Frensham Heights School opens a new kitchen garden farm
Frensham Heights School in Surrey have welcomed the first additions to their new kitchen garden farm. Two pygmy goats and a flock of twelve different rare breed chickens have all recently made the school their home.
The new kitchen garden farm creates a unique learning environment, sparking curiosity and discussion. It provides students with hands-on learning experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of animal care and the natural world. Interacting with animals can also support emotional development - teaching empathy, responsibility and compassion.
The presence of animals has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in children and adults, promoting a positive and calming atmosphere. The animals at Frensham Heights live just next to the school’s pastoral hub and are accessible to all students.
Beyond the academic and emotional benefits, farm animals can also contribute to a sense of community within the school. Students, teachers and parents can all volunteer to care for the animals, fostering collaboration and a shared sense of purpose.
“In the short time that the animals have been in residence we have seen our children interacting with the animals, talking about them in lessons and with their friends. As well as enriching their educational experience, our new friends echo the school’s ethos of offering a well-rounded and relevant curriculum for all students”. Nick O-T, Head of Junior School.
Kumon one week free trial
Kumon offer English and Maths programmes, which help children of any age and ability to become confident, independent learners with a positive attitude to study. Currently they are offering a one-week free trial from 1 February - 15 March! There are local study centres in Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham, Frimley, Guildford East, Guildford North, Haslemere and Woking. An independent study conducted by the Education Policy Institute in England, showed that Kumon students are over a year ahead of the national average, and over six months ahead of their peers in their maths learning at the end of primary school. Phone numbers for your local centre are on page 2, or visit www.kumon.co.uk.
Get Fit with Martha and Buggyfit!
Buggyfit is run locally by Martha - a mum and fitness enthusiast bringing a fresh way to get active! Buggyfit classes combine fun workouts, fresh air, and bonding with your baby and are suitable for ALL fitness levels! They take place every Wednesday at 10am at Broadwater Park, Godalming. You can either pay as you go, or block book a half or full term. Martha is currently offering a FREE trial class, plus 10% off your first Buggyfit Booking! Contact Martha on 07822 010198 or hello@marthamaryfitness.co.uk and quote BUGGYFITFAMILIES.
Looking for a more tailored approach? Martha also offers 1:1 Personal Training sessions which are designed just for youpersonalised, powerful, and packed with results. www.marthamaryfitness.co.uk @marthamaryfitness
Social and support network for second-time parents
Guildford mum, Nicole Newlister, has launched a local business aiming to connect parents having their second baby. Nikki created Pineapple Parent Club (PPC) in 2023, while pregnant with her own second baby, after noticing a need for the type of connection offered by antenatal groups for firsttimers but for the second time around.
Nikki explains, ‘So many are in the position we were when expecting a second child - having had their first in London or similar, they have moved away from the community they knew. Now they are keen to connect with others going through the same experience in their area, especially mums planning for a second maternity leave. Another antenatal course to meet others often isn’t viable when you already have a child, with the costs of the course and logistics of childcare. Parents also commonly don’t feel they need antenatal education second-time around. PPC provides families with that supportive network of local parents all going through the same thing.’
Pineapple Parent Club not only provides initial introductions to others with
similar due dates living nearby, PPC also provides multiple opportunities for parents to get together and socialise, both pre and postnatally. There is also the added advantage that everything is designed for parents of two so tailored towards the needs of these families. There are regular events for mums, dads and the whole family, bringing the local community together and helping to reinforce new relationships being developed.
The online WhatsApp community provides families with many ways to connect, with specific chats for a range of purposes; including National Trust meets, board game nights, location based groups and even one for organising climbing and bouldering days with children, after it was discovered as a popular hobby with PPC members! Membership now also includes discounts to many local businesses offering products and services aimed at parents and young families.
Nikki is passionate about helping parents create meaningful connections, ‘It has been great to be living through the experience of having a second with my members, giving me true insight into what second-time
parents really need. Having a baby when you already have a child is a totally unique experience, with its own specific challenges. There is definitely a real need to connect with other parents going through the same thing at the same time. I have loved helping people make those connections.’
Pineapple Parent Club is now a thriving community of families living in West Surrey and East Hampshire, with regular socials, events and a brilliant, supportive online community. Expecting a second (or third or subsequent) or know someone who is? Check out their website www.pineappleparentclub.co.uk for information about the next birth cohorts and how to join.
