This autumn, as the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum for the first time, West Horsley Place in Surrey is looking beyond the battles, kings and conquest to explore the everyday world of the Saxon people who lived, worked and gathered on this ancient estate.
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The summer holidays are all but gone, but if you want the family fun to keep on going, then we’ve got a guide to the best family days out in Surrey this month.
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Residents, researchers and history enthusiasts will soon find it easier than ever to explore Surrey’s rich heritage thanks to a major investment in a new collections management system at the Surrey History Centre by Surrey County Council.
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Looking for sports in Surrey? Discover sports fixtures and events taking place this September with our guide to what’s on and when. Take on a challenge for charity, watch some football, go up and down running or riding in the Surrey Hills and more…
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Guildford Fringe Festival returns this September for two weeks of stand-up comedy, theatre, live music, drama, workshops, family events and much more. Take a peek at our pick of the best bits and get ready for the fun to start.
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Get ready to rewind the clock and relive the golden age of dance music at BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s: The Live Tour with Vernon Kay Continue reading “TALKING TO VERNON KAY – RADIO 2 DANCE SOUNDS OF THE 90s”
An invitation to slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature when you visit Painshill this summer. Launching on 18 July (until 1 September), Pause. Notice. Connect. is a season of special events and mindful moments at the exquisite Grade I listed 18th-century landscape garden located in Cobham, Surrey.
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Guildford Book Festival and Watts Gallery have announced details of the line-up for their first Children’s Summer Book Festival, taking place at Watts Gallery between 23 and 29 August 2026.
Step into the extraordinary past of Surrey’s West Horsley Place this July and experience history where it happened with immersive living history, Tudor music, expert historians and guided tours.
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The Guildford Comedy Festival returns to The Back Room of The Star Inn this July. We’ve been chatting to not one, but two stand-up comedians as Markus Birdman and Malinda Makuma join forces and arrive on stage to bring their funny brand of algorithm and blues.
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