YES FAM! SUMMER HALF TERM IN SURREY

MAY HALF TERM / MAY 23 – 31 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON

Bring the whole family for a full day of art, exploration and creativity. Admission is free for children under 16 and you can enjoy a wide range of free activities in the galleries and around our 18 acre site. Don’t forget to pick up a William Morris Wombat trail from the Visitor Centre and have an adventure in the Verey Playwood during your visit! For lunch, stop off at the Watts Café for a sit-down meal or visit the Canvas Room for take-away lunch that you can enjoy on the grounds and in the gardens.

For more, visit wattsgallery.org.uk

UNICORN AND DRAGONS PONY ADVENTURE / MAY 25 / SHETLAND PONY CLUB, COBHAM

In this mystical experience, you will meet a real pony and dress him up to become your very own Unicorn or Dragon. Ride him on a distant trail, through fields and woods, to find his secret cave, deep in the forest. Journey back on your trusty steed and live happily ever after. Receive a special rosette as a memento of your mega adventure

For more, visit shetlandponyclub.co.uk

MAGIC & ILLUSION FOR BEGINNERS / MAY 26 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Ever wanted to say “was this your card?” Ever wanted to make something disappear? Ever wanted to read minds? Ever wanted to do the impossible? Step into a world where theatre and magic collide! In this playful, drama infused workshop, you will discover the secrets behind classic illusions. Guided by a professional magician, learn how to perform eye catching tricks, tell stories with flair, and use acting techniques to create truly magical moments.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

LEGO PRINT LAB / MAY 26 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Design, build, and print together using LEGO tiles, developing creative thinking and planning skills along the way. In this hands-on workshop, children and their families will begin by designing and building their own printing plates using LEGO tiles, encouraging creativity and planning skills. They’ll then learn simple printmaking techniques, using rollers to apply ink and e

For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org

MEADOW LIFE EXPLORERS / MAY 27 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Step into the wild beauty of the meadow with this relaxed, family-friendly outdoor adventure at Painshill. Meadow Explorers invites families to slow down, look closely, and discover the incredible plants, insects and wildlife that thrive in this vibrant habitat. Armed with spotter sheets and activity guides, children and grown-ups can explore together, searching for colourful wildflowers, listening for buzzing pollinators and uncovering the hidden connections that make meadow ecosystems so important.

For more, visit painshill.co.uk

FAMILY DAY / MAY 27 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING

Join the Lightbox Gallery for a full day of family-friendly activities this May half term. Get creative in the Education Studio on Floor 1, where you’ll be making crafts inspired by the railways. Head to the Café where the Art Cart will be packed with fun, hands-on creative activities to enjoy at your own pace. Or visit the Imagine and Play area, relax with a book, try on different looks, or build your own train line with a wooden train set. ‘Pay What You Wish’ entry applies all day

For more, visit thelightbox.org.uk

ACTIVITY THURSDAY / MAY 28 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD

With various activities to choose from, head back in time to the Rural Life Living Museum for a fun day out for the whole family. From air-propelled rockets to watching weaving demonstrations, spend the day outdoors and live the good old life.

For more, visit rural-life.org.uk

SHYNEFEST / MAY 29 – 30 / MERRIST WOOD, GUILDFORD

The award-winning, family-friendly ShyneFest returns to Merrist Wood this May. Featuring two days of live music, family activities, camping and more, get set for much fun in the sun this May Bank Holiday Weekend.

For more, visit shynefest.uk

POP KIDS: BIG DISNEY BALL / MAY 31 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

Go wild this May and head for the Big Disney Ball at The Boileroom in Guildford. Expect your resident Popkids Party Host to take you through the event including meeting the day’s special guest, teaching party dances and playing fun games that the whole family can enjoy. Prizes will be awarded during the games so make sure that you give maximum effort!

For more, visit theboileroom.net

 

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