Families Surrey West Nov Dec 2022 Digital

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Chobham Adventure Farm

Experience the magic of Christmas with a visit to meet Santa and his elves. Wander through the snow trail to a family one-to-one experience with Father Christmas, before heading into his Toy Workshop to choose a gift! See Santa’s reindeer and make reindeer food. There’s also an ice rink and Christmas Café.

Magical Christmas Experience with the Unicorns

Enter the forest of dreams and follow the fairy trail. You’ll meet little Unicorns, Christmas Ponies and the Magnificent Alicorn - a flying Unicorn! You can make a reindeer treat before visiting Santa.

Godstone Farm

Take a festive wander through Candy Cane Lane and help the elves find a special secret recipe! Choose a toy from the toyshop, explore the controls for the sleigh and meet Father Christmas. Your ticket gives you entry to the farm for the day.

Santa brings his Magical Grotto to Squire’s Meet Santa at his Magical Grotto at Squire’s garden centres in Badshot Lea, Milford, Shepperton and West Horsley. You’ll be welcomed by a jolly elf, before meeting Santa. A present and ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ badge are included!

Wonderland themed grotto opens on Sun 27 Nov. It is free with no booking required. Click here for open dates and times.

Santa’s Lapland Santa’s Lapland offers the kind of Christmas that comes but once in a lifetime. Whisking families away to magical Lapland for a 2 or 3-night adventure from late November to Christmas to meet Santa and his cheeky elves.

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Haslemere Educational Museum

Visit Santa in his Victorian Parlour and receive a gift on Sat 17, Wed 21, Thurs 22, Fri 23 and Sat 24 Dec. Mon 19 Dec is for families with a child who has additional needs. You can also see Santa on Sun 4 Dec 11am3pm as part of the Christmas Market.

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm Shamley Green Meet Santa and the real reindeer on 26/27 Nov, 3/4 Dec and 10/11 Dec. No booking needed. £5 (includes a gift), all profits to charity.

The Warren Knaphill You will be welcomed to the craft workshop by the happy elf before being joined by Santa as he tells you all about the story of Christmas. For more details and dates email santa@thewarrenuk.com.

GymJams Soft Play Normandy, Guildford For ages 3 and under. Father Christmas will be at sessions on Sun 11 Dec, Wed 14 Dec, Fri 16 Dec and Sat 17 Dec.

Rural Life Centre Farnham You can visit Santa in his grotto on 10, 11, 17 & 18 December.

Denbies Wine Estate Dorking Santa’s Express train rides and Hamper with Santa.

Swingbridge Santa Cruise Guildford On 3, 4, 10, 11, 17-21 Dec. Meet Santa and enjoy a 45 minute cruise from Millmead Island.

Woking Town Centre There will be a free grotto from 21 Nov – 24 Dec in Central Square, Victoria Place – no booking required. Bocketts Farm Leatherhead Hop on board the Santa Express trailer to meet Santa.

Miller’s Ark Animals Hook Visit Santa in his grotto on Sat 26 Nov, Sun 27 Nov, Sat 3 Dec or Sun 4 Dec.

Crockford Bridge Farm Addlestone Meet Santa in this log cabin in Wonder Wood.

Bourne Valley Garden Centre Addlestone Tea with Santa on 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21-24 Dec.

Chessington Garden Centre Santa’s Wonderland Experience runs from 19 Nov - 24 Dec.

Cinderella at Princes Hall

Fri 9 Dec - Sat 31 Dec. Princes Hall put effort in all year around to make sure their panto is a truly magical production, with fabulous sets, stunning costumes, fantastic dancers, a great script and excellent songs and music.

Cinderella on Ice at Guildford Spectrum

Let Guildford Spectrum transport you to a winter wonderland this Christmas, as Cinderella on ice returns. This fun-filled festive show will run from 9th11th December and will feature performances from some rising skating stars! Prices from £7.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Sat 3 Dec - Sun 8 Jan.

Another family pantomime is sprouting from the Yvonne Arnaud’s stage! A tantalising adventure with all the sparkles, songs and side-splitting silliness you could ask for!

Beauty and the Beast at Camberley Theatre

10–31 Dec. This Christmas, Camberley theatre will be hosting spellbinding performances of a brand-new version of the classic, ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Featuring a jukebox of much loved songs, beautiful costumes and a talented cast.

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Camberley Theatre

Bring Your Own Baby

Comedy Thurs 15 Dec. Beauty and the Beast

Sat 10 - Sat 31 Dec.

Princes Hall

Aldershot Cinderella

Fri 9 Dec - Sat 31 Dec.

Guildford Spectrum Cinderella On Ice

Fri 9 - Sun 11 Dec.

