YES FAM! THE BEST FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY
Looking for the best family days out in Surrey this summer? From dinosaurs and fire engines to outdoor theatre and summer parties, find out what’s on this July.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE / JULY 4 – 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
FIRE ENGINE RALLY / JULY 5 – 6 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD
Nee-nor, nee-nor, nee-nor! If your kids love the thrill of those big red machines as they race off to save the day, then this Fantastic Fire Engines Day held at Tilford’s Rural Life Living Museum is a must. Meet a range of fire safety vehicles from the decades and maybe even take to the driver’s seat to live out your wildest firefighter fantasies.
For more information, visit rural-life.org.uk
CLAREMONT LIVE: JEMIMA PUDDLEDUCK / JULY 6 / CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDENS, ESHER
Poor Jemima wants to hatch her own eggs, but when she meets a charming ‘whiskered gentleman’, will he turn out to be as nice as he seems? Find out in Quantum Theatre’s charming new adaptation of the much-loved Beatrix Potter Tale. Staged among the glorious outdoor environs of Claremont Landscape Gardens near Esher.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS / JULY 9 – 13 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens. Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together. But how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
HENRY VIII’S JOUST / JULY 12 – 13 + 19 – 20 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
History’s most thrilling sport returns to its celebrated home of Hampton Court Palace this summer holiday. Be dazzled by a real Tudor joust at the home of Henry VIII – a famous jouster himself. You may even glimpse him participating in the event! Pick your favourite knight and cheer, jeer and follow all the fun of an epic face-off until one knight reigns supreme.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / JULY 14 / THE CAPITOL, HORSHAM
You don’t have to wind the bobbin ’up to have a good time… Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is a premier baby-friendly comedy club arriving in Horsham this July. The show features a selection of the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV. The events are all about you, the parents! But don’t worry – they also take great care of the younger guests.* The comics won’t even mind getting heckled by them…
For more information, visit thecapitolhorsham.com
DINKY DRAGON’S TODDLER CLUB / JULY 18 / WEALD & DOWNLAND LIVING MUSEUM, SINGLETON
Calling all curious explorers aged 2-4 years old – bring your adult for a rip-roaring adventure at the Weald & Downland Living Museum this month. Knucker, the resident dragon puppet will take you on a journey of discovery exploring a different theme inspired by the Museum every week. Expect stories, songs, ‘make and take’ crafts and plenty of hands-on, free-range fun in the great outdoors!
For more information, visit wealddown.co.uk
BIN RAT / JULY 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling. Rummage through the rubble with Bin Rat and her friends from Squeaky Clean Street Cleaners to discover where all the junk goes Scrape scraps off the streets and find out what literally happens to litter in this fun, feral, family show.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CAMBERLEY SUMMER PARTY / JULY 19 / CAMBERLEY TOWN CENTRE
The Camberley Summer Party is back! Yes! Let the kids make sand castles and play in the sand in the children’s play area whilst you relax in a deckchair over on Park Street! Enjoy tasty treats at Camberley Farmers’ & Artisan Market over on the High Street from 10am – 4pm! Expect free face painting and balloon modelling on High Street, as well as a variety of local businesses and community groups filling the streets of Camberley throughout the day with special performances across the town!
For more information, visit collectivelycamberley.co.uk
NOVA KIDS / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Love movies? Nova Kids brings you the best family-friendly films at family-friendly prices. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, Nova shows memory-making movies, from princesses to superheroes and everything in between.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
NATURE HEROES: GLOBE TROTTER / JULY 21 – SEPTEMBER 5 / WAKEHURST, ARDINGLY
Head for Wakehurst and set off on your own Nature Heroes mission across the globe, from Asia to Australia, South America to the Caribbean and beyond – you’ll be walking the world, all without leaving the gardens! Along the way, step into the shoes of real-life scientists who are working to bank the world’s wild seeds, have a go yourself with Wakehurst’s new hands-on interactive in the Millennium Seed Bank and complete your adventure and earn your Globe Trotter badge to add to your Nature Heroes cape. Are you ready for the challenge?
For more information, visit kew.org/wakehurst
THE PETER RABBIT ADVENTURE / JULY 25 – SEPTEMBER 1 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Hop, skip and jump into a magical garden trail at Hampton Court Palace this summer, where Peter Rabbit™ and friends are waiting to be discovered! Follow Peter through the some of the beautiful palace gardens, solving puzzles, discovering beloved Beatrix Potter characters and uncovering the wonders of nature.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
FUN KIDS SCIENCE WEEKLY – LIVE! / JULY 26 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it’s ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests and a real-life meteorite, expect to go on a one-hour journey into how the world works – and beyond!
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
MOOMINS / JULY 26 – AUGUST 31 / CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDENS, ESHER
Visit Claremont this summer and take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories. Delve into discovering the Moomin family and their friends, living an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley in harmony with nature.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden
DRAMA CAMP / JULY 28 – 29 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Step into the world of cinema with our immersive movie-themed drama workshop. Use drama games and exercises to create original movie characters and develop engaging pieces of script. Devise and perform your own blockbuster trailer and explore the role of the director, costume and set designer. A a practical two-day drama workshop which will support young people to work collaboratively, get creative and have fun.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
PLAY IN A WEEK / JULY 28 – AUGUST 30 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
Spend a wonderful week working with a group of like-minded young actors and a team of fantastic professional directors as you learn to perform a play in a week! Groups are split by age, and each group will work with their director to create a scripted production to be watched by family at the end of the week. During the course you will have the chance to meet new people, take on challenging direction, gain experience and learn new skills. No experience or audition required.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
FAMILY SILENT DISCO / JULY 29 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Looking for a unique, unforgettable experience that the whole family will love? From party tunes to classic hits, get down, get into the groove, and grab a pair of wireless headphones and dance like nobody’s watching.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS: A FILMMAKING WORKSHOP / JULY 29 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Love Ghosts? Bring history to life in this unique film making workshop inspired by the hit BBC sitcom Ghosts. Filmed right in Surrey at West Horsley Place, this 600-year-old manor house will be the setting for your own historical scenes. Explore storyboarding, filming, and camera techniques, using the atmospheric rooms and hidden corners of the house as your backdrop. There will also be opportunities to step in front of the camera if you’d like to try some acting!
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
