THE SPORTS LOCKER: FIXTURES & EVENTS THIS NOVEMBER

SURREY HILLS & NORTH DOWNS MTB RIDE  / OCTOBER 26 / HOLMBURY ST MARY

If you love nothing more than zipping up and down gnarly trails on your mountain bike, this guided Surrey Hills and North Downs ride is a great way to test yourself. Covering a distance of 18 – 20 miles and an ascent of 2,400ft, a good level of fitness and decent MTB skills are required to fully enjoy the sublime trials that await.

For more, visit marmalademtb.com

ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA – QUILTER NATIONS SERIES / NOVEMBER 1 / ALLIANZ STADIUM, TWICKENHAM

England will take on Australia in their first home game of the Quilter Nations Series, on Saturday 1 November 2025. One of the oldest and biggest rivalries in world sport, never mind rugby – any meeting with Australia is to be savoured. As the battle unfolds, both teams will vie for the Ella-Mobbs Trophy, a trophy that Australia currently holds and England will be fighting to get back. Witness history in the making as these rugby giants clash on the field, and soak in the unparalleled excitement of the Quilter Nations Series.

For more, visit allianzstadiumtwickenham.com

OFF-ROAD DRIVING EXPERIENCE / NOVEMBER 1, 9, 15, 23 + 29 / GOODWOOD MOTOR CIRCUIT, CHICHESTER

Feel every bump and drop as you adventure through the rutted off-road tracks at Goodwood Motor Circuit in our fleet of classic Land Rovers from the 1960s. Embrace the bouncy ride and lack of modern technology as you master the challenges of driving an off-road vehicle from over 50 years ago.

For more, visit goodwood.com

AN EVENING WITH NIGEL OWENS MBE / NOVEMBER 2 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Enjoy an evening with one of the world’s top rugby referees Nigel Owens MBE. After playing to a sell-out crowd across venues in the UK, Nigel returns to celebrate the release of his book The Final Whistle with tales from on and off the field. One of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby Union, he will forever will be renowned and admired for displaying a dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players during the heat of battle.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE RUGBY – LOCK-IN LIVE / NOVEMBER 5 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Love rugby? The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby podcast are on the road again – in part because their wives want them out of the house and Hask needs the cash right now.  But mainly for the laughs.  As the three legs of a bar stool, going on tour is one non-stop laugh. The kit list includes big egos, Mike Leadfoot’s driving, motorway sandwiches, backstage arguments, Travel Lodge soaps, world class moaning and the most underwhelming riders in the history of live entertainment.

For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

SURREY 89ERS V BRISTOL FLYERS / NOVEMBER 8 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

Flyers by name, flyers by nature, 2nd placed Bristol visit Surrey Sports Park this month for a showdown with Surrey 89ers. Coach Gardner has got the squad playing some serious basketball recently, and this fixture represents a test against one of the best. Get your tickets and enjoy the action.

For more, visit surrey89ers.basketball

GUILDFORD FLAMES V GLASGOW CLAN / NOVEMBER 9 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD

Guildford Flames welcome Glasgow Clan to see who can stake a claim in the race for number 1. With Flames starting the season well, can Paul Dixon’s side take advantage of Glasgow’s lang-haul journey down south?

For more, visit guildfordflames.com

RICHMOND PARK HALF MARATHON / NOVEMBER 9 / RICHMOND PARK

Start your Sunday over at the beautiful, leafy Richmond Park and sign up for this Half Marathon this month. Managed as a Royal Deer Park since the 17th Century, catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures as you hot foot it around the park as quick as you can.

For more, visit run-through.co.uk

ODDSCHECKER JUMP SEASON OPENER / NOVEMBER 9 / SANDOWN RACECOURSE, ESHER

Jump racing returns to Sandown Park for what promises to be an exciting afternoon of racing, and the first opportunity to see some of this season’s talents to keep an eye on.  Whether it be taking in the thrilling racing action, a fun day out with family and friends or taking in one of our hospitality offerings – Jump Season Opener is a must for the winter calendar.

For more, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk

WOKING V BOSTON UNITED / NOVEMBER 15 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING

With both Woking and Boston languishing below the better half of the National league table can the Cards find some mid-season momentum with three points at home? Secure your seat and find out later this month.

For more, visit wokingfc.co.uk

OPEN SWIM / GUILDFORD LIDO

Did you know that you can now swim at Guildford Lido throughout the winter? Open all-year round, take a dip outdoors in the comfort of a heated pool. the perfect way to get fit and embrace the great outdoors at the same time.

For more, visit freedom-leisure.co.uk

DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL 10KM / NOVEMBER 24 / DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL CAR PARK, HINDHEAD

Get ready for all the ‘feels’ as you take on this awesome night trail run around the Devil’s Punchbowl. A multi-sensory 10km designed to be fun but tough will see runners take on some fantastic trails featuring plenty of hilly terrains. A guided trail run; this makes a great introduction to those new to trail running as well as runners who like to run with like-minded folk.

For more, visit runningadventures.uk

 

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