West End Centre

Aldershot

Stinky McFish and the World’s Worst Wish

Tues 20 Dec 11am & 2pm. A puppet show with original music for ages 4-8 and their families.

Ben Travers Theatre

Godalming

Dick Whittington

Thurs 15 Dec – Mon 19 Dec.

Performed by Godalming Theatre Group.

Haslemere Hall

Burglar Bill

Sat 17 Dec 11am. For 3+.

Dick Whittington

Fri 13 - Sat 21 Jan. Performed by Haslemere Thespians.

Birdworld

Santa and his Elves Festive Experience

19-23 Dec.

The Night Before Christmas, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Guildford

The Night Before Christmas

Wed 7 Dec, 11.30am & 1.30pm. An interactive storytelling performance for ages 0-4. Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 3 Dec - Sun 8 Jan. Burglar Bill

Sat 14 Jan 11am & 2pm. Brought to life on stage with an exciting set design, puppets, and original music and songs. Best for 3+. £10.

Farnham Maltings

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays

Sun 13 Nov, Sun 11 Dec 10am. £8. Musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.

The Night Before Christmas

Sat 17 – Sat 24 Dec. For children aged 3-9 and their families. £12, family of 4 £40. Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Thurs 10 Nov, Thurs 8 Dec 11.30am. £12.

The Electric Theatre

Guildford

Chitty Chitty Bang

Bang Jr. Fri 11 - Sat 12 Nov Presented by the British Theatre Academy.

Let’s All Dance: The Nutcracker

Sun 18 Dec 11am, 2pm & 4pm. Suitable for all ages, especially children (inc. those with special needs).

Santa Saves Christmas

Sat 24 Dec 10.30am. Most suitable for 2-7s - every child will get a gift from Santa.

Dorking Halls

Santa’s Magical Gift

Fri 9 - Sun 11 Dec. For ages 3+. Includes a present for every child.

Cinderella

Sat 17 Dec - Wed 28 Dec.

Rhoda McGaw Theatre

Woking

A Christmas Carol Mon 19 - Sat 31 Dec. For 8+.

Cranleigh Arts Centre

Bring Your Own Baby

Comedy Wed 14 Dec 2pm. The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness!

Mon 19 Dec 2pm. Puppets, songs, quizzes and comedy. Tafel, Tiffel and Tofel Wed 21 Dec 7pm.

Head2Head Sensory Theatre

Beauty and the Beast

A multi sensory show for children with SEND/disabilities. All shows are Makaton signed. Click here for dates and venues.

Wintershall Estate

Bramley

The Wintershall Nativity

Journey Wed 14 - Sun 19 Dec. Actors in biblical costumes, alongside a cast of animals take the audience on foot from the open air into the rustic barn, as the story of Jesus’ birth unfolds.

The Leatherhead Theatre

Snow White Sat 17-Fri 30 Dec.

Captain Calamity

Tues 20 Dec 2.30pm. Meet Father Christmas after the show.

Festive FUNdraiser Wed 28 Dec 6.30-7.30pm. Music, dance and comedy raising money for charity. £5.

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Godalming Borough Hall

Sleeping Beauty

Sat 10 - Mon 26 Dec.

New Victoria Theatre

Woking Cinderella

Fri 2 Dec - Sat 31 Dec.

Chiddingfold Village Hall

Cinderella: The Pantomime

Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jan.

Tuckwell’s Christmas Lights Tour

Download the tour map and visit some of the fantastic light displays across West Surrey & North East Hampshire. It’s free and you can make a donation to support local hospice care. The map is available from Fri 25 Nov and you can visit the houses on the tour from 3-31 Dec.

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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 during dedicated MiniHopper Takeovers.

Christmas at Hever Castle

Enjoy this immersive show as the sleigh moves, the wind blows and you experience the magic. Once on Santa’s sleigh you will be given a freshly cleaned and adjustable VR head set (or the same content plays on a bigscreen TV at the front for younger children). At Longacres Bagshot Garden Centre 17 Nov - 24 Dec.

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Experience the magic of our BRAND-NEW Come and say hello to Santa’s REAL Reindeer including Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen plus a few of their friends one of Santa’s newest reindeer in training….

magically transformed into The Reindeer Lodge, where Santa’s real reindeer will be staying! You’ll also get to make your very own magical reindeer food. This is all included in your entry ticket, so you can enjoy the softplay and outdoor adventures then head into the Reindeer Lodge. Optional extras include seeing Father Christmas and ice

Head into the Reindeer Lodge and hear from the elves and teach them to fly, plus, mix up your very own

Wander through the snow as you make your way before heading into his Toy Workshop to choose

Explore the captivating handcrafted bespoke displays on the Christmas Trail and meet characters from the ‘Festive Forest’ as you wander through the beautiful grounds. In the Castle you will be met with beautiful traditionally decorated rooms and twinkling Christmas trees. In front of the Castle, ride the gallopers then head to the big wheel and have a go at hook a duck (additional charges apply). Meet the huskies in the Husky Hideout and see some of the owls. The magical Christmas Lights experience starts from 4pm.

