YES FAM! THE BEST FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY THIS NOVEMBER
Are you looking for the best family days out in Surrey this November? Theatre, animals, mystery, and creativity await.
The Mystery of Farnham Maltings / November 1 / Farnham Maltings
Calling all trainee detectives! Discover The Mystery of Farnham Maltings, an award-winning board-game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery. Age 7+
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
FROZEN JR AUDITIONS / NOVEMBER 3 – 7 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Fancy performing in Frozen Jr? Featuring all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production, the production will be performed at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in April 2027. Simply turn up any time within the allocated time slot for your age group, sign in, and audition! Auditions usually last around 30 minutes and involve singing, dancing and acting. All materials are provided and taught on the day, so there is no need to prepare anything beforehand.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
WATTS TOTS / NOVEMBER 6 / WATTS’ GALLERY ARTISTS VILLAGE, COMPTON
Enjoy fun-filled Friday mornings designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. Held once a month at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, these playful and engaging sessions include sensory play, storytelling and hands-on making. This November celebrate the colours and excitement of Bonfire Night with sparkling art, colourful prints and sensory play inspired by dazzling fireworks.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
TODDLER CLUB: ZOG + THE SNAIL & THE WHALE / NOVEMBER 13 / EVERYMAN CINEMA, ESHER
Join Everyman Esher for a Toddler Club double-bill, featuring Julia Donaldson’s famous children’s tales on the big screen! Catch accident-prone dragon Zog, followed by the wonderful tale of The Snail & The Whale. From ages 1 to 5, share your childhood favourites and the best new family film releases with your pre-schoolers, and the Everyman team will bring you a warm drink and a slice of cake or a small popcorn, all included in the price of your ticket.
For more information, visit everymancinema.com
BOARD GAME DAY / NOVEMBER 14 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Roll on in to Kingston’s Rose Theatre and join Shakes and Ladders and their collection of over 150 board and card games for a whole day of games. Whether you’re a family looking for something different to do or a group of students out to try some party games, they have you covered. There’s something to play for all ages and gaming levels; it’s free to play and can just drop in, no need to book – just enjoy, play and eat some snacks along the way!
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
PUTTIFY / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Get ready for a completely new kind of golf experience and head over to Guildford Spectrum this month. Puttify takes traditional mini golf and transforms it with immersive design, seamless digital scoring and interactive gameplay that keeps everyone involved from the first putt to the last. Think vibrant, modern courses, intuitive gameplay and a competitive, social atmosphere that’s perfect for friends, families or colleagues. With smart technology built into every hole, the game flows effortlessly… you just focus on playing and having fun.
For more information, visit guildfordspectrum.co.uk
ANNIE / NOVEMBER 16 – 21 / WOKING THEATRE
The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE returns to Woking, starring Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with a famous billionaire. With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking-theatre
COOK TOGETHER : PIES AND TARTS / NOVEMBER 22 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
An adult and child ticket all-in-one! Join the culinary team at Woking’s Gordon Ramsay Academy this month. Practise those pastry skills as you come together as a junior and senior chef to create some tasty savoury pies and sweet tarts in this fun family cooking class. From making your own rough puff to shaping and filling, you’ll have a feast to take home and be ready for plenty more baking of your own.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
BABY FRIENDLY CINEMA CLUB: ALONG CAME POLLY / NOVEMBER 26 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Enjoy a cinema experience made with you and your little one in mind. G Live’s Baby Friendly Cinema Club screenings are designed especially for parents and carers with babies aged 0–18 months in a relaxed, welcoming space where it’s perfectly okay if your baby cries, feeds, or needs a cuddle during the film. This month’s classic? Vintage romcom vibes in the form of Along Came Polly starring Jennifer Aniston and Ben Stiller.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
JUNIOR KEEPER FOR A DAY / NOVEMBER 28 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, GUILDFORD
Do you know a little someone who dreams of becoming an Animal Keeper? Give them the opportunity to experience a day behind the scenes at Merrist Wood College, working alongside our experienced Animal Keepers in this exclusive hands-on experience. Limited to just 12 Junior Keepers per session to ensure every participant receives plenty of hands-on experience and individual attention, our Junior Animal Keeper Experience offers a unique opportunity to spend the day caring for a wide variety of animals, learning practical keeper skills and discovering what it takes to work with animals every day.
For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk/
