or contact farnham.library@surreycc.gov. uk.
Sun 18 Jun E
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
Mizens Railway
Barrs Lane, Knaphill GU21 2JW 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
Open Sunday Mane Chance Sanctuary
Compton 2pm.
Tour of the site followed by tea, coffee and cakes.
Online booking essential. Click here.
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M O n 19 Jun E
Belmont Explorers
Belmont School
Holmbury St Mary Free fun cooking session for 2-5s with an adult. 1.30-3pm. Book here.
F RI 23 Jun E
Weird and Wonderful Weaving
Haslemere Museum
1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1. Book here.
Merrow Schools Federation
Summer Fair
Bushy Hill Junior School
Guildford 5.30-8pm. Free entry. Games, food and drink, face painting, bouncy castles, ice cream and more! Win prizes in the main raffle, hamper raffle, bottle and sweet tombolas.
SaT 24 Jun E
aldershot armed Forces Day Prom in the Park
Princes Gardens
Aldershot 2.30-5pm. Bring your flags, rugs and picnics to enjoy the live music plus there’ll be a bar, tea tent and street food stalls, alongside children’s activities and stalls on Princes Way.
Cranleigh Carnival & Fun Dog Show
Cranleigh Common Entertainment, live music, stalls, sideshows, refreshments and more. Parade starts at approx 12.30pm from the Common.
Summer Fair
Onslow Infant School
12pm-2.30pm Loads of fun activities for the kids including favourites like Hook a Duck, Splat the Teacher and Jolly Jam Jars. There will be a BBQ, cakes and Pimms at the bar! Cash only on activity stalls, card machines available for refreshments.
Home Front Event
Hever Castle
Edenbridge Step back in time to 1940s Britain - meet re-enactors from the US Army, get up close to a replica Spitfire and find out more about the food from the 1940s when rationing was in place. Enjoy toe tapping music in the dance tent, browse vintage stalls and watch model boats on the Inner Moat.
Hever Castle
St. John’s Village Fete and Fun Dog Show
St. Johns Lye
Woking 12.30-4.30pm. BBQ, bouncy castles, refreshments, coconut shy, raffle, music, dance and more! Free entry.
Farnham Carnival
Gostrey Meadow
Live bands, fun fair, stalls, bar and food from 2-9pm. Carnival Parade 6pm from Upper Hart Car Park.
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Village Fête and Dog Show
norney Farm
Shackleford, GU8 6AE
From 12.30pm. There will be a children’s entertainer, bouncy castle, games galore, competitions and of course plenty of food and drink stalls.
Sun 25 Jun E
Proms and Pop in the Park
Gostrey Meadow
Weyside, Farnham GU9 7RH 126pm. Free entry. Bring a picnic or buy food and drink from the refreshment stalls. From 12-5pm there’ll be a free drop-in family craft – weaving on a basic cardboard tapestry loom.
all aboard Club
The Lightbox
Woking Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and SEN children. 11am-12.30pm. Book at here.
north Camp Summer
Fayre, Queens Road
Recreation Ground
GU14 6JX Fun fair, arena events, stalls and more.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey KT16 0AD Miniature train rides for ages 2+. From 1pm, booking office closes 4.15pm.
Strawberry Fayre
Bisley Village Green
Children’s fun fair, entertainment, stalls, refreshments and more.
Home Front Event
Hever Castle
Edenbridge TN8 7NG Step back in time to 1940s Britain - meet reenactors from the US Army, get up close to a replica Spitfire and find out more about the food from the 1940s when rationing was in place, watch model boats on the Inner Moat and more!
Funfest 2023
yateley Manor School
GU46 7UQ 11.30am-4pm. A fun packed day for people of all ages with disabilities or special educational needs, their families and helpers. Free, but you must register here.
Landrover Day
Mizens Railway
Knaphill 2-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). No booking needed.
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yvonne arnaud Theatre
Guildford
The Gingerbread Man
Wed 24 May 11.30am & 1.30pm. An energetic spin on an old fairy tale for under 4s.
The Smeds and The Smoos
Fri 9 – Sun 11 June. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. For ages 3+.
The Hare and The Tortoise
Wed 21 June 11.30am & 1.30pm. An inventive and energetic retelling of this classic story.
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Sat 24 June. Designed for children and adults alike, this show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!
around the World in 80 Days
Tue 11 – Sat 15 July. This brandnew, fun and colourful family production tells this story as you’ve never seen it before. Best for ages 5+.
