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We know it can be a challenge to keep everyone entertained through the long summer break, but don’t worry we are here to help! We have lots of days out, summer holiday camps & workshops and a special under 5s section. We also have lots of fun summer learning resources, ideas for children’s lunches and lots more. Have fun!

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SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS

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Wonderland at RHS Garden Wisley

Alice in Wonderland Summer holiday fun from 22 July – 31 August at RHS Garden Wisley.

Merrist Wood Animal Encounters

Merrist Wood College, Guildford offers Animal Encounter Tours, Junior Animal Keeper Experiences and Meet the Meerkat Experiences. Click here for dates.

Pick Your Own

Godstone Farm

Over 500 animals, adventurous play areas and The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail. Plus they are offering 2 night camping packages.

Thorpe Lake Watersports

Outdoor aqua park with inflatables and a separate mini park for under 6s. familiesonline.co.uk

They have lots of events for families this summer including a Streamwalk, Family Nature Explorers and more!

Crockford Bridge Farm in Addlestone have a range of fruit and veg that you can pick including strawberries and raspberries.

Loxwood Drive In Movies

There are lots of drive in movies this summer in Loxwood Meadow, W Sussex click here to see the films showing.

Aldershot Lido

Three water flumes, diving platform, toddler paddling pool, sandpit, water fountain feature and picnic area.

Guildford Lido

Lane swimming sessions and general swim sessions plus an area for picnics and a paddling pool. July/Aug 4

SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS

The Loxwood Joust

The Loxwood Joust is a family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem taking place on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th August, at the Loxwood Meadow.

The Polesden Games

At Polesden Lacey near Leatherhead from 10 July-1 Sept. Challenge friends to a round of frisbee golf, take on your family at the sack race, or enjoy a game of ping pong.

Frensham Great Pond

Popular site with a sandy beach. The car park fills up quickly. familiesonline.co.uk

AirHop Guildford

Chobham Adventure Farm

Chobham Adventure Farm is a great day out with lots of indoor and outdoor play, so perfect whatever the weather!

Jump into happy with the SummerHOP Saver! 5 x 60 minute jumps for just £40.

Picnic and Pop Family Festival

Collectively Camberley Rooftop Film Festival

Enjoy a unique cinema experience up on the roof! From 16-18 July.

Horse Shoe Lake Activity Centre

In Sandhurst. Kayak and paddleboard hire or ‘have-a-go’ sessions.

Manor Park in Aldershot on Sat 31 July and Sun 1 August - a weekend of family fun and great music.

Treasure Trails

Turn a walk into a fun treasure hunt. Trails for Guildford, Godalming, Dorking Haslemere, Farnham, Aldershot, and lots more. July/Aug 5

SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS

Open Air Cinema at the Duke of Cambridge in Tilford

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

In Compton. The outdoor Summer Make Space runs Wednesdays to Sundays from 28 July - 30 Aug - make sunshine paintings. Aimed at ages 5+. The Make Space also runs on Sun 4 July (Bird Sculptures) and Sun 5 Sept (Monoprints).

Xplorer Events

Family-friendly fun navigation challenge. In Woking Park from 10am-1pm on 29 July, 12 Aug and 26 Aug. Meeting point is Woking Leisure Centre. In Goldsworth Park, Woking on Thurs 5 Aug and Thurs 19 Aug from 10am1pm. Meet opposite the pavilion. £1. familiesonline.co.uk

Enjoy movies in the meadow during August Bank Holiday weekend, with the large cinema screen in the field next to the pub. Click here for details

Miniature Railways

Click on the miniature railways below for their summer running timetables. Guildford Model Engineering Society (Stoke Park, Guildford) Mizens Railway (Knaphill).

Reading Chest

Make summer reading fun for children with a subscription to ReadingChest. co.uk – the book swapping service for children learning to read. Children won’t be able to resist opening their own regular postal deliveries of exciting books!

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway (Frimley Lodge Park). Great Cockcrow Railway (Lyne).

Liquid Leisure Shepperton

Giant outdoor aqua park for ages 6+ plus other activities such as banana bikes, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking (all for ages 8+).

Surrey Sports Park Climbing

Surrey Sports Park offer casual climbing sessions of 1 hour for 4-6 year olds and 90 minutes for 6-17 year olds. Click for details. July/Aug 7

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SUMMER LEARNING

Free printable activity sheets for all ages

My Daddies! colouring sheets

Tad activity sheets

Hungry Caterpillar activity sheets

Ladybird bumper activity pack

Pirate Stew activity pack

Building a Home activity sheets

50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ activity pack

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck activity sheets

Swallows & Amazon activity sheets

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Fun educational apps for all ages Make screen time learning time with our top picks.

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Free app with high quality/creative early learning activities. Ages 2-7.