PLUS add an extra magical adventure to your as you step onto our BRAND-NEW

Tickets go on sale in mid-September once For more information, please go to chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk/christmas

Magical moments with the National Trust

Enjoy a sparkling Christmas at Hatchlands Park and Polesden Lacey, have festive fun at Claremont Landscape Garden and Dapdune Wharf and be enchanted by The Snowman™ trail at Winkworth Arboretum For further details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey

Christmas at Hatchlands Park East Clandon, GU4 7RT See the house dressed for the festive season and outside see the cobbled courtyard decorated for the season. Take a crisp stroll through the parkland to spot the musical animals. Treat yourself to a Christmas treat in the café. Christmas at Claremont Landscape Garden Esher KT10 9JG With a fun filled family trail, winter warmers from the café and stunning views on walks, Claremont is the perfect picturesque landscape to get you into the seasonal spirit. Christmas at Polesden Lacey Great Bookham RH5 6BD The house is dressed at its Christmas best with glittering displays showing the 12 Days of Christmas. The hidden inner courtyard is

decorated with snow and a golden partridge in a pear tree plus take part in an active outdoors trail. Walking with the Snowman™ at Winkworth Arboretum Godalming GU8 4AD 26 The Snowman™ is coming to Winkworth Arboretum. Find twelve decorated snowman sculptures along a wintry woodland trail for all the family and enjoy carousel rides, games and warming hot chocolate. Dapdune Wharf and River Wey Navigations Guildford GU1 4RR The tearoom bookshop, old gunpowder store and Dapdune island are open on various dates. Families can enjoy free Christmas themed crafts in the Gunpowder store and keep a look out for winter wildlife on Dapdune island. Free entry.

Elm Nursery, Guildford

A huge selection of British grown Christmas trees on sale from the end of November plus wreaths and a Christmas gift shop. The Farm Shop is stocked with cheeses, local honey, farm fresh eggs, sauces and chutneys. The shop sells a fantastic selection of products - perfect for ‘foodie’ gifts this year! Plus you can visit the children’s farm and see the ‘magic of Christmas’ scenes, Father Christmas’s sleigh and complete the Reindeer Hunt for a prize. Open 7 days a week, 10am-3:30pm (last entry 3pm). Open until 3pm on 23rd December. Check Facebook for last minute information.

Alice Holt Forest Buy your real Christmas tree from Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham this year for a wonderful experience and the highest quality, sustainablygrown British Christmas trees. From 26 November, 9am-5pm 7 days a week. Christmas tree experts will help you choose the right tree for your home. Why not make a day of it and treat yourself to a hot takeaway drink or food from the cafe, enjoy the Superworm trail, or take a peaceful wintery walk around the forest. Contactless payments are encouraged along with bringing your own blanket or sheet for a more sustainable Christmas purchase.

Tuckwell’s Christmas Lights Tour

Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell is on the ho-ho-hunt for houses to join its spectacular Christmas lights tour this festive season!

Are you fanatical about your festive display? Click here for more details.

Baby and Children’s Market

The run up to Christmas is a great time for a clear out of toys and clothes your little ones have out grown, so why not grab a stall at one of the Baby & Children’s Markets in December - you’ll keep 100% of the profit as well! The next Guildford market is on Sun 4 Dec - a change from their usual Saturday date, and the next New Haw date is Sat 3 Dec. Guildford markets are from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Guildford, GU3 2DT and New Haw are from 10am-12pm at New Haw Community Centre, Addlestone, KT15 3ND. There will be 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! For more information click here.

Win an iPad in the The Toyota Dream Car 2023 Contest

The Toyota Dream Car 2023 Contest is open for entries. Children are challenged to design wild and wonderful ideas for future transport that can also help protect the environment. The contest has three age categories: under eight-year-olds, eight to 11 and 12 to 15-year-olds. Entries may be handdrawn or digital designs including a colourful background and explanation of how the vehicle works and what makes it special. The winning entries in each age category will receive an Apple iPad, and second and third-placed entries will win a Samsung Galaxy tablet. Entry forms and details can be found here. The closing date is 23 December 2022.

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Monkey Music - Byfleet, Ottershaw, Pyrford and Woking

E: woking@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01932 429 240

Guildford, Godalming, Shalford E: guildford@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01483 821 932

Godalming Masonic Hall (Tuesday & Thursday) Guildford St John’s Stoke Church (Wednesday) Shalford Village Hall (Monday & Friday) This kind

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4 N OVEMBER

Handa’s Surprise

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Story and craft for under 5s. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

S AT 5 N OVEMBER

Finding Tutankhamen Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Ancient Egyptian activities for ages 5-11. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Book in advance.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum

Free drop-in craft for all the family! This month’s mini-make is a rocket on a stick. 1-303.30pm.

