THE SPORTS LOCKER: FIXTURES AND EVENTS IN SURREY THIS APRIL

GUILDFORD FLAMES V MANCHESTER STORM / APRIL 5 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD

Sitting side by side in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings, the Flames welcome Manchester Storm this April. Will a win feel like a spring breeze, or will Storm bring the, ahem, storm?

For more, visit guildfordflames.com 

WOKING VS MORECAMBE / APRIL 11 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM

Equidistant between play-off places and relegation, the Cards seem destined to settle for mid-table mediocrity this season. With cups half full, Woking welcome relegation-threatened Morecambe hoping to secure maximum points and climb the league ladder.

For more, visit wokingfc.co.uk

RED ROSES V IRELAND – GUINNESS WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS / APRIL 11 / ALLIANZ STADIUM, TWICKENHAM

Get ready to witness an electrifying match between the Red Roses and Ireland at England’s HQ this April as these two rugby powerhouses go face-to-face in a game that promises intense action and heart-pounding moments.

For more, visit allianzstadiumtwickenham.com

MTB: SURREY HILLS & NORTH DOWNS / APRIL 16 / HURTWOOD HIDEOUT, HOLMBURY HILL

Love MTB? Love the Surrey Hills? Join this ride and explore Surrey’s off-road trails through the picturesque Tillingbourne Valley. Discover original bridleways and byways perfect for you and your mountain bike.

For more, visit marmalademtb.com

AN AUDIENCE WITH LORD IAN BOTHAM / APRIL 17 / DORKING HALLS

Strike a six and get some tickets for a night with Lord Ian Botham. Along with his former England cricket teammate Geoff Miller, who will be hosting the evening, join Lord Ian as he discusses his amazing career and everything in between the wickets.

For more, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk

TRIES & TRIBULATIONS / APRIL 23 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Two of English rugby’s biggest names are stepping off the pitch and onto the stage for an evening of stories, insights, and plenty of laughs. Between them, Mike Brown and James Haskell have seen it all – from the highs of England caps and Premiership glory to the setbacks and challenges that tested their careers. Now, in Tries and Tribulations, they’re sharing it all with the fans. Get set for a fun-filled night of stories from the field at Guildford’s G Live this April.

For more, visit glive.co.uk

BET365 FLAT SEASON OPENER / APRIL 24 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER

Celebrate the Start of the 2026 Flat Season at Sandown Park racecourse this April. But let’s be honest, the first day of the Sandown flat season is anything but flat! You may well see a Derby or Ascot winner at this fixture, with it being the perfect day for the sporting purest. Expect a sensational start to the season with a day of high-class action, featuring a Group 2 and two Group 3 races, including the bet365 Classic Trial, which can see the emergence of a Derby winner.

For more, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk 

SURREY 89ERS VS LONDON LIONS / APRIL 25 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

The men’s SLB season is drawing to a close, which means just a few fixtures remain for you to catch the Niners play on their home turf of Surrey Sports Park. London Lions take pride of place at the top of the table but can the Niners pull off an upset in the local derby? Secure your seats and expect excitement.

For more, visit surrey89ers.basketball

BOLT ROUND THE HOLT / APRIL 26 / ALICE HOLT FOREST, FARNHAM

Raise money for local charity GUTS (Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening) and take part in the 13th annual Bolt Round The Holt, taking place at Alice Holt Forest near Farnham. Fun for the whole family, including Fido the dog, choose from a variety of races, including a Half Marathon, 5k and 10k, a 5k and 10k canicross (with your dog), or let the little ones compete in their very own 1k race.

For more, visit gutsfbc.co.uk

WOKING SPRING TRIATHLON AND JUNIOR AQUATHLON / APRIL 26 / WOKING LEISURE CENTRE

Ready, set, go as the Woking Triathlon returns this Spring. Start off with a swim in Woking Leisure Centre’s 25-metre pool. Keep it going by competing in a road race by bicycle to the south-east of Woking before running the tarmac through Woking Park and onto the finish.

For more, visit atwevents.co.uk 

INTRO TO SUP / FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

If you’ve spent summers of the past seeing hoards of SUP users on the beaches and the rivers and thought, ‘Hey, I’d like to give that a go,’ then why not join the outdoor pursuit enthusiasts, The Surrey Hills Adventure Company, for an introduction to all things SUP? Learn the skills you need and get ready for some wild adventures.

For more, visit theshac.co.uk

OPEN WATER SWIMMING / DIVERS COVE, GODSTONE

Are you a fan of open-water swimming? Looking to switch up locations on your favoured swim spot? Divers Cove over in Godstone provides some excellent pay-as-you swim sessions, making your summer exercise routine that bit more fluid. Get lost in the idyllic Surrey Hills countryside as you swim in crystal-clear waters found at the Cove’s previous incarnation as a sand extraction site.

For more, visit diverscove.co.uk 

FRISBEE GOLF / DE VERE HORSLEY ESTATE

Anyone for a spot of Frisbee Golf? Enjoy the great outdoors and enjoy an invigoratingly innovative round of Frisbee Golf among the stunning environs of De Vere Horsley Estate. Fun for the family, some healthy competition between colleagues, or anyone looking for an alternative form of fun.

For more, visit devere.co.uk/horsley-estate

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