Learn basic ABCs & 123s with fun fish pals. Ages 3+.

Engaging mini game. Develops lateral thinking and spatial reasoning. Ages 7+.

LEGO DUPLO World

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Teach your monster to read

Free-play and goaloriented mini games. Ages 2-5.

Virtual treasure trove of craft, activity and practical activities. Ages 5+.

Engaging way for kids to learn phonics and reading. Ages 4+.

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The Human Body

Marvel Hero Tales

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Brilliant interactive app about the human body. Ages 7+.

Beat the villains & learn language skills. Ages 7-11.

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SUMMER LEARNING

Make ‘n’ do learning activities for under 5s Keep your little ones busy and engaged all summer long.

Bottle bowling

Enormous crocodile word game

Water boats

Touch and feel board

Ocean life zip lock sensory bag

Homemade potato stamps

Three Little Pigs masks

Farm tuff tray

DIY toilet roll poppers

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Make ‘n’ do learning projects for primary school kids Keep ‘em busy on those dull or rainy days this summer.

Recycled marble run

Water rocket

Water balloon piñata

Tin can stilts

Fruit & vegetable art

Vinegar volcano

DIY articulated hand

Rusty Rivets robot

DIY Luna Love Lovegood glasses

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Read to succeed this summer! Regular deliveries of books at your child’s reading level.

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Little Street

Outdoor Molly Moocow Sessions Outdoor classes on in Haslemere and Godalming for ages 6 months - 4 years in the summer.

Squish

Pop-up theatre in The Square Shopping Centre, Camberley with weekly workshops in July for toddlers aged 18 months+. There is also soft play and a cafe.

Little Bears Music & Koala Kids Parties Live interactive musical experience for ages 0-5 on 3 Aug in Jacobs Well.

The Lightbox

The Lightbox in Woking are running some Storytelling for Under 5s and Painting for Under 5s in the summer. familiesonline.co.uk

Role play centres for young children in West Byfleet, Frimley and Rudgwick. halsteadtoddlers Come and enjoy the fun! from 9.30 to 11.30am

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MiniHoppers sessions for kids from 6 months up to 6 years old run at AirHop Guildford.

The Bounce House

At Haslemere Youth Hub - bouncy castle and other activities for under 5s. 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug. Please book.

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Imagination Children’s Roleplay

Let your kids’ imagination run wild as they explore the themed rooms. In Camberley.

Lullababy

Watts Tots runs outdoor woodland sessions on 16 July & 20 Aug. Also available is ‘5 Things to Find’ trail.

Baby and toddler PAYG classes on Fri 13 and Fri 20 Aug in Normandy. For 2 months - 2 years.

Dig!

Elm Nursery

First theatre experience at RHS Garden Wisley for 6 months–2 year olds. Mon 12 & Tue 13 July.

Elm Nursery in Sutton Green have a Children’s Farm that is great for little ones. July/Aug 17

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WHAT’S ON DIARY

Saturday 3 July Binsted Fete

Binsted Recreation Ground GU34 4PB 1-4pm.

Poster Art, Haslemere

Educational Museum Workshop for 5-11s to make your own poster. 10.30am12pm. Please book.

Fire Engines on Show

The Rural Life Centre Farnham Vintage and more modern fire appliances plus activities and displays.

Sunday 4 July Fire Engines on Show

The Rural Life Centre

Friday 9 July Family Bug Hunt

Wellesley Woodlands Aldershot GU11 2PG 2-5pm. Free. Booking essential.

Saturday 10 July Black Cherry Fair

Abbeyfields, Chertsey

9.30am-4.30pm. Stalls, music, performance arena, stage, bar, street food and funfair.

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Puffing-a-Wey

Dapdune Wharf Guildford See magnificent steam powered craft. 11am-4pm.

Sunday 11 July Wrecclesham Village Fete

Wrecclesham Recreation Grounds GU10 4PP

Studio Sunday: Clay Tiles

The Lightbox, Woking Family craft fun for ages 4+. 11.30am1pm or 2-3.30pm. Please book.

Saturday 17 July Collectively Camberley Rooftop Film Festival

Main Square Car Park Enjoy a unique cinema experience up on the roof! Deckchairs will be provided and food and drink is available to purchase. This event is situated on Level 5 of Main Square Car Park, Camberley. Toy Story 4 (U) is at 9am and Lion King 2019 (PG) is at 3pm.

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Shamley Green Village Fete & Dog Show, Village Green Lots of fun on the green from 1pm. Visitors are encouraged to take a lateral flow test before attending. familiesonline.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON DIARY

Saturday 17 July cont. Cheese & Chilli Festival

Shalford Park Guildford Have-ago circus skills, magic shows, treasure hunts, crazy golf, mini fun fair rides, face painting and inflatables.