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh
Fri 11 - Sun 13 Aug. Winnie the Pooh and friends come to life in a beautifully crafted musical.
Camberley Theatre Bring your Own Baby Comedy
Thurs 11 May 11.30am. The Little Mermaid
Tues 30 May 2pm.
Haslemere Hall
The Bower Bird and The Gruffalo with Julia Donaldson
Mon 29 May 11am & 2.30pm. The UK’s best-selling author acts out her stories and sings her songs, along with four other actors.
Farnham Maltings
Kids’ Symphonic Sundays
Sun 14 May, 11 June 10am. £8.
Bossy
Tues 30 May 11.30am & 2.30pm. Brand new show celebrating Black culture. Aimed at 7-11s.
Alfie’s First Fight
Thurs 1 June 11.30am or 2.30pm. For ages 5+. Boxing action, surprising plot twists and an inspiring boy hero.
new Victoria Theatre
annie
Mon 19 - Sat 24 June. For 5+.
Ministry of Science LIVEScience Saved The World
Sun 2 July 2.30pm.
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
G Live
Guildford
Family Fun Day
Sat 3 June 10am-2pm. Free family fun day.
Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Sat 24 June 1pm. Jurassic Earth
Sat 15 July 12pm & 3pm. Talk to a Triceratops, roar with a T-Rex, look up to a Brontosaurus, scream with a Spinosaurus and run from a Raptor!
Bugsy Malone
Fri 11 & Sat 12 Aug. Based on the hit 1976 film and featuring Mobsters, show girls, a catchy swinging score and of course splurge guns and a custard pie showdown.
Horrible Histories –Barmy Britain
Tues 22 Aug 1.30pm & 4.30pm. Britain’s favourite history show is back.
Milkshake Live!
Wed 23 Aug. Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake Presenters!
Perform in the Park
22 July – 28 Aug. A magical festival of children’s theatre in the heart of London, with shows running daily. Set in a pop-up tent in Coram’s Fields (WC1N), families can also enjoy the park with wide lawns and wonderful play areas. Shows include The Three Billy Goats Gruff (for 2-6 years), Elephant and Piggie’s We are in a Play! (for 3-8s), Mermaids & Pirates, a brand-new Caribbean adventure for ages 4-11 and, for ages 7-14, another original show from Perform, The Dream, inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, rebooted for a new generation. Click here for more information and to book.
Guildford united Reformed Church
Half Term Family Concert
Tues 30 May 10.30am. Book here.
The Leatherhead Theatre
Top Secret – Magic of Science
Sat 13 May 2.30pm. Magical science show with mystery, suspense and lots of mess!
Painshill Park
Outdoor Theatre: Robin Hood
Sat 3 June gates open 5.30pm, performance 6.30pm. For 5+.
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Barrow Hills
School, Witley 01428 683639
Mixed 2-13 yrs.
Belmont School
Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852
Mixed 3-16 yrs.
Cranmore School. Boys 2-16 yrs and girls 2-7 yrs.
Longacre School
Shamley Green 01483 893225
Mixed 2-11 yrs.
Ripley Court School
Mixed 3-11 years.
Rydes Hill
Preparatory
School & Nursery, Guildford 01483 544973
Girls 3-11 years, Boys 3-7 years.
St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943
Mixed 3-13 years.
St Catherine’s School, Bramley Girls 4-18 years.
St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551 Mixed 2-11 years.
St Ives School, Haslemere
Mixed 2-11 years.
Fri 16 June 9.30am or please contact the school to arrange a personal visit.
Family Fun Day 13 May 2-4pm. Year 3 and above entry: Thurs 4 May 9.30am.
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Fri 5 May 9.30am-12pm.
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Year after year, Rydes Hill
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Longacre Judged ‘Excellent’ in ISI Inspection
In June 2022 Longacre was visited by ISI Inspectors, and they are incredibly proud to confirm that Longacre was adjudged to be compliant in all areas and ‘Excellent’ (the highest available rating) in the two areas measured regarding Educational Quality: Academic and other achievements and Personal Development.
Family Fun Day at Belmont
School
Belmont School warmly invites families to come along to its Family Fun Day on Saturday 13th May from 2 – 4pm. Prospective parents will be able to visit its Early Years setting, The Mews, and join in with coronationthemed celebrations. Those looking for entry into Years 3 and above are invited to attend the School’s Prep and Senior School Open Morning on Thursday 4th May at 9.30am. For more details of these events, click here.