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Active & sport parties
Barfield Three
Three Peaks birthday parties deliver unforgettable, adventurefilled celebrations for children of all ages. With thrilling activities like climbing, zip-lining, laser tag, and obstacle courses, every party is designed to be unique and action-packed. Led by experienced staff in a safe and supportive environment, children can enjoy exciting challenges while creating lasting memories with their friends. Three Peaks handles the fun from start to finish, leaving parents stress-free and kids smiling. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate a special day! Email threepeaks@barfieldpst.org or call 01252 411776 to book your party.
Guildford Spectrum
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Guildford Spectrum offers a huge range of parties including Ice Skating for ages 6-12, Leisure pool parties for all ages, Bowling parties for ages 5+, Rock Box climbing parties for ages 5+, Soft play parties for ages 3-8, Funtime pool parties for ages 4-8, Synergy Dance parties for ages 3+, Trampolining parties for 5+ and Soccer parties for 4+. They also offer Scalextric, Glow Dodgeball, Glow Nerf Gun and Lasertag parties for ages 6+. To book your party call 01483 443322 option 3.
pitch pals
Get ready to experience a football party unlike any other! Fans of the beautiful game will be treated to a party that is packed full of nonstop football thrills. Let Pitch Pals take the stress off your hands, so you can sit back and relax whilst your child and their friends enjoy a fantastic party. Parties last 90-mins as standard. Contact Paul Wicks on info@pitchpals.co.uk or 07841675501 to discuss your requirements.
AirHop Guildford and Jump In Camberley
Looking to put some bounce into the next birthday?
Take the stress out of party planning with a party at AirHop Guildford or Jump In Camberley. What better way to spend the day than jumping across a sea of trampolines! They have various party packages to choose from - be it Classic, Premium, Premium UV, Toddler Takeover or After Dark. And now at Guildford they offer Clip’nClimb parties and Jump and Climb! It’s safe to say that parties don’t get much bouncier than this. Plus you can save 20% on weekday partieshead to www.airhop.co.uk.
Sayers Croft parties
Looking for something adventurous and hassle free for your child’s party? Sayers Croft can run an exciting session with plenty of adventure and exploration activities to choose from, including caving, woodland ropes, shelter building, bouldering, archery and more, there is something for everyone. Prices start at just £150 for 2 hours of activity and after enjoy use of the community hall for your party tea. Visit www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk for more details.
children’s birthday. They can supply party bags and printable invitations for the occasion. There is also a forest shelter to enjoy your after party in. See https://goape.co.uk for more information.
Animal & farm parties
Elm Nursery Farm
Elm Nursery Farm offer children’s parties seven days a week from 1st March - 31st October. They offer exclusive hire of a party area which also includes farm access for up to 30 guests (maximum 20 children). The farm also has a play area, sandpit and food to feed chickens is £1 per bag. Parties are suitable for children aged 2-5. Animals on the farm include alpacas, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, ponies and more! Email info@elmnursery.co.uk for further info.
Jewellery making parties
Sue Griffiths Designs Jewellery Making parties for children & teens
No stress, no mess and no additional party bags needed! Calm & creative entertainment for children’s birthday parties. All the gorgeous creations are taken home in colourful organza bags. It will be the quietest birthday party you have ever hosted! From 5 years upwards to teens. Lots of options for boys too. For full details go to www.suegriffithsdesigns.co.uk or contact: 07786 861471.
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Virtual reality parties
parties at AnotherWorldVR
Celebrate with an epic VR party at AnotherWorldVR in Camberley! Perfect for kids (6+), teens, and adults, their parties offer thrilling multiplayer VR experiences in a private setting. Right now, enjoy 15% off party packages when you enquire online. With a spacious party area and snack platters available, it’s the ultimate venue for a high-energy celebration. Book now at https://camberley.another-world.com/ birthday and make it a party to remember!
Enquire online now to get 15% off parties!
Indoor family parties
Mighty Family parties
Science parties
Genie l ab Science parties
Genie Lab science parties are a totally mesmerising experience that will astound and captivate your party guests! Their parties include jaw dropping experiments and sensational demonstrations creatively delivered within an immersive storyline. The parties are specifically created to give your children an unforgettable party and take away the hassle and stress. For more information visit www. genielab.co.uk or email booking@genielab.co.uk or call
Dance parties
Synergy Dance® parties
Small+Mighty is Surrey’s most stylish Family Party Venue where grown-ups love it just as much as the kids. From birthdays to baby showers, there’s packages to suit all budgets with add-ons from princess appearances to party bags and adult grazing buffets. This beautiful club will delight your guests with spacious central cafe seating surrounded by multiple modern play areas packed with the latest interactive technology, sensory lighting and scandi-style timber play frames. Follow their Instagram at _smallnmighty for party info, special offers and bookings.
