YES FAM! FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY THIS SEPTEMBER
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.
TOTS TALES / WEDNESDAYS / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Tots Tales is a fun and engaging sensory play session designed for preschool children. Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive play, little ones can explore history in a way that sparks curiosity and creativity. Each session features a new tale inspired by the estate’s rich heritage, combined with experiences that encourage exploration, movement, and discovery.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
ROBIN HOOD (IN THE PARK) / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / KNOWLE COUNTRY PARK, CRANLEIGH
Deep in the heart of Knowle Park’s enchanting open-air amphitheatre, a legend returns… Packed with laughter, music, adventure, and larger-than-life characters, Robin Hood in the Park 2026 is a joyous outdoor community theatre spectacular for all ages.
For more information, visit knowlepark.org.uk
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD HEAR / SEPTEMBER 4 – NOVEMBER 1 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Listen, this September Painshill will be sharing the stories of their magnificent trees through a series of walks, talks, activities and special events — offering visitors of all ages the opportunity to take inspiration from Painshill’s arboreal treasures. Created especially for younger visitors, the Autumn Activity Book is filled with fascinating tree facts and creative activities for families to enjoy during their visit.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
WHIPLEY MANOR FARM’S FAMILY FUN DAY / SEPTEMBER 5 / WHIPLEY MANOR FARM, PALMERS CROSS
Fancy some fun on the farm? Join Whipley Manor Farm for their annual Fun Day at the Farm – a brilliant day out for all the family. With live music, tractor rides, vintage fairground games and plenty of food and drinks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, visit whipleymanorfarm.co.uk
LITTLE NOTES – AUTUMN TERM / SEPTEMBER 8 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Discover the joy of sharing live musical experiences with your child in these fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Designed and delivered by classically trained professional musician Lou Bradbury, Little Notes classes are full of creative play and bursting with live music. Blending instruments, groovy new songs and superb classics, Little Notes sessions provide 40 magical minutes in your busy week. Using puppets, percussion and sensory objects, music is brought to life for your child as you explore sounds and rhythms together.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
FARM OPEN MORNINGS / SEPTEMBER 13 + 27 / MERRIST WOOD, GUILDFORD
Spend a morning on the farm with a visit to Merrist Wood. Meet all their wonderful farm animals – piglets, goat kids, sheep and lambs, Darcey the donkey, cheerful chickens, happy ducks and, of course, a turkey! A Rare Breed Survival Trust accredited farm, they’d love for you to come and say hello! If you love a morning walk with your children or family, this is a great opportunity to come along and say hello to the alpacas, llamas and rheas.
For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk
PIRATES SING-A-LONG / SEPTEMBER 17 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Ahoy, me hearties! Join Úna Coello, Guitar Girl for a Season of Magical Themed Singalongs. Step into a world of music, imagination and adventure with Úna Coello’s much-loved themed Singalong classes, specially created for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups. This September, sail the seven seas with a sing-a-long to help you along the way.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / SEPTEMBER 17 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Grown-up comedy – babies welcome! Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club, featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV. Soft flooring, buggy parking and baby changing facilities are provided.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY / SEPTEMBER 19 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM
Do tiny toy replicas of emergency vehicles take centre stage in your home? If your little ones are mad about machines, then Brooklands Museum’s Emergency Services Day is necessary. Featuring vehicles from the past and present, book online and get ready for a fun day out for the family. Expect Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol to be in on the action too!
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
CONNECT AT G LIVE / SEPTEMBER 26 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Connect at G Live this September as their annual day of freemium entertainment for all returns. Enjoy a whole host of activities for all ages as you show off your music skills with DJ Workshops, take part in creative activities, have your face painted, or join in with a range of arts and crafts.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
family festival 2026 / September 26 / Farnham Maltings
Join us at Farnham Maltings for a day of creative and fun-filled events for families to enjoy together. Led by acclaimed artists, this year’s programme includes pottery, theatre, printmaking, circus, music, art installations, puppets, Nick Sharratt’s Once Upon a Draw-a-Long and more.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