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Award winning business for sale
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Guildford, Farnham and Aldershot is for sale and would make a great business opportunity for someone creative who wants to work flexibly around their children. The areas included in this franhcise are Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Aldershot, Haslemere and many surrounding villages.
It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants the flexibility of owning their own business whilst still having the amazing support from the franchise team. Email Julija at guildford@popoloceramico.co.uk for more details.
New SEND activity classes
I can too SEND is both an online and in person support and advice group for families and professionals involved in Special Needs and Disabilities. Aysha, the founder of I can too SEND, is starting the first brand new activity class for children aged 0-5 on Wednesday 26th April at 10.40-11.20am in The Ash Centre, Ash Vale. The classes will run every week in term time and you can book a one-off class or for the whole term. Booking is essential by emailing icantoosend@outlook. com, it is £7 per session. Click here for more details.
FREE summer term class with Perform
Summer term is here and there’s no better time for your child to try Perform. Packed with self-esteem boosting activities, Perform weekly classes round off the academic year with a fun and relaxed focus on developing confidence, communication, coordination and
concentration. Using a mix of drama, dance and singing, these high-energy classes for all abilities are designed to allow even the most reticent children to shine. This term, 4-7s will be setting sail on the Jammy Dodger for an adventure with the Mermaids & Pirates. Meanwhile, 7-12s will enjoy a laugh-out-loud adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in The Dream. The curriculum has an emphasis on fun with free apps and videos to watch at home. Click here for more details.
NEWS & VIEWS
In2Drama
In2Drama is back with Broadway and West End Star Kerry Ellis at the Cranleigh Arts Centre. She will be running audition Master Classes at the fiveday academy from 24-28 July, 9am-5pm suitable for aspiring actors and filmmakers aged 11-15 and 16-21.
Xtreme activate Holiday Day Camp
OFSTED
registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum entertaining and challenging children aged 5-8 and 9-12. The Camp runs in school holidays 8.30am-6pm. To book call 01483 443322, option 3.
Synergy Dance Holidaythemed workshops at Guildford Spectrum and QEP Centre, Guildford, this summer. Activities include mainstream themed dance and activity workshops and also Saturday afternoon
SEND Dance & Movement workshops.
Here are some great workshops and camps for the summer holidays! Click on listings for more details.
ultimate activity Camps
An inspiring programme of over 40 stimulating activities during the school holidays for ages 4-14. The award-winning OFSTED registered camps will be running in Woking, Haslemere, Godalming and Bookham. Save £20 per week or £4 per day when you book before Tues 6th June.
Surrey Theatre academy
Summer theatre camps, taught by highly experienced teachers.
At Haslemere Hall: Mini Matilda Theatre Camp
Mon 31 July-Fri 4 Aug for 5-9s 9am12pm.
Matilda Summer Theatre Camp
Mon 7-Fri 11 Aug for 6-16s 9am-3pm. At Godalming Borough Hall: 2-Day Spongebob Theatre Camp
Mon 14-Tues 15 Aug for 5-10s 9am12pm.
2-Day Little Mermaid Summer Theatre Camp
Thurs 17-Fri 18 Aug 9am-12pm for 5-10s.
Matilda Summer Theatre Camp
Mon 21-Fri 25 Aug 9am-3pm for 6-16s.
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SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
Pitch Pals Summer Football Camps
At Broadwater School, Godalming throughout the Summer holidays. All days run 9am-3.30pm (late pickup and half-days available). A camp full of fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Expert coaching from FA-qualified Coaches in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
Guildford Summer youth Project
Put on a show at The Electric Theatre! Singin’ in the Rain Jr runs from Mon 31 July - Fri 4 Aug from 10am-5pm for ages 8-16.
Stagecoach Summer Workshops
You don’t need to be a Stagecoach student to attend a summer workshop. A fun week of singing, dancing and acting.
Stagecoach Farnham
‘Frozen Jr workshops’ run from 2428 July at Farnham College for 4-6s and ages 6+.
Stagecoach Farnborough
SportyKidz Holiday Camps
Football or MultiSports Camps
for 3-13s in Woking
at the Winston Sports
Centre from Tues 30 May - Fri
2 June and Mon 24 July - Fri 25 Aug led by their excellent coaches. Standard day 9am3pm, extended day 8.15am5pm! Childcare vouchers and HMRC tax free payments accepted.