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

The Allotment and Flock! The Princes Gardens Aldershot Free 45 min shows throughout the day.

Wood Street Village Show

Wood Street Green Guildford 12.30pm.

Celebrate Camberley

Cradhurst Recreation Ground Cradhurst Close, Dorking 12-4pm. Bucking bronco, live music, shooting gallery, games and stalls, fun dog show and more.

Camberley Town Centre 10am-4pm. A family fun day. Free entertainment includes: live stage entertainment on Park Street and High Street, roaming street entertainers, static bungee jump, climbing wall, mini golf, face painting, craft activities (inside The Square), stalls and lots more!

Collectively Camberley Rooftop Film Festival

Hascombe Summer Celebration Fete

Sunday 18 July Wild WESTfest

Main Square Car Park Enjoy outdoor cinema on the roof! Frozen 2 (U) is at 11am and A Star is Born (15) is at 4pm.

Cheese & Chilli Festival Shalford Park

Village Green 2-4pm.

Sunday 25 July Rustic Sunday & Local Producers’ Market

Friday 23 July

The Rural Life Centre Farnham Rustic crafts, traditional activities and music. Book online.

Olympic Torches

Tuesday 27 July

The Lightbox Woking Dropin and make an Olympic torch. Children need to be with an adult. 1.30-4pm. Donation £3.

Saturday 24 July PlayFest! 2021

Union St, Aldershot A day of hands-on fun and activities. familiesonline.co.uk

Olympic Athlete Puppets

The Lightbox Woking Workshop for 5-7s. 1.30-3.30pm. Please book. £9.50.

Piecing The Pieces

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Workshop for 5-11s - part of the Festival of Archaelogy. Book in advance. July/Aug 22

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Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Wednesday 28 July Olympic Medals

The Lightbox Woking Drop-in and make an Olympic medal. Children need to be with an adult. 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £3.

Get Buzzing!, Haslemere

Educational Museum 11am-3pm. Learn about bees, visit the observation hive plus bee related crafts. From £2. Booking online advised.

Thursday 29 July Activity Thursday

The Rural Life Centre Farnham Vanishing skill demonstrations, bygone activities, make & take crafts.

Papier Máche Sculpture

The Lightbox Woking Workshop for 8-11s. £9.50. Create a papier mâché sports-themed sculpture. 1.303pm. Please pre-book.

Friday 30 July School of Rock (PG)

Big Farm Sleepover

Godstone Farm Camp at Godstone Farm on Friday and Saturday night with 3 days access to the farm plus exclusive activities, evening tractor rides and more!

Saturday 31 July Picnic and Pop Family Festival, Aldershot

Festival with lots of activities for children including circus skills area, zorbing, footie skills and crafts. Plus live music, food, drink and more.

SAFE Family Fun Day Cantley Park

Wokingham RG40 5QG 11am.

LEGO Robotics Summer Festival, Merrist Wood

College Guildford STEM robotics team day for 6-10s.

The Trolls Kitchen

The Princes Gardens Aldershot Free 1 hour shows at 11am & 1.30pm.

Sunday 1 August Picnic and Pop Family Festival, Aldershot

Aldershot Lido Film starts approx 9.20pm.

Lots of family fun with live music and lots of children’s activities.

Bubble Friday, The Lightbox

Studio Sunday: Sports Poster, The Lightbox

Make a variety of bubble makers - alternative workshop inside if there is bad weather. 1.30-4pm.

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Woking Family craft fun for ages

4+. 11.30am-1pm or 2-3.30pm. Please pre-book.

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WHAT’S ON DIARY

Monday 2 August Early Birds, Haslemere

Educational Museum 11am-1pm. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Book in advance.

Tuesday 3 August Clay Creations, Haslemere

Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. For 5-11s. A clay workshop using Sgraffito techniques. Book online.

Thursday 5 August Activity Thursday

The Rural Life Centre

Ancient Egyptians

Haslemere Educational Museum Ancient Egyptian arts and crafts. 10.30am– 1pm. From £2, booking advised.

Young Creatives: Graphic Novel Masterclass

The Lightbox Two-day comic masterclass for 11-16s (on 6 Aug as well) Please book.

Friday 6 August Summer of Fun

Sandhurst Memorial Park 11am-3pm. Free entry. Reptiles, inflatables, crazy golf, refreshments and more.

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Big Farm Sleepover

Godstone Farm 2 nights camping on the farm with exclusive activities!

Saturday 7 August The Loxwood Joust

A family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem. Children’s Kingdom includes have-ago archery, face and wound painting, pelt the peasant, sword school and lots more.

Kids Party In The Park

Gostrey Meadows Farnham GU9 7RH Free entry. 10.30am-4pm.

Ewhurst Pirate Carnival

Ewhurst Recreation Ground From 12pm.

