YES FAM! IT’S CHRISTMAS!

A VERY PENGUIN CHRISTMAS / NOVEMBER 22 – JANUARY 4 / CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN, ESHER

Waddle into Claremont this festive season and join a group of adventurous penguins in their search for Father Christmas. Join Captain Iceberg, Professor Snowflake and friends as they explore the Garden with fun games and activities in this delightful family trail.

For more, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MUSICAL NATURE TRAIL / NOVEMBER 29 – JANUARY 5 / DISCOVERY LAND, PRIORY FARM, SOUTH NUTFIELD

This Winter, venture over to Priory Farms’ Discover Land’s Christmas trail for a festive musical adventure like no other in the great outdoors. Follow Fern, Timber and Pebble through 12 fun filled stops, uncovering Grandmother Nature’s Twelve Days of Christmas song. Sing, play and explore as Discovery Land shines bright this festive season!

For more, visit prioryfarm.co.uk

SWINGBRIDGE SANTA CRUISES / NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 22 / RIVER WEY, GUILDFORD

Departing from Millmead Island behind the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, take a cruise along the River Wey with the big, jolly man they call Santa. Then, lasting 45 minutes, sail away in a broadbeam boat for a magical yuletide trip to remember this December.

For more, visit swingbridgeboats.co.uk

BABY GOSPEL CHRISTMAS  / DECEMBER 3 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

The whole family can enjoy a heartwarming and joyful family concert as Baby Gospel returns with a festive twist! Listen to the extraordinary voices of members of CK Gospel Choir in a captivating performance of soul, gospel, and holiday classics.

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS / DECEMBER 6 – 7 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD

Surrey Wildlife Trust’s ever-popular Christmas magic returns this year with a self-guided trail of festive fun through the woods! You will follow a trail amongst the trees with exciting activities for little ones along the way. As well as a Christmas adventure through the woods, enjoy a marshmallow toasted on the fire and visit our woodland grotto to meet our very special guest…. and if you’ve been very good this year, there might even be a small present to take home!

For more, visit surreywildlifetrust.org

MAGICAL MANOR / DECEMBER 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Step into a festive wonderland this Christmas as historic West Horsley Place’s manor house is transformed into a magical home-from-home. Expect a day of fantastic festive play, crafts and biscuit decorating. Choose to include a visit with Father Christmas!

For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org

SANTA CRUISE / DECEMBER 6 – 22 / WEY & ARUN CANAL, LOXWOOD

All aboard! Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer gang have had to go for some last-minute training, so Santa’s decided to take a little cruise. So kids can meet the big guy and receive an early Christmas present while grown-ups sit back with a mulled wine and a mince pie.

For more information, visit weyarun.org.uk

THE BIG CHRISTMAS QUIZ OFF / DECEMBER 10 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Get ready to sleigh the season at the Big Christmas Quiz-Off, the ultimate festive showdown for ages 9 to 16! Bring your brainpower, holiday spirit, and best-dressed team vibes for an evening packed with fun, laughter, and fabulous prizes!

For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

UNA COELLO GUITAR GIRL SANTA SINGALONG  / DECEMBER 11 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

Get your babes’ all excited about Christmas with special seasonal sing-a-lomng in Kingston. Enjoy live music sessions for little people at the Rose Theatre in Kingston as Una Coello Guitar Girl brings a range of instruments to tantalise your tots’ ears. Taking place every Thursday morning at 10.05 am and 11.05 am, sign up and enjoy the sweet sound of music in this multi-sensory experience.

For more, visit rosetheatre.org

FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE  / DECEMBER 13 – 21 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON

Meet Father Christmas in this magical experience at Watts Gallery Artist’s Village this December. Begin your festive journey through a sparkling woodland trail, twinkling with fairy lights and filled with hidden Christmas clues. Along the way, you’ll discover the Elves’ Workshop, where cheerful elves are eager to hear your imaginative toy ideas, and might just need your help adding a touch of extra magic!

For more, visit wattsgallery.org.uk

SANTA SPECIALS / DECEMBER 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 / THE RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD

Get ready for a magical festive adventure at the Rural Life Living Museum as it’s transformed into Santa’s Grotto! Hop aboard our steam-hauled Christmas train and journey through the trees to meet Santa in his woodland grotto. Expect a magical day of Christmas joy and festive memories.

For more, visit rural-life.org.uk

SHORT STORIES, TALL TALES: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS / DECEMBER 16 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD

A wonderfully high-spirited spin on an old favourite that will inspire even the most ‘bah humbug’ curmudgeons. You and your little one will love this. Head for Yvonne Arnaud’s Mill Studio for Hannah Summer’s adaptation of the 19th Century tale by Clement Clarke Moore.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

ELF – NOVA KIDS SLUMBER PARTY / DECEMBER 20 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING

Head for Woking as the Nova Kids Slumber Party returns for an extra comfy screening of Elf! Put on your favourite pyjamas, bring a cosy blanket and grab a free hot chocolate to enjoy this Christmas classic in comfort. Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa’s toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf.

For more, visit novacinema.com

 

Discover more events and experiences in south west london, Surrey hills & south downs