‘High School musical Jr’ workshops for ages 4-6 and 6 years+ will be running at Samuel Cody School, Farnborough from 14-18 Aug.
Stagecoach Camberley & yateley
‘Cave of Wonders’ workshop for 6-18s and ‘A Whole New World’ for ages 4-6 at Kings International College, Camberley 31 July - 4 Aug.
Stagecoach Liphook
Mon 24 - Fri 28 July. 7-18 year olds will be performing ‘Matilda Jr’ and 4-6 year olds work on a ‘Gangsta Granny’ story.
Stagecoach Guildford
Summer workshops at Bushy Hill Junior School, Guildford from 21-25 Aug. ‘High School Musical Jr’ for ages 4-6 and ages 6+.
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Click on listings for more details.
Perform Drama
Wizard of Oz holiday course from 31 July – 4 Aug at Christ Church Hall, Guildford. With colourful costumes, uplifting songs and dazzling dancing, suitable for ages 4-10.
Haslemere Performing arts
5-day Summer School courses in July and August (dates to be confirmed). 10am-2pm.
Ages 5-16 will rehearse and perfom the musical Annie Warbucks (Miss Hannigan’s Revenge). For more details phone 01428 652360 (answerphone) or email: haparts@aol.com
Merrist Wood Holiday Club
MultiSports Guildford
Summer Holiday Camp runs from Mon 24 - Fri 28 July at St Peter’s School, Guildford. Suitable for boys and girls of all abilities, with half days for 4-6 year olds and full days for 6-16 year olds. No previous experience necessary, applicants do not have to be regular MultiSports students.
Children aged 5-12 who love animals, conservation and being outdoors will love the Merrist Wood Holiday Club. Meet and learn about rare breed animals plus loads of activities on the themed days during the Animal or Wildlife and Conservation weeks. For details and to book click here.
The yvonne arnaud Theatre
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre will have an exciting mix of drama and theatremaking workshops on offer on 30th and 31st May and 31st July-11th
August. There will be workshops for all ages with activities such as storytelling, drama, games, crafts and more!
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Click on listings for more details.
STEM craft activities
Stimulate your child’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with these inspiring craft ideas.
Create salt dough fossils
Fun activity which shows kids how fossils are made.
Paper straw rockets
Experiment with propulsion and flight with these easy downloadable templates.
Paper building blocks
Simple craft demonstrating engineering with paper.
Gravity action art
A super-easy way of seeing science and art working together.
Invisible ink art
Fascinating art project where science plays a big role.
Maple Seed
Magnetic slime
Fruit Solar System
Paper Helicopters
Learn about seeds as well as forces in nature.
Discover how to create magnetism with this fun activity.
A fruity way to grasp the planet sizes in our Solar System!
Make a volcano
A safe miniature eruption!
Robot Hands
Discover the mechanics of robotics and how everything works together.
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CRAFTS
Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Monkey Music
Shalford Village Hall
Monday and Friday morning
Sing and Sign
Haslemere Youth Hub
Mondays 9.30am and 10.30am.
Toddler Group
Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill, Mondays and Thursdays 1.30-3pm
Little Twigs
Ripley Court School, Ripley
Mondays 9.30-11am
Musical Beats
St. Mark’s Church, Hale, Farnham
Mondays 11.30am
Dinky Dance
Sutton Green Village Hall
Mondays 10am
Octots
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming
Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am
Toddler Group St Peter’s
Farnborough
Mondays & Thursdays 10-11.30am
Babes and Tots
St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham
Mondays 9.30-11am
Ottershaw Toddler Group
Ottershaw Church
Mondays 10-11.30am
Sing and Sign
Farnham Daniel Hall
Monday mornings and Godalming Parish
Church Monday afternoons
Molly Moocow
Millenium Hall
Liphook Monday afternoon
Brookwood
Toddlers Playgroup
Memorial Hall, Brookwood
Mondays 9.45am
Brookwood Babies
Playgroup
Memorial Hall, Brookwood
Mondays 9.45am
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Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Parent and Toddler Groups
St Andrew’s Church
Goldsworth Park
Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Angel Tots
St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright
Mondays 10-11.30am
Woking Twins Club
St Hugh of Lincoln
Mondays 9.30-11am
twice a month
Fledglings
Compton
Pucks Oak Barn, Compton
Mondays 9.30am
Tongham Toddlers
Tongham Community Centre
Mondays 10am-12pm.