The Greatest Showman (PG), Polesden Lacey

Outdoor cinema with film starting at 8.45pm.

Eco Explorers Club and Pavement Art Union St, Aldershot Free.

Sat 7 Aug - Sat 15 Aug Day Out With Thomas

On the Watercress Line. Family fun day with Thomas & Friends.

Sunday 8 August The Loxwood Joust

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WHAT’S ON

Monday 9 August Storytime Adventure

Busbridge Village Hall 10-11.30am. Crafts, games and dance for ages 1-10 with an adult.

Tuesday 10 August Team Tees, The Lightbox

Woking Create a team T-shirt

using fabric paints and printing ink. For 5-7s. 1.30-3pm. Please pre-book. £9.50.

Tortoises, Turtles and Terrapins, Haslemere

Educational Museum 1-4pm. Meet the tortoise and ask the expert questions. 25 min. sessions to control numbers. £1. Book online. Busbridge Village Hall Rise and Shine Lets have a boogie! For walking-8 years (with an adult). 10-11am. Crazy Cooking For ages 2.5-10 years with an adult. 11.30am-12.30pm.

Wednesday 11 August Mini Footballers

The Lightbox Woking 1.30-4pm. Drop-in and make a mini football game from paper. Children need to be with an adult. Suggested donation £3. familiesonline.co.uk

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Holiday Crafts & Beach Party

Busbridge Village Hall 10-11.30am. For ages 1-10 with an adult.

Thursday 12 August Marvellous Marble and Devilish Domino Runs Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Workshop for 5-11 year olds. From £5, booking advised.

John Pinkerton Children’s Pirate Treasure Hunt

Odiham Dress up as a

pirate and help find the treasure. 2.5 hour cruise departing at 2.30pm.

Ship in a Bottle

The Lightbox Craft workshop for 8-11 year olds. 1.30-3pm. £9.50. Please pre-book.

Activity Thursday

The Rural Life Centre

Friday 13 August Bubble Friday, The Lightbox Make bubble makers in the courtyard, an alternative workshop will run if there is bad weather. 1.30-4.30pm.

July/Aug 26

WHAT’S ON

Saturday 14 August Collectively Camberley Car Show

Camberley Town Centre Over 220 vehicles along with a day of family filled entertainment including face painting, street performers and live music. There will be Lightning McQueen & Tow Mater, The Batman vs Superman Batmobile and more. Edd China will be showing off some of his crazy vehicle creations and there will be 20 or more fantastic dream cars for you to ride in!

The Loxwood Joust

A family day of mediaeval revelry and mayhem. Children’s Kingdom includes havea-go archery, face and wound painting, pelt the peasant, sword school and lots more.

The Greatest Showman (PG) Sing-a-long

Guildford Cathedral Open air cinema. Film starts 8.30pm. Please book online.

SEED Outdoor Theatre

Wellington St, Aldershot Free

45 minute shows at 11.30am & 1.30pm. familiesonline.co.uk

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Sunday 15 August The Loxwood Joust

A family day of mediaeval revelry.

Tuesday 17 August Haslemere Educational Museum Brilliant Bows 10.30am-12pm. Workshop for 5-11s based on the English longbow vs French crossbow. From £5, booking advised.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Mini Fete 1.30-4pm. Free entry,

tea and goody bag £4. Book in advance.

Thursday 19 August Family Event - Lego Challenge, Haslemere

Educational Museum 10.15am-11.30am or 12-1.15pm. From £3, booking advised.

saturday 21 August BEES! The Colony

Union St, Aldershot Free. Meet the

beekeepers and wander their hives.

Sunday 22 August Summer Family Fun Day

Mane Chance Sanctuary

The Greatest Showman (PG), Painshill Park Open air Cinema. Please book.

Tuesday 24 August Lego! Haslemere Educational

Museum 10.30am-12pm.

July/Aug 27

WHAT’S ON

Wednesday 25 August The Lightbox

DIY Board Game Make a board

game workshop for 5-7s. 1.303pm. £9.50. Please book.

Cup and Ball Game

Make a cup and ball game. Drop in from 1.30-4pm.

Thursday 26 August Activity Thursday

The Rural Life Centre

Learn to Draw Your Hero

The Lightbox Workshop for 8-11. 1.30-3pm. £9.50. Please pre-book.

Falconry Display Haslemere

Educational Museum 1-4pm. From £3, booking advised.

Friday 27 August Bubble Friday, The Lightbox

Make bubble makers. 1.30-4.30pm.

Saturday 28 August What The Tortoise Taught Us Union St, Aldershot Free. Meet

an animatronic giant tortoise and make a clay tortoise.

Sunday 29 August Haslemere Unlocked

Lion Green Haslemere 1-7pm. A community event with live music.