Eco Explorers, Union St Aldershot 10am-2pm. Free, no booking needed. Hands-on eco activities.

S UN 6 N OVEMBER

LEGO Exhibition & Build Denbies Wine Estate Dorking Click here for details and booking. Adult/child 6yrs+ £3.75.

Eco Explorers, Queensmead Farnborough 10am-2pm. Free, no booking needed. Hands-on eco activities.

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway, Frimley Lodge Park Miniature train rides 11am-4pm.

M ON 7 N OVEMBER

Little Twigs

Ripley Court School 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play in Ripley Court’s Forest School which includes a bug hotel, mud kitchen and more. For ages 18 months - 3 years with an adult. Enjoy a snack and hot chocolate at the end! £5 per child, click here to book.

T UES 8 N OVEMBER

Toddler Time

Rydes Hill School Guildford 10am-11am. A mixture of fun and engaging activities run by specialist staff. Whilst younger siblings in arms are welcome, the sessions are best suited to children aged 18 months - 3 years with an adult. Free, but click here to book.

Mini Gallery Explorers

The Lightbox Woking Discover the artwork and history with interactive stories, rhymes and crafts. 11-11.40am. For under 5s with an adult. Suggested donation £3.

S AT 12 N OVEMBER

Inclusive Train Play

Woking Park Scout Hall For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 2-3.30pm. Book here.

M ON 14 N OVEMBER

Little Twigs, Ripley Court School 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play for ages 18 months - 3 years Click here to book.

HURS 17 N OV – 8 JAN

Glow, RHS Wisley

Woking A magical spectacle of lights. 4-9pm. Book here.

F RI 18 N OVEMBER

As Quiet As A Mouse

Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Action story and mouse finger puppet activity. For under 5s with an adult. Book here.

S AT 19 N OVEMBER

Cranleigh’s Christmas Lights Switch-on Event

Fun fair from 12pm, lego on a bus 12-4pm, Father Christmas arrives in Fountain Square at 1.30pm and will be in his Grotto in Cromwell’s Courtyard from 2.30-5.30pm. Lights switch on in Fountain Square at 6pm.

Aldershot Christmas Cracker, Town Centre 1-6pm. Father Christmas will be in his grotto, there is a petting farm, free children’s crafts and face painting and stage entertainment. Short firework display, giant snow machine and Christmas lights switch on.

Camberley Christmas Light Switch-on Christmas Market on the High Street, entertainment including free face painting and balloon modelling from 10am-4pm and live acts on the Park Street stage from 1-7pm. Father Christmas switches on the lights at approx. 4.45pm.

Mixed Media Collage

Cranleigh Arts Centre 9.30-10.30am for ages 3-5 and 10.30-11.30am for ages 6+. Book here. £8. Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-on Gostrey Meadows 1-6pm. Live entertainment, fairground rides, live nativity scene, face-painting and a craft table. Father Christmas will be in his grotto where each child will receive a gift.

S AT 19 N OV – 8 JAN

Festive Heroes Trail

Painshill Park KT11 1JE Cobham 10am-4pm. Booking recommended. Spot super heroes on this statue trail. Ice Rink, Victoria Place Woking Book here.

S UN 20 N OVEMBER

Inclusive Train Play

The Lightbox Woking For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 11am12.30pm. Book here.

M ON 21 N OVEMBER

Little Twigs

Ripley Court School 9.3011am. Woodland stay and play for ages 18 months3 years Click here to book.

F RI 25 N OVEMBER

Mini Painters, The Lightbox

Painting fun for under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. Book here. Devonshire Photographic @ Imagination Children’s Role Play Camberley Why not combine a play and have some Christmas photos taken at the same time?! Book here.

S AT 26 N OVEMBER

Make a Pom Pom Wreath Farnham Maltings 11am-1.30pm. For ages 10+. £44. Book here.

Festive Fun Day Merrist Wood Guildford GU3 3PE 12-4pm. Meet the festive animals, enjoy Storytime with Santa, have fun with festive crafts, face painting, festive stalls and the Containment Puzzle zone. There’ll be warming refreshments and more… Book here, no tickets on the gate.

Farnborough Frost Fair Town Centre 10am-3.30pm. Christmas market, live music, donkeys, free family craft activities, circus skills, face painting, a small fun fair and lots more.

Christmas Lights Switch-on Fun Day Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough 11am3.30pm. Free face painting, Father Christmas arrives and will be on a walkabout in the centre along with their very own Snow Queen. Great photo opportunities!

Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights Switch-on 10am-5.30pm. Stalls in the town. Entertainment includes a carousel plus Peppa Pig will be making appearances. Father Christmas will be at Godalming Museum (10am-4pm) and the lights will be switched on at 5pm. Fantasia 2022, Ash Centre GU12 5DP 12-4pm. Christmas Fayre and family fun.

M ON 28 N OVEMBER

Little Twigs, Ripley Court School 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play for ages 18 months - 3 years Click here to book.

T HURS 1 – S UN 31 D EC

Find Camberley’s Christmas Reindeer Find the reindeer in the town and write down the letter on it’s collar. Work out the festive word and post in the boxes in The Square & The Atrium!

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F RIDAY 2 D ECEMBER

We’re Going On A Bear

Hunt, Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-11.30am Find a bear and act out the popular story. For under 5s with an adult. Book here.

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Brilliant Bricks ClubChristmas Crisis Camelsdale Church Hall 2.30-4.30pm. Themed Lego for ages 5+. Book here.

Nativity Scenes

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Craft fun for ages 5-11. Mem £5, nonmem £7. Book here.

Crazy Christmas Shoppers

Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough 11am-3.30pm approx. These extraordinary puppets will be roaming the centre and entertaining everyone with their hilarious attempts at Christmas shopping and carol singing.

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Eco Explorers, Union St Aldershot 10am-2pm. Free, no booking needed. Hands-on eco activities.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum Free drop-in to make a pompom advent calendar. 1-303.30pm.

Community Drum Circle Cranleigh Arts Centre 2pm. Family friendly event, no experience needed. Book online. £5, family of 4 £15.

S AT 3 - 31 D ECEMBER

Christmas at Guildford Museum Open Wed - Sat 12-4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Suitable for ages 4+, no booking needed. Free. See the Victorian dolls’ house dressed for Christmas and take part in a festive trail around the museum.

S UN 4 D ECEMBER

The Kelly’s Santa Run and Christmas Market Stoke Park

Guildford In aid of local charity Challengers. 2k or 5k route around the park. Receive a Santa hat to wear and a tree decoration when you finish! Nonrunners are welcome to attend the market (10am-2pm). Free entry to the Christmas market which will have festive food and drinks, activities and gifts plus a Santa’s grotto. Register for the run here.

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Experience the magic of our BRAND-NEW Christmas Adventure

Come and say hello to Santa’s REAL Reindeer including our trusted favourites Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen plus a few of their friends and an extra special surprise… one of Santa’s newest reindeer in training…. ‘Baby Flurry’

Head into the Reindeer Lodge and hear from the elves all about how we look after them and teach them to fly, plus, mix up your very own magical reindeer food!!

Wander through the snow as you make your way to Meet Father Christmas before heading into his Toy Workshop to choose a gift to take home!

PLUS add an extra magical adventure to your Christmas experience, as you step onto our BRAND-NEW ICE RINK!!

Tickets go on sale in mid-September once schools have gone back!

For more information, please go to chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk/christmas

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Children’s Xmas Party

The Mytchett Centre 3-6pm. Disco, games, food and Father Christmas. Adult £2, child £4, under 2s free. Book here.

Open Afternoon, Guildford Model Engineering Society Stoke Park, GU1 1TU 11am-5pm. Miniature train rides. Eco Explorers, Queensmead Farnborough 10am-2pm. Free activities no booking needed.

M ON 5 D ECEMBER

Little Twigs

Ripley Court School 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play for children aged 18 months - 3 years accompanied by an adult. A special Christmas celebration with a visit from Santa and a gift for each child. £5 per child, please book here.

Elve’s Workshop Themed Messy Play Christmas Special, Peekaboo Play Cafe Compton, Guildford 9.3010.30am. For ages 6 months - 5 years. Includes a Christmas keepsake canvas painting station. Book here.

T UES 6 D ECEMBER

Mini Gallery Explorers

The Lightbox

Woking Discover the artwork and history with interactive stories, rhymes and crafts. 11-11.40am. For under 5s with an adult. Suggested donation £3.

Toddler TuesdayThe Ugly Duckling Surrey Heath Museum 33 Obelisk Way, Camberley GU15 3SG 11am-12.30pm. Aimed at ages 1-5. £1.50. Themed craft, stories and play.

W ED 7 D ECEMBER Cathedral Tots Guildford Cathedral 10am for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Faiththemed or Bible story, a prayer, songs, and craft. Free.

T HURS 8 D ECEMBER

Elve’s Workshop Themed Messy Play Christmas Special, Peekaboo Play Cafe Compton, Guildford 1.30-2.30pm. Festive messy play fun for ages 6 months - 5 yrs. Please book online.