St John’s Baby & Toddler Group
St John’s Centre, Merrow Mondays 9.30-11am
Storytime Frimley Green Library
Mondays 2.15pm.
Cove Bumps & Babies
Christ Church Cove
Mondays 1.30-3.30pm
Little Wiggles
St Andrew’s Farnham
Mondays 1-2.30pm
Toddler Group
St Mary’s Church
Shackleford, Mondays
9.15-11.15am. Starts 13th March til 26th
June. Term time only. Free.
First Steps
Playgroup
St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere
Mondays 10am-11.30am
Babes & Toddlers
St Lukes Church Hall, Grayshott
Mondays 9.30-11.30am
Teddies Toddler Group
Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 10-11.30am
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Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Parent and Toddlers
Salvation Army
Addlestone, Mondays 10am-12pm
SENDsory Play
Guildford Nursery & Family Centre
Mondays 10-11.30am, For ages 0-5 with additional needs
Teddy Toddlers
The Salvation Army
Community church, Sythwood, Mondays 9.15-11.15am
Cranleigh
Breastfeeding Group
Aliment Juicery, Cranleigh
Mondays 9.30-11am.
Tots & Dots
St Mary’s Camberley
Mondays 9.30-11am
Storytime
Camberley Library
Mondays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Woking Library
Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Little GURCkins
Guildford United Reformed Church
Mondays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Guildford Library
Mondays 10.30am
Toddler Group
Aldershot Methodist Church
Mondays 10-11.30am
Sunshine Toddlers
Cranleigh Baptist Church Mondays 10.15-11.30am
Shalford Parent & Toddlers
St Mary’s Church, Shalford Mondays 9.30-11am
Tiny Tots
The Church Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Frimley Green
Mondays 10-11.30am
Bounce House
Haslemere Youth Hub
Mondays 10-11am,
Storytime
Farnham Library
Mondays 10.30am,
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Groups on a TUESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Knaphill Playgroup
The Vyne Centre, Broadway
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Noah’s Ark Stay & Play
St Stephen’s Church, Haslemere Tuesdays 1-2.30pm
Little Lambs Church Centre
Liphook Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Pebble Rhymetime Frimley Green Library
Tuesdays 10.30am.
Busy Bee Toddler Session
St Hilary’s School
Godalming Tuesdays
Monkey Music
Godalming Masonic Hall
Tuesday morning
Musical Beats
Spires/Farnham
United Reform Church, Central Farnham
Tuesdays 10am
Bisley Play
Bisley Village Hall
Tuesdays 9.3011.30am.
Storytime Ash Library
Tuesdays 10.30am.
Stay & Play
The Wharf Nursery School, Godalming
Tuesdays 1.45-2.45pm and Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.
2-3pm. No booking needed. Playbox
Rhymetime
Aldershot Library
Tuesdays 10am and 11am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Byfleet Library
Tuesdays 10.30-11am.
Frimley Baptist Church
Tuesdays 9.30am. For childminders and nannies
Storytime
Woking Library
Tuesdays 10am
Wee Nature Spirits
Chobham
Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions daily
Moo Moosic
Ash Centre
Tuesday mornings
Toddler Time
Rydes Hill
Preparatory School, Guildford
Tuesdays 10-11am
Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group
St Mary’s Church Ash
Vale Tuesdays 10am
Tots and Toddlers
Founders Studio, Guildford
Tuesdays 9.3011.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Farnham Library
Tuesdays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
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Groups on a TUESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Tots Praise
Church of The Good Shepherd
Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Play Café
St Michaels Church
Aldershot Tuesdays 9am-12pm
Little Sunbeams
Parent & Toddler Group
Manor Road Church, Guildford
Tuesdays 9-11.15am
Bethany Babes
St Mary of Bethany, Woking
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Baby and Toddler Group
St Mary’s Horsell
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am
SJS Toddlers
St John’s Stoke, Guildford
Tuesdays 9.3010.40am or 11am-12.10pm
Bumps & Babies
NCT Godalming & Cranleigh
The Baptist Church, Godalming
Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm.
Pebble Rhymetime
Addlestone Library
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am.