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Windlesham Fete

Windlesham Field of Remembrance Kennel Lane GU20 6DT

Bookham Village Day

Church Rd, Bookham 12-4pm.

In the field behind the Old Barn Hall.

Friday 3 September Open Air Cinema – Back To the Future (PG) The Rural Life Centre Farnham Film starts 8.30pm.

Saturday 4 September Novelty Dog Show

Harrys Meadow Jacobs Well, by the Village Hall.

Fire, Fire! Haslemere

Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Workshop based on the Great Fire of London, for ages 5-11. Booking advised.

Sunday 5 September Chobam Carnival

Chobam Recreation Ground 11am-5pm. No parade this year but lots of fun and entertainment.

The Horsley Big Day Out

Monday 30 August

Horsley Towers

Wisborough Green Traditional Village Fete, Village Green

Music, food, classic vehicles and lots of children’s activities.

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D I R E C T O RY P r e -S c h o o l s

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FAMILYLIFE LIFE FAMILY

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When it comes to a child’s diet, balanced nutrition is important. It’s obvious that fifteen packets of beef and onion crisps for dinner means you’ve lost your way. But how do you know what constitutes a balanced plantbased diet for your family?

Dreaming of lazy beach days? Picnics in the sunshine? You’re not alone. It’s understandable to hold high hopes for this particular summer. But what if family days out are marred by the darkening of your child’s mood or their public outbursts of emotion? What can you do? READ MORE

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FAMILY HOLIDAYS SUMMER LEARNING

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Parks and Playgrounds F

Alice Holt Forest

Farnham GU10 4LS Lovely woodland with walking and cycling trails, play areas, cafe and Grufallo sculptures.

Stoke Park

Guildford GU1 1ER Guildford’s largest park with playground for ages 4-8, skate park and mini golf.

Hogmoor Inclosure

Bordon GU35 9HX Lovely nature reserve with several trails and natural play area.

Woking Park

Kingfield Rd GU22 9BA Great jungle themed adventure play area and lots more including a skate park and sports facilities.

Lightwater Country Park

Lightwater GU18 5RG Walking trails, cafe, ponds and playground.

Farnham Park

Folly Hill GU9 0AU Medieval deer park near the town centre with adventure playground, toddlers play area and cafe.

KEY = free entry and free car parking (some car parks have time limit)

= free entry but P there is a parking charge

= there is a charge for entry (please check if bookings is needed)

Witley Commons

Witley GU8 5QA Two self guided trails and a natural play trail.

Frimley Lodge Park

Frimley Green GU16 6HY Lots of space, picnic areas, playgrounds, cafe and pitch & putt.

KEY F = free entry and free car parking (some car parks have time limit)

Parks and Playgrounds INTRODUCTION

P = free entry but there is a parking charge

C = there is a

charge for entry (please check if bookings is needed)

Sutherland 4 Memorial Park Guildford GU4 7JU Good playground for 4-14s plus other sports facilities.

Broadwater Park

Godalming GU7 3BH Lovely big lake with ducks, lots of woodland plus a play area.

Southwater Country Park

Horsham RH13 9UN Dinosaur-themed adventure play area, cafe and lake with swans and ducks.

Riverside Park Nature Reserve

Broadwater Lake

Guildford GU4 7ND Enjoy a walk and feed the ducks on the lake.

Wellington Country Park

Riseley RG7 1SP Animal farm, mini golf, miniature railway, adventure play and lots more.

Priory Park

Reigate RH2 7RL Nautical themed playground, lake with ducks, sports facilities, skate park and more.

Hatchlands Park

Guildford GU4 7RT Over 400 acres with a natural adventure area including a tree house, plus a cafe.

Winkworth Arboretum

Godalming GU8 4AD Lovely place for a walk plus natural play area, tree adventure and tea-room.

Parks and Playgrounds

Manor Park

Aldershot GU12 4LT Large park with playground, pond, skate park, tennis courts and basketball court.

Snoxhall Fields Play Park Cranleigh GU6 8BL Playground suitable for toddlers to teens close to High Street.

Look Out Discovery Centre Playground Bracknell RG12 7QW Fantastic adventure play area in woodland.

Onslow Village Recreation Ground

Guildford GU2 7QP Large space with wooden playground including sand pit and zip wire.

KEY F = free entry and free car parking (some car parks have time limit)

P = free entry but there is a parking charge

C = there is a

charge for entry (please check if bookings is needed)

RHS Garden Wisley

Woking GU23 6QB Beautiful gardens with a ‘Back to Nature’ children’s garden with two treehouses, trampolines and a living willow pod.

Sandhurst Memorial Park

Sandhurst GU47 9DP Cafe, large play area, skate park, sports facilities and more.