F RIDAY 9 D ECEMBER Christmas Party Special Peekaboo Play Cafe Compton For ages 6 months5 years. Includes Christmas craft, a visit from an elf and fun Christmas-related activities. 10.30am-1pm. Book here.

S AT 10 D ECEMBER

Christmas Nutkins

Princes Mead Shopping

Farnborough Festive, fluffy, cosy squirrels, Mr & Mrs Nutkins, will be roaming the centre and delighting shoppers with their antics. 11am-3.30pm approx.

Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert

St Andrew’s Church GU9 7PW 3pm. Family concert. Please book here.

Inclusive Train Play

Woking Park Scout Hall For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 2-3.30pm. Book here.

S UN 11 D ECEMBER

Santa Fun Run for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Santa Fun Run for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Wavell School

Farnborough Every adult who registers receives a Santa Suit and each child gets a pair of reindeer antlers. The run consists of 2 laps of Queen’s Avenue Playing fields, approx 5k in length. You can run or walk - it is for fun, not a race - all welcome! Register here.

Festive Fun Run Woking Park Run, jog, skip or walk as many 1k laps of Woking Park as you like. Register here. Plus there’s a Christmas Market from 10am-3pm.

F RI 16 D ECEMBER Christmas Decorations Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-11.30am. Listen to a festive story and make a Christmas decoration. For under 5s with an adult. Adult £1, child £2. Book here. Story-time with Santa Stay and Play Special Peekaboo Play Cafe Compton, Guildford Festive themed stay and play with a visit from Santa and his elf helper! For under 5s, please book here.

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Roller Skating Presents

Princes Mead Shopping

Farnborough Two illuminated roller skating presents will be whizzing around the centre dazzling shoppers with elegant speed! From approx 11am3.30pm.

Festive Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood Guildford For ages 11-14. £70. Book here. Inclusive Train Play The Lightbox Woking For autistic, ADHD and special needs children. 11am12.30pm. Book here.

M ON 19 - F RI 30 D EC

Xtreme Activate Holiday Camp, Guildford Spectrum OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp for ages 5-8 and 9-12. 8.30am-6pm. Closed on bank holidays. Click here for details.

W ED 21 D ECEMBER

Festive Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood Guildford For ages 6-10. Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more. Activities include feeding and watering, maintaining the enclosures and learning how to safely handle some of the animals. £70. Book here.

S UN 18 D ECEMBER

Christmas Pony Party Tongham 12-1pm. £20. For details and booking click here.

Free Family Drop-in: Cork Reindeers, The Lightbox Woking Creative drop-in for all the family from 1.30-4pm. £3 suggested donation.

Guildford Spectrum Synergy Dance events, £16.50 per workshop/party. Book here. Disney Frozen Christmas Edition 2-3.30pm. For ages 3-8 (divided into groups). Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from Frozen 1 & 2. Includes dance and drama games with parachutes, ribbons and snow disco!

Festive Christmas Dance Party 3.45-5.15pm. For ages 3-10 (split into age groups). Festive dance party including disco & freestyle, games, parachute and mini snow disco.

WED 21 DECEMBER CONT.

Christmas Crackers and Activity Trail, Aldershot Military Museum GU11 2LG 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm. How would soldiers have celebrated Christmas in Aldershot barracks? Find out and create your own Victorian Christmas cracker. You can also pick up a copy of the 12 Days of Christmas activity trail and discover Victorian festive traditions. For 5+, children must be accompanied. Included in admission.

T HURS 22 D ECEMBER

LEGO® Display and Open Build Event, Cranleigh Arts Centre 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per person Book here.

Christmas Chaos LEGO Building Workshop Heatherside Community Centre Camberley 10am-12pm. For ages 5-12. Book here.

Merry Christmas Makes Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Christmas crafts. Please book here.

Christmas Crackers and Activity Trail, Aldershot 0.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm3pm.

Guildford Spectrum Synergy Dance workshops, £16.50 per workshop. Book here. Disney Encanto Workshop

For ages 3-8. 2-3.30pm. Relive the characters, songs and life of The Madrigals family and the magical world of Encanto. Learn and create dances and make your own magic prop! Also includes parachutes, ribbons and snow disco.

Disney Movie Madness Workshop

For ages 3-10. 3.45-5.15pm. From Superheroes to Princesses - a party of fun activities! Includes parachute fun and minisnow disco.

W ED 23 D ECEMBER

Christmas Holiday Workshop, QE Park Centre Guildford GU2 9LX For ages 4-12 (divided into groups). 9am-4pm. Activities include dance routines, games, arts and crafts, giant parachute, mini snow disco, show and tell and more! £30. Book here.

Christmas Holiday Workshop QE Park Centre

Spot the difference and win an AirHop Guildford family pass!

How many differences can you spot between these two pictures of AirHop Guildford?