ABC Stay and Play
Toddler Group
The Old Rectory, Busbrige Church
Tuesdays 9.30-11.15am.
Playbox
Frimley Baptist Church
Tuesdays 9.30am. For childminders and nannies
Toddler Group
Binscombe Church
Tuesdays 9.30-11am
Storytime
Farnborough Library
Tuesdays 10.30am
Toddlers Group
Farnham Baptist Church
Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
St Paul’s Woking
Tuesdays 10-11.30am.
Tots
St Mark’s Church
Westfield, Woking
Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Fun
St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley
Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Godalming Library
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am
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Moo Moosic
Badshot Lea
Wednesday mornings
Molly Moocow
Godalming United
Church Wednesday and Thursday morning
Cafe Play
St Nicolas Church, Guildford
Wednesdays 10-11am
Musical Beats
St. Mark’s Church, Hale, Farnham
Wednesdays 10.30am
Toddler Group
Church Hall, Horsley
Evangelical Church
Wednesdays 10-11.45am
Octots
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming
Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am
Groups on a WEDNESDAYclick listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Monkey Music
St John’s Stoke, Guildford
Wednesday morning
Sing and Sign
Godalming Wilfrid
Noyce Centre
Wednesday morning
Tiny Treasures
Grace Church
Chertsey St, Guildford
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Godaltots
Godalming United Church
Wednesdays 10-11am
Parent and Toddler Groups
St Andrew’s Church
Goldsworth Park
Mondays and
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Welcome Tots
Welcome Church, Woking
Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
Parents & Toddlers
Mindenhurst School, Deepcut
Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
I can too SEND
The Ash Centre, Ash
Vale Wednesday morning
Activity class for ages 0-5 with Special Needs and Disabilities
Term time only
Wee Nature Spirits
Chobham
Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden.
Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.
ChapelKids
Ash Vale Chapel
Wednesdays 11am2pm in term time.
Little Ducklings
Shere Village Hall
Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
ABC Playgroup
Christ Church
Guildford
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Storytime
Cobham Library
Wednesdays 4pm.
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Storytime
Camberley Library
Mondays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
Sunbeams
Christchurch Woking
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Baby & Toddler Group
St Alban’s, Hindhead
Wednesdays 9-11.15am
Toddler Praise
St Paul’s Camberley
Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Storytime
Godalming Library
Wednesdays 11am
Toddler group
High Cross Church, Camberley
Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Toddle Tots
Bosco’s Hall, All Saints New Haw
Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Pebble Rhymetime
Farnham Library
Tuesdays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.
Puttenham Toddler Group
Marwick Hall, Puttenham
Wednesdays 9-10.30am
Little Dragons
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Clandon
Wednesdays
9.30-11.30am
Farnborough Forest School
Birchbrook Nature Reserve
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-11am.
Acorn Toddlers Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot
Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
Happy Nappies
Wrecclesham
Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am
The Parent Pod
St Dunstan’s Church, Woking. Wednesday 11am-1pm. For new and expecting parents. Free no booking needed. Starts 7th June.
Pebble Rhymetime
Knaphill Library
Tuesdays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Storytime
Guildford Library
Wednesdays 10.30am
Tots’ Play and Praise
St Francis Church, Guildford
Wednesdays 10-11.15am.
Sticky Fingers
Toddler Group
St Anne’s Hall, Bagshot
Wednesdays 9.30-11am
Grayswood Baby & Toddler Group
Grayswood
Village Hall
Wednesdays 9-11am.
Bethany Babes
St Mary of Bethany, Woking
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am
BABY & TODDLER
GROUPS
Pebble Rhymetime
Haslemere Library
Wednesdays 10am
Toddler Group
North Camp Methodist Church Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Smart Tots
St Mark’s Godalming
Wednesdays 9-11am.
Baby & Toddler Group
St John’s Church West
Byfleet
Wednesdays 1-3pm
Heathside Corner
Toddler Group
Woking URC
Wednesdays 10-11.30am.
Toddler Music Time
Church of the Good Shepherd, Farnborough
Wednesdays 10am
Pebble Rhymetime
Cobham Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Storytime
Cranleigh Library
Wednesdays 10.30am.
Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Little Lambs
Stay & Play
The Wharf Nursery School, Godalming
Tuesdays 1.45-2.45pm and Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.