Brooklands Community Park

Weybridge KT13 0XF Great place to learn to ride a bike, plus play area, skate park and woodland.

Forty Foot Playground

Leatherhead KT22 8RR Inclusive playground with sensory garden, sandpit and zip wire.

INDOOR PLAY

Indoor Children’s Play

Please click on listings for up to date info and how to book

Imagination Children’s Role Play Camberley

Little Street AirHop

Guildford

Frimley West Byfleet Rudgwick

Small Steps Soft Play Godstone Farm

The Hen House

Gravity Force

Bocketts Farm

Camberley

Haslemere Leisure Centre Soft Play

Haslemere

Leatherhead

The Playstore Woking

Run- About Farnborough

Pirates Landing Camberley

Cranleigh Leisure Centre Soft Play familiesonline.co.uk

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Chobham Adventure Farm Specky’s Pirate Ship Guildford

Gym Jams Soft Play

The Ruby Play Cafe

Normandy

Camberley

The Art Cafe

360 Play

Byfleet

Farnborough July/Aug 36

Camps & workshops need to be booked. Click on listings for details.

HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Little Rays

MultiSports Guildford

Summer workshop runs from 2630 July for ages 4-16 at St Peter’s Catholic School, Guildford. A week of fun with a range of sports on offer with professional coaches. Suitable for girls and boys of all abilities. OFSTED registered and childcare vouchers accepted. Half days for 4-6s.

Canvassing Happiness

Summer art camps run at Liphook Church Centre on Mon-Wed 26-28 July, 2-4 Aug and 16-18 Aug from 10am-3pm. They will be outdoors under cover. For ages 6-15. familiesonline.co.uk

Fun filled forest days Mondays Wednesdays 26-28 July, 2-4 Aug, 9-11 Aug and 16-18 Aug for ages 3-11. In Compton. 9am3pm. They are also running ‘Meet the Animal Days’ in Godalming on 29 July and 19 Aug.

Strawberry Patch Crafters

Craft classes at the Mayford Centre, Woking from 12 July - 20 Aug. For ages 6-15.

SportsCool

Summer holiday clubs featuring football, fun team games and more. In Godalming from 26 July - 27 August.

The Art House

Art classes in Horsell, Woking on various dates in the summer holidays for ages 2-6, 6-11 and 12-16.

Surrey Sports Park Sports camps at Surrey Sports Park this summer.

Badminton Fun Camp Surrey Scorchers All Stars Basketball Camps Junior Storm Netball Camps Surrey Storm Elite Pre-Season Masterclass Junior Squash Training Camp Junior Squash Holiday Camp 3 day Group Swimming Lessons (max 4 participants per swimming group)

SingoLingo

Three day workshops for ages 5-10 at Busbridge Village Hall, 9.30am-2.30pm. Latin American Carnival workshop from 2-4 Aug. Mardi Gras workshop from 16-18 Aug. July/Aug 37

HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Camps & workshops need to be booked. Click on listings for details. Save 10%

Camp Beaumont

Casa Holiday Clubs

Casa Clubs offer quality, fun, active and affordable Holiday Clubs across Surrey and Hampshire for children aged 4-12. Offering a fun and full packed day each and every day with an extensive range of different activities for all ages.

SportyKidz

Multi-Sport and Football Camps in Woking from 22 July - 27 Aug for 3-13s.

The Great British Woodshop

Lots of woodworking workshops over the summer for ages 7+. In West Byfleet. familiesonline.co.uk

Spark4Kids Summer Computer Workshops

Online Summer computer workshops learning to code or touch type.

CMA Workshops In Camberley 2630 July, 2-6 Aug and 23-27 Aug. Juniors (8-13), put together a musical in a week.

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre

Forest School Holiday club on 2729 July, 3-5 Aug, 10-12 Aug, 17-19 Aug and 24-26 Aug.

Summer day camps for 3-16 yr olds. Fill the school holidays with confidence boosting day camp adventures at Camp Beaumont. Activity programmes are tailored for three to 16 year olds in a COVID safe setting. Save 10% - book by 1st August 2021 and quote FAMILIES21.

The Little Gym Camberley

3 hour camps for ages 3-8 and all day camps for 5-12s on 26 July-27 Aug.

Sassy Stirrers

Summer Holiday cooking classes on 17 and 18 August at New Life Church Hall, Guildford from 10.30am-2.30pm. July/Aug 38

Camps & workshops need to be booked. Click on listings for details.

Guildford Summer Youth Project

One week courses at The Electric Theatre, Guildford. Disney’s Moana Jr. for achildren aged 5-12 on Mon 2-Fri 6 Aug 10am-5pm. Fiddler on the Roof Jr. for ages 8-16 is on Mon 9-Fri 13 Aug 10am-5pm.