To be in with a chance of winning a £60 AirHop family pass, email the number of differences between the two pictures (and a name and contact number) to editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk with AirHop Competition in the title. A family pass gives 4 people (which must include 1 adult) 90 minutes of bouncing fun in any open jump session! You can enjoy 30,000 sq ft of ultimate bouncing fun with loads of attractions to keep the whole gang happy! Click here to find out more about AirHop. Competition closes 5pm 10th Dec 2022. See Ts&Cs here.

CHRISTMAS FAIRS & MARKETS

Here is a selection of great local Christmas Fairs & Markets - gifts, refreshments, fun & games!

S UNDAY 6 N OVEMBER

Combined Charities

Christmas Fair at The Guildhall Guildford 11am-4pm. Gifts, cards, games, tombolas, refreshments and more.

S ATURDAY 12 N OVEMBER

Craft and Gift Fair

Bagshot Playing Fields Pavilion, GU19 5ET Free entry. 12.30pm4pm. In aid of local charity Christopher’s Smile.

S UNDAY 13 N OVEMBER

Frimley Green Pre-school

Christmas Craft Fayre Community Centre, Balmoral Drive, Frimley 10am-2pm. Stalls, tea, coffee and cake!

F RI 18 - S AT 19 N OVEMBER

Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair GU2 7UP 10am-4pm. £3 entry. A range of artists, crafters and makers. The Cathedral shop will also be open and the café/ restaurant will be selling drinks, snacks and lunches.

S UNDAY 20 N OVEMBER

St Andrews C of E Infant School Christmas Fair

Farnham GU9 7PW Lots of Christmas fun from 11.45am2pm, everyone welcome!

S ATURDAY 26 N OVEMBER

Christmas Artisan Market and Grotto at The Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham GU9 7DX Free gift for first 50 visitors! Over 30 stalls, handcrafted gifts pop up Artisan cafe, Christmas Grotto with handcrafted gift, £5 per child (tickets from anytimeartisan@gmail.com). 10am-4pm. Visit their virtual stalls here

S AT 26 N OVEMBER CONT.

Christmas Fayre at RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre Chobham GU24 8EH 11am3pm. Stalls, face painting refreshments and more. Winter wonderland with Santa (£4). Merrow C of E Infant School Christmas Fair GU4 7EA 11am-2pm. Free entry. Children’s games, festive food, stalls and more. Meet Santa in his Grotto! Many stalls are cash only. Please enter via the entrance on Kingfisher Drive.

Winter Wonderland, Badshot Lea Village Infant School

Farnham GU9 9LE 12-3pm. Christmas grotto, magician, hampers, bottle tombolas, Christmas shopping stalls, Christmas crafts, festive games, delicious food and drinks and much more! Free entry, open to everyone.

Christmas Market, Camelsdale Primary School GU27 3RN The grounds of the school will be transformed into a Christmas Market from 3pm6pm. Meet Father Christmas, start your Christmas shopping and enjoy a glass of mulled wine! Festive games, a bar, hot food, the opportunity to make reindeer food, stalls selling handmade goodies, raffle and much more. Entry is £2 per adult.

S UNDAY 27 N OVEMBER

Christmas Fair at Rowhill Nature Reserve

Aldershot, GU11 3BD 10am-1pm at the Field Centre. Christmas Fair & Market, William Cobbett Primary School

Junior Site, Weybourne Road Farnham GU9 9ER 12-3pm. Meet Santa, lots of crafts, stalls, games and refreshments. Entry: Adults £1, children free.

The Grange Community Infant School Christmas Fair New Haw KT15 3RL 2-4pm. An afternoon of Christmas activities and festive cheer!

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HURSDAY 1 D ECEMBER

Christmas Market Night at Valley End C of E Infant School Chobham From jewellery and candles to wood work and beauty stalls, there’ll be a wide range of gifts. Wrap up warm for the authentic Christmas market experience in the playground from 7-9pm.

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ATURDAY 3 D ECEMBER

St Mary’s CofE Primary School Chiddingfold

Christmas Fair

Chiddingfold GU8 4UF 12-2:30pm. Craft stalls, tombola, games, festive performances and food and drink - everyone welcome.

S UNDAY 4 D ECEMBER

Haslemere Christmas Market

10am-4pm. A fantastic range of gifts, food and refreshments plus Father Christmas will be at Haslemere Museum.

S ATURDAY 10 D ECEMBER

Christmas Fair at Heather Ridge Infant School

Camberley Festive family fun event. Everyone is welcome. There’ll be mulled wine, festive food, wonderful stalls and great games for all the family. 1-4pm.

Ewhurst Infant School

Christmas Fair The fair runs from 1-4pm at the school. The Ewhurst Festive Market is on the same day from 12-4pm in the village hall and on the village car park.