Cathedral Tots
Guildford Cathedral
First Wednesday of the month 10am
Trinity Toddlers
Holy Trinity, Bramley
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Little Munchkins
Ripley Church Room
Wednesdays 10am
Coffee Plus
Todder Group
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham
Wednesdays 10.30-12noon
Pebble Rhymetime
Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am
QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Marty’s Friends
Play Group
St Martin’s Church
Hall, East Horsley
Wednesdays 10-11.30 am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Woking Library
Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Little Lights
Godalming Baptist Church
Wednesdays 10.3011.30am
Baby and Toddler Group
Ewhurst Baptist Church
Wednesdays
10.15-11.45am
Toddlers Group
Milford Baptist Church
Wednesdays 9.3011am
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a THURSDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
Monkey Music
Godalming Masonic
Hall and Cranleigh Arts Centre
Thursday morning
Sing and Sign
Haslemere Youth Hub
Thursdays 9.30am and 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Leatherhead Library
Thursdays 11am (from 2nd Feb sessions will be 10.30am and 11.30am), Saturdays 11am.
fawm Parent & Baby Support Group
Holy Trinity Church
Knaphill Thursdays
10.30-11.30am. For expectant parents or parent with a nonwalker.
New Parents Cafe
Meet Up
The Hideaway,
Guildford Thursdays 10-11am
Sing and Sign
Guildford Emmanuel Church Thursday morning
Toddler Group
St Dunstan’s Church
Function Room
Thursdays 10am12pm.
Dinky Dance
QE Park Centre, Guildford
Thursdays 9.45am
Little Fishes
Christ Church Cove
Thursdays 9am and 10.20am
Horsley Baby & Toddler Group
Horsley Village Hall
Thursdays 9.3011.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Camberley Library
Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Molly Moocow
Godalming United Church Wednesday and Thursday morning
Moo Moosic
Farnham
Thursday mornings
Musical Beats
Wrecclesham
Community Centre, Farnham
Thursdays 10am
Pebble Rhymetime
Addlestone Library
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am.
Storytime Byfleet Library
Thursdays 3.45pm.
Pebble Rhymetime
Godalming Library
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am
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Groups on a THURSDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed
NCT Baby & Toddler Group
St John’s Lye Woking
Thursdays 11.30am-1pm.
Funkey Monkeys
St Peter’s Shared Church, Guildford
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Trinity Tots
Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Thursdays 10am-11.15am
Ark Toddler Group
Godalming Baptist Church, Thursdays 9.30-10.45am
Teddies Lunch Club
Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Thursdays 12-1pm
Rhymetime
Farnborough Library
Thursdays 2pm
Toddler Group
St John’s Church Youth Centre, Woking
Thursdays 9.15-10.45am.
Lollipops
United Reformed Church, Elstead
Thursdays 10-11.30am.
Noah’s Ark Toddler Group
The Wheelhouse, St Mary’s West Horsley
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Chatterbox
Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill Mondays & Thursdays 1.30-3pm
Pebble Rhymetime Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am
Toddler Group
St Paul’s Camberley
Thursdays 10.15-11.30am.
Baby Plus Group
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Thursdays
10.30-12noon
Wriggles & Giggles
Parent & Baby Group
Guildford Nursery School & Family Centre
Thursdays 1-2pm for non movers only.
Bumps & Babies
St Peter’s Church, Frimley
Thursdays 10-11am
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Groups on a THURSDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed
Little Lambs
Send Evangelical Church, Thursdays 10-11.30am
Bethel Toddlers
Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham
Thursdays 9.30-11am
Tots & Toddlers
Moorcroft Community Centre, Woking, Thursdays 10-11.30am
3CC Playtime
3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere
Thursdays 10-11.45am
Toddler Group
St Saviours Church, Guildford
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Peaslake Baby and Toddler Group
Peaslake Village Hall
Thursdays 9.3011.30am
Thursday Tots
St Mary’s Centre for the Community, Byfleet
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Baby Plus
The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham
Thursdays 10.30-12noon
Messy Toddlers
The Spire Church, Farnham, Thursdays 9.45-11.15am
Wee Nature Spirits
Chobham
Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.
Toddler Group St Peter’s
Farnborough
Mondays & Thursdays 10-11.30am
Little Fishes St John’s
Farnborough
Thursdays 9am and 10.20am
Thursday Twinkle Tots
St Mary’s Horsell
Thursdays 9.30-11am
Farnborough
Forest School
Birchbrook Nature Reserve
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-11am.