Stagecoach Camberley

Matilda The Musical Workshop 9-13 Aug for ages 6-17. Work in age related groups on this hugely popular musical. Under The Sea Workshop for ages 4-6 from 9-13 Aug. At Kings International College, Camberley.

HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Surrey Theatre Academy

Trolls World Tour Workshop: 2-6 Aug 9-12pm for ages 4-8 at Haslemere Hall. Grease Workshop: 9-13 Aug 9-3pm for ages 6-16 years at Haslemere Hall. Frozen Workshop: 16 & 17 Aug 9-12pm for 4-8 years at Godalming Borough Hall. Greatest Showman Workshop: 19 & 20 Aug 9-12pm for 4-8 years at Godalming Borough Hall. Grease Workshop: 23-27 Aug 9-3pm for ages 6-16 at Godalming Borough Hall.

In2Drama

At Cranleigh Arts Centre from 23–27 Aug. West End professionals teach Masterclasses, and you’ll produce a show in a week. For students looking at acting as a career.

Stagecoach Guildford

Performing arts workshops at the St Johns Centre in Merrow run from 26-30 July. Have fun singing, dancing, acting, playing games and making friends! Little Performers is for 4-6s and Musical Madness is for 6+.

Stagecoach Liphook

Summer Showcase 2021 workshop on 26-30 July at Liphook Infant School for ages 7-18. Work towards a show with the experienced team of practitioners. SING Summer Workshop for 4-6s on 26-30 July 9.30am-12.30pm.

HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Stagecoach Farnborough

Stagecoach Woking

Performing arts workshops at the Wavell School in Farnborough from 2-6 August. Little Performers for ages 4-6 and Musical Madness for 6+. Have fun singing, dancing, acting and playing games!

Summer Workshops for ages 4-6 and 6-18 run at Hoe Valley School from 26-30 July and 23-27 Aug. A week of fun, working on different elements of dance, drama and singing.

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Stagecoach Farnham

Arabian Nights Little Summer Workshop for ages 3.5-6 years runs from 2-6 Aug from 9.30am-1pm at St Catherine’s School, Bramley. Five exciting action-packed days rediscovering the joys of drama, dance and singing. familiesonline.co.uk

High School Musical Jr Workshop runs from 26-30 July at Farnham College for ages 7-18. Boost confidence, learn new skills and put on a show! Dalmation Adventure Workshop for 4-6 year olds is from 26-30 July.

Camps & workshops need to be booked. Click on listings for details.

Stagecoach Guildford North

Tinsel Town Workshop for ages 4-6 and 6-18 runs from 2-6 Aug at Kings College, Southway. Five fun days of singing, dancing and acting creating your own show.

Stagecoach Frimley

Once Upon a Swamp Workshop for ages 6-18 is from 26-30 July at Mytchett Primary School. Work towards a show based on the music of Shrek! For ages 4-6 is the Trolls The Movie Workshop from 26-30 July. July/Aug 40

Camps & workshops need to be booked. Click on listings for details.

HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Sayers Croft Trust

Dynamic Performing Arts

Half day workshops for 4-7s include dancing, singing, drama games, arts & crafts and a treasure hunt. On Mon 9 Aug and Tues 10 Aug. Two day theatre camp for 5-12s on Wed 11 - Thurs 12 Aug for 5-7s and 8-12s. In Worplesdon.

Boogie Pumps

Summer theatre camps run 26-28 July, 2-4 Aug, 9-11 Aug, 16-18 Aug, 2325 Aug in Aldershot. Summer holiday theatre camps run 26-30 July, 2-6 Aug, 9-13 Aug, 1620 Aug and 23-27 Aug at Tillingbourne School, Chilworth. Summer holiday theatre camps in Camberley run on 26-28 July, 9-11 Aug and 23-25 Aug. familiesonline.co.uk

Bee Active Summer Camp

Book a bubble holiday camps. Action packed day for a group of up to fifteen 7-12 yr olds. Avail. 26-30 July.

At St Hilary’s School, Godalming for ages 2-11. From 2-13 Aug 8.45am-4.15pm.

Man in the Moon

Mini Beast Woodland Explorers

Drama day camps at Camelsdale School, Haslemere run Mon - Thurs from 26 July Thurs 26 Aug.

Wild Learning

Holiday clubs in the woods run at Alice Holt (Farnham), Winkworth Arboretum (Godalming) and Claremont Landscape Garden (Esher) on various dates for ages 5+.

Muddy Boots Camp

Holiday camp for ages 3-8 in Merrow and Cobham from 26 July - 27 Aug.

Three Peaks Oudoor Pursuits

Summer Camps run in Farnham from 12 July - 3 Sept.

Holiday Camp for ages 4-11 in Churt on 27-29 July and 24-25 Aug.