S UNDAY 11 D ECEMBER

Christmas Market at Woking Leisure Centre 10am-3pm. In aid of Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care. Throughout the day there will also be festive music, food and drink and the chance to join in the Festive Fun Run!

Farnham Christmas Market

10am. There will be over 150 stalls in Castle Street, The Borough and the Conservative Club in Ivy Lane.

Click on listings for more information School Open Day Date

Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639

Mixed 2-13 years.

Fri 24 Feb 2023 9.30am. Belmont School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Mixed 3-16 years.

For Early Years/ Prep: Tues 22 Nov 10am. For Senior School: Fri 25 Nov 9.30am. Cranmore School. Boys 2-16 years and girls 2-7 years.

Fri 12 May 2023. Ripley Court School 01483 225 217 Mixed 3-11 years.

‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ Reception taster morning on Tues 8 Nov and ‘Harry Potter Taster Day’ for Year 3 on Fri 18 Nov.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery, Guildford 01483 544973

Girls 3-11 years, Boys 3-7 years.

Please contact the school for a personal tour with the head mistress.

YEAR 3 & 5 SCHOLARSHIPS

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Mixed 3-13 years.

Fri 10 March 2023 9am-11am. St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665 Girls 4-18 years.

Thurs 17 Nov and Fri 3 Feb 2023 St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2-11 years.

To hear more about our scholarship programme for all-round achieving girls, please email Jacqui.oneill@rydeshill.com or visit www.rydeshill.com

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Local Christmas gift ideas

AirHop gifts

Give the gift of jumping joy with an AirHop Gift Card or Goody Bag (which includes a free 60-minutes bounce pass in an AirHop drawstring bag with camo ball, reflective wristband, pen, stickers / tattoos, a bag of Haribo, and a pair of AirHop grip socks). Buy them here

Perfect for animal lovers Merrist Wood College in Guildford, offers a variety of animal encounters activities and you can buy gift vouchers here for their popular events: Junior Animal Keeper Experience, Animal Encounter Tours and Meet the Meerkat Experiences.

Ceramic gifts and keepsakes

Popolo Ceramico will be capturing baby and children prints on ceramics, in clay, plaster and 3D, and stylish silver sterling jewellery to make beautiful Christmas gifts and keepsakes. They will be at Wanborough Village Hall on Sat 12 Nov from 9.30-11.30am. Please book by contacting guildford@ popoloceramico.co.uk

Brewer for the Day Gift Experience at Sambrook’s Brewery

Perfect for any beer lovers in your life!

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More Christmas gift ideas

Hot Wheels Car Plate by Munchy Play

My Self-Esteem Journal & My Worry Journal

Rev-up mealtimes with the official Hot Wheels™ Car Plate. Race cars around the Hot Wheels™ track, pull stunts and dodge obstacles past the finish line. Designed by a mum, the colourful blue and orange plate makes a fun gift for kids (ages 3+), fussy eaters, and car fans. £16.50.

Girls Support Girls

Girls Support Girls is a small but mighty book bursting with kick-ass quotes, uplifting statements and awesome affirmations – a celebration of female strength and solidarity. There’s nothing more powerful than a strong woman –except for two strong women supporting each other! £6.99.

Two new activity journals inspired by the numberone best-selling children’s mental health title You’re a Star by Poppy O’Neill. Books contain cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ grow in confidence. £7.99 each.

The Book for Badass Women

The Book for Badass Women is a sassy little book filled with empowering tips and quotes. What is a badass woman? Whatever the heck she wants to be!

Dive head first into advice on strengthening your selfconfidence, going after your goals and empowering other women. £9.99

Peekaboo Play Cafe

Compton Village Hall Mon, Thurs, Fri and some Sat and Sun sessions. Messy play and Stay & Play sessions.

Bump & Beyond St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Fridays 10-11.30am

Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group

All Saints Community Hall, Lightwater Fridays 9.30-11am.

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

Wee Nature Spirits Chobham Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.

Jelly Beans Toddler Group Salvation Army, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11.30am

Caterpillar Cafe Burpham Church, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11am

Little Nic’s Toddlers St Nicolas, Cranleigh Fridays 10-11.30am

Pop Up Play Session

Little Lights

Chiddingfold Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Kingdom Tots

Heathervale Baptist Church, New Haw Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group Cranmore School, West Horsley Fridays 9-10.30am

Toddler Group All Saints Church, Onslow Village Fridays 9.30-11am

Babies & Toddlers

Frimley Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Baby Group

Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Fridays 9.30-10.30am

Little Saints All Saints Church Witley Fridays 9-10.30am

Toddler Group Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Baby Group High Cross Church, Camberley Fridays 10-11.30am. Baby group.

Welcome Tots Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group St John’s Church room, Farncombe Fridays 10.30am-12pm