Soft play hire
Bears little play
Soft play Hire
Softplay hire and event nannying across Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Delivering equipment in their new personalised stylish van. They have a range of equipment to suit everyone. The photo features their new equipment, but different coloured mats are available. You are welcome to mix and match between all the equipment. They can also provide lunch bags, a party host, party bags, decorations and a clean up service. Fully insured and experienced with plenty of 5 star reviews on google. Visit www.bearslittleplay.com for more information or contact Jaye on 07871722290. Follow them on social media @bearslittleplay
Looking for a unique way to celebrate? Hugely popular Synergy Dance® parties run throughout the Southeast in leisure centres, schools and private venues, for both children and adults! Kid’s packages include a range of themes from Frozen, Pirates & Princesses, Cheerleading and Disco to Glow in the Dark & Street Dance. Parties include a signature snow disco, for ages 3-16, boys & girls, mainstream and additional needs. Synergy also offers exciting adult dance and yoga party packages: perfect for birthdays, hen parties or team-building! To find out more and book parties visit https://synergyactive.co.uk/v2/#book. You can also book packages directly at Guildford Spectrum.
Boogie pumps parties
Boogie Pumps parties are all about having fun! Delivering a successful party requires lots of ENERGY and SPARKLE - don’t worry, their entertainers have a whole lot of that! Their staff are carefully selected based on experience as well as being fun, vibrant, energetic and bright. Your BP Party will be filled with timeless party games such as musical bumps, musical statues, musical corners, parachute games and of course…. lots and lots of dancing! For more info and to find your local Boogie Pumps visit www.boogiepumps.co.uk.
Music & movement parties
Molly Moocow parties
Your one stop shop for fun! These exciting themed experiences will engage and entertain. Just choose your child’s favourite and let Molly Moocow take them on a musical adventure filled with songs, activities, puppets, percussion and colourful parachutes. Everything your little one could want from a funpacked party! www.mollymoocow.com.
Independent School Open Days
If you would like to attend an open day, please register on the school’s website
School Open Day Date
Barfied prep School Farnham Mixed 2-11 years. Fri 7 March 9.30am11.30am.
Barrow Hills School Witley Mixed 2-13 years.
Coworth Flexlands prep School and Nursery Chobham Mixed 2½-11 years.
Cranmore School West Horsley Boys 2-16 years and girls 2-7 years.
Duke of Kent School Ewhurst Mixed 3-16 years
Frensham Heights School Rowledge Mixed 3-18 years
Glenesk pre- prep & Nursery School East Horsley Mixed 2-7 years.
Hoe Bridge School Old Woking Mixed 2-16 years
Ripley Court School Ripley
Mixed 3-11 years.
Rydes Hill preparatory School & Nursery Guildford Girls 3-11 years and boys 3-7 years.
St Catherine’s School Bramley Girls 4-18 years.
Getting to grips with handwriting
By Zuzu Jordan
In an age where screens and voice automated systems are at our fingertips, it can be hard to convince children of the importance of handwriting. Yet the National Curriculum states that children need to learn to hold a pencil correctly and form letters, starting and finishing in the right place. Children should learn to write with speed and fluency, ensuring their writing is legible.
St Edmund’s School Hindhead Mixed 2-16 years.
Fri 7 March 9.15am10.45am.
Fri 14 March, Fri 2 May from 10am.
Pre School Easter Event: Sat 22 March.
Thurs 1 May.
Thurs 8 May 9.30am12pm.
Thurs 13 March, Fri 9 May, Fri 20 June.
Please contact the school for a personal tour.
Thurs 1 May 9.15am.
Tues 11 March, Tues 29 April 9am-11am.
Please contact the school for a personal tour.
Prep School: Fri 14 March, Wed 7 May, Sat 7 June. From 9.30am. Sat 7 June is focussed on Pre-School and Reception entry.
Senior School: Wed 19 March 9am-12pm.
Form 3 (7+) taster morning Tues 4 March 8.30am-1pm. Nursery Stay & Play Wed 12 March 9.30am11.30am.
St Ives School Haslemere Mixed 2-11 years. Fri 7 March 9.30-11am
Everyday playtime activities can help your child develop their fine motor skills, such as threading beads, playdough and 3D modelling, using tweezers to pick up small objects. Ahead of writing, children practise mark making by using any object such as a paint brush, feather or stick. Learning how to draw straight, curved and zig zagged lines is a great stepping stone to writing legible letters.