Genie Lab Science Workshops

Fun science madness on 16 and 17 Aug 9am-3pm in Wood Street.

Synergy Dance® Act, sing and dance at themed workshops from Synergy Dance® at Guildford Spectrum. Running on various dates in the summer holidays For ages 3-12 years.

Circus Workshop In Guildford on 27 July for ages 7-11. July/Aug 41

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Sarah and Duck

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford

Sarah and Duck

Wed 21 July 2pm & 4.30pm. The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life! A fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure.

Meet Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking

Wed 28 July 11am. A playful and quirky one-woman storytelling performance with audience participation to introduce children to ‘the strongest girl in the world’.

The Snail and the Whale

Tues 3 Aug 2pm & 4pm, Wed 4 Aug 11am & 2pm. Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved book.

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This Noisy Isle

Fri 6 & Sat 7 Aug. New performances start at 15 minute intervals from 10am-12pm and 2-4pm. A treasure-hunt show giving 7-11 year olds an adventure through a strange, magical new world. You will move through-out the theatre as you discover the story.

Princes Hall Theatre Aldershot

Shrek - The Musical

Tues 31 Aug - Sat 4 Sept. A fun amateur production.

Meadowbank Park

Dorking

David Walliams’ Mr Stink

Sat 17 July 2pm. For 7+.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Sun 18 July 11am. For 4+.

Cranleigh Arts Centre

The Noise Next Door: Run Wild!

Sat 18 Sept 2pm. The comedy show where anything can happen! For ages 5+.

RHS Garden Wisley Secret Garden Ballet Performance

Sat 10 July 2pm & 5pm. One hour outdoor performances for 6+.

Dig!

For 6 months - 2 years.

Treasure Island

Sun 25 July 7.30pm. Exciting outdoor family performance. July/Aug 42

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

The House That Jackson Built

Centre Court Shopping Centre Wimbledon

Maanika and The Wolf

29 July-29 Aug for ages 3-6. Audio described performance 18 Aug, relaxed performance 20 Aug, signed BSL performance 26 Aug.

The Menhuin Hall Cobham

Squish Pop Up Theatre Camberley

The House That Jackson Built Sat 3 July. For 4-10s. The Silly Squirrel

Sat 10 July. Silly Squirrel conducts a plan to go on a big adventure! For under 5s.

Boudica

Musical Myths with Chris Jarvis and Les Bubb Sat 11 July 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm. Family concerts.

Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford

Open Air Theatre The Three Musketeers

Tues 27 July 6-8pm. For 8+.

Sat 17 July. A fast-paced, action-packed show. For 7-11s.

The Jungle Book

Sat 24 July. Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the story suitable for over 3s.

Lion Green

New Victoria Theatre

Farnham Heath End School

Jack and the Beanstalk

Woking

The Adamms Family

Tue 17 Aug - Sat 21 Aug. Suitable for ages 7+.

Dorking Halls

In The Night Garden Live

Tues 14 - Wed 15 Sept.

G Live

Guildford

Fireman Sam Live!

Sat 28 Aug 10.30am & 1pm. familiesonline.co.uk

Wed 18 Aug 6-8pm. For 4+. Haslemere

Jay Miller’s Circus 6-15 Sept.

Family Circus Sun 18 July.

Farnham Maltings The Sea Show

Thurs 19 Aug 11am & 2pm. Puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret. For 5+.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Fri 16 July 11.30am.

Comedy club for parents of babies under 15 months old.

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FOOD FOOD

Annabel Karmel’s easy toddler meals Enjoy these toddler meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, specially curated for Families by baby weaning and toddler food expert, Annabel Karmel.

Apple cinnamon sultana pancakes

Chicken apple balls

Dippy eggs and crumpet fingers

Sweetcorn and tomato rainbow fritters

Courgetti tomato sauce

Cheese and cherry tomato muffins

Mini fish pie

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Improve your child’s mental health Using proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods along with fun and engaging activities, these peer-reviewed children’s wellbeing activity books, published by Summersdale, have been approved by a children’s mental health practitioner. Aimed at children ages 7 to 11, because much happens during these years that can impact a child’s sense of self-worth, the books can help

establish how your child is feeling and offer ways to improve their confidence and self-esteem and lower their anxiety levels. Children are guided through the activities and, with the help of a friendly character, supported to navigate their inner world. These great practical guides are also interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents. For more details an purchase d ,c on the bo lick ok image.

Emotional well-being for new mums

Getting kids to talk feelings

By Marie Louise

By Esther Marshall

Baby brain. Baby blues. Postnatal depression. Add Covid 19 into the mix and it’s not surprising that pregnant women and new mothers are more anxious than ever before. Are you prepared for the effect that pregnancy and new motherhood can have on your emotional well-being?

It’s not always easy to get children to open up.