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Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed
Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group
All Saints Community Hall, Lightwater
Fridays 9.30-11am.
Sing and Sign
Fleet Church on the Heath Friday morning
Rhymetime
Bramley Library
Wee Nature Spirits
Chobham
Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden.
Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.
Monkey Music
Shalford Village Hall
Musical Beats
St. Mark’s Church, Hale, Farnham
Fridays 10.30am
Bump & Beyond
St Andrew’s Church
Goldsworth Park
Fridays 10-11.30am
Jelly Beans Toddler
Group Salvation Army, Guildford
Fridays 9.30-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Camberley Library
Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Fridays 2.30pm
Baby Cats
St Catherine’s Bramley
Fridays 9.30-10.30am once a month
Little Bees
St George’s Church
Room, Badshot Lea
Fridays 10-11.30am
Caterpillar Cafe
Burpham Church, Guildford
Fridays 9.30-11am
Little Lights
Chiddingfold Baptist Church
Fridays 10-11.30am
Monday and Friday morning
Molly Moocow
Haslemere Hub Friday morning
Little Nic’s Toddlers
St Nicolas, Cranleigh
Fridays 10-11.30am
Pop Up Play Session
Yvonne Arnaud
Theatre, Guildford
Fridays 10.30am12.30pm.
Kingdom Tots
Heathervale Baptist
Church, New Haw
Fridays 10-11.30am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed
Toddler Group
Cranmore School, West Horsley
Fridays 9-10.30am
Babies & Toddlers
Frimley Baptist Church
Fridays 10-11.30am
Baby Group
Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Fridays 9.30-10.30am
Toddler Group
All Saints Church, Onslow Village
Fridays 9.30-11am
Little Saints
All Saints Church Witley
Fridays 9-10.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am
Welcome Tots
Welcome Church, Woking
Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Cranleigh Library
Fridays 10.30am.
Pixies Playgroup
St Anne’s Church
Centre, Bagshot
Fridays 10-11.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Ash Library
Thursdays 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Cobham Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Little Nic’s Toddlers
St Nicolas, Cranleigh
Fridays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
St Peter & St Paul, Ewhurst Fridays 10-11.30am
Toddler Group
Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church
Fridays 10-11.30am
Baby Group High Cross Church, Camberley
Fridays 10-11.30am. Baby group.
Toddler Group
St John’s Church room, Farncombe
Fridays 10.30am-12pm
Storytime
Haslemere Library
Fridays 10.30am
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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed
Pebble Rhymetime
Woking Library
Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Baby and Toddler
Group
Farnborough Baptist Church Fridays
9.15-10.45am
Pebble Rhymetime
West Byfleet Library
Fridays 10.30am
Little Tots
Lyndhurst School, Camberley
Fridays 9.30-11am for ages 2+.
Toddler Fun
St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am
Holmbury Toddlers
Holmbury St Mary
Village Hall Fridays 9.30-11am once a month
Byfleet Toddler
Group
Fridays 10-11.30am.
The Hive Baby & Toddler Group
Bisley Village Hall
Fridays 9.30am-11.30am.
Fledglings
Ottershaw Christ
Church C of E Infant School
Fridays 9-10.30am
Mums and Monsters
Sandhurst Community
Hall Fridays
9.45-11.15am
Storytime
Aldershot Library
Fridays 10am.
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS
Groups on a SATURDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed
Dads and Kids
St Peter’s Farnborough
For 0-11s with dads, uncles and grandads. Runs fortnightly on Saturdays 9.30-11am.
Who Let the Dads Out?
Heathervale Baptist Church
Second Saturday of every month
9.30-11.30am for dads and male carers.
Pebble Rhymetime
Dorking Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am,
First Saturday of the month 10.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Leatherhead Library
Thursdays 11am (from 2nd Feb sessions will be 10.30am and 11.30am), Saturdays 11am.
Cantonese/English
Bilingual Storytime
Guildford Library
first Saturday of the month from 10.30am
Pebble Rhymetime
Woking Library
Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am
Addlestone Toy Library
Addlestone Baptist Church
Various Saturdays 10am-12pm.
Pebble Rhymetime
Cobham Library
Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Godalming Library
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am
Wee Nature Spirits
Chobham
Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.
Pebble Rhymetime
Camberley Library
Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Addlestone Library
Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am.
Pebble Rhymetime
Knaphill Library
Tuesdays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.
BABY & TODDLER GROUPS