Being shown how to hold a pencil correctly from the beginning helps prevent bad habits from creeping in. Children must ‘pinch’ the pencil with their thumb and forefinger and tuck the other three fingers underneath. Using a pencil grip can help children who struggle, or ask your child to hold a coin with the three ‘tucked in’ fingers. This will demonstrate the required tripod position. A good sitting position is crucial too. Children should sit in the middle of the chair, feet firmly on the ground and close enough to the table that they don’t need to stretch.
Probably the most valuable piece of information when teaching handwriting is understanding which letters belong to which handwriting families.
Tall letters: b, d, f, h, k, l, t.
Explain that these are referred to as tall letters because they must be significantly taller than all the other letters except capital letters.
Short letters a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z. All these letters must be the same height and half the size of the capital letters and tall letters.
Tail letters: g, j, p, q, y.
These letters must reach below the line that they are sitting on.
Capital letters
All sit on the line and are all larger than every other letter. Fine and gross motor skills
So what is the difference between fine and gross motor skills? Fine motor skills use smaller muscles, mainly in the hands and wrists. These are for precise movements such as cutting, writing and teeth-brushing. Gross motor skills require the whole body to move using the larger muscles, as in walking, jumping, throwing and swimming.
Usually we are mindful of the significant milestones in our babies and toddlers because medical professionals ask us. As children grow, these goals change but are equally important for their development.
Many parents organically provide opportunities for their children to enhance both their fine and gross motor skills. For example, taking them to the park is an easy and free way of helping them develop those larger muscles and many toys have been designed to help with the development of smaller muscles. Tasks such as buttoning and zipping can be easily included into a daily routine. Ultimately, consistency, positive reinforcement and age-appropriate activities is the key to effective development over time.
Zuzu is a Mastery for Maths Specialist who has taught primary for 18 years and is director of Arnett International. For free resources and tips, find her on Instagram edumate_uk
Imagination Children’s Role play
Imagination is an award winning role play and party venue for 0-7 year olds located in the heart of Camberley. The sessions provide an educational experience to stimulate young minds through role play in a fun and safe learning environment. Children can explore the different rooms which include a Pirate Ship, Jungle room, Vets room and a designated safe play area for babies. The café serves delicious home made lunches, cakes, snacks and drinks with options for dietary requirements. To book visit
roleplay.co.uk. For further details call
Gym Jams
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Flower Fairies™: The Magical World of Cicely Mary Barker, Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton Family-friendly exhibition. Dress-up as a fairy, design a garden and more. There’s also a Tree Fairy Trail in the woodlands!
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book character! At the end there will be a bookmark making craft. Free, donations welcome. No booking needed.
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World Book Day Workshop Godalming library 4pm-5pm. Upcycle old library books to make a new book that you can take home. Free, donations welcome. No booking needed. For 4yrs+.
Gym Jams is a multi-award-winning traditional style soft play, exclusively for babies and toddlers. Providing a clean, safe environment for little ones aged 0-3 years to explore at their own pace, learning to crawl, toddle and climb under and over the equipment. Set in the beautiful village of Normandy, with good road and railway access, free parking and is situated on a 30 acre site set aside for community recreation which is home to a playground, a community shop and cafe and a picnic area. Plenty to explore locally on your visit! Bookings are made online at www.gym-jams.co.uk.
little Street
Responding to children’s love of role play, Little Street have created a realistic street designed for little ones. Their play centres inspire children from 1 – 7 years old to explore, play and learn in a safe and engaging environment. They ensure a high-quality experience by keeping the number of visitors ‘little’, and after each session, they carefully restore Little Street to its original state, so every group is greeted with the “wow” factor. Embrace the magic of play in a little world for big imaginations! little-street.co.uk.
New Stick Man Trail at Alice Holt Forest
The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest wildlife. Once you’ve helped Stick Man find his way back home, complete the rubbing in your adventure passport and take a picture with Stick Man in the family tree. Buy Activity Packs from the Visitor Centre (£4). Make a day of it and enjoy the Play Trail and Playwood area. Find the Gruffalo character sculptures and enjoy a tasty treat from the café. www.forestryengland.uk/alice-holtforest/the-stick-man-trail-alice-holt
Action Stations Weekend Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst Ages 0-18 are welcome, but most activities are aimed at 6-14 year olds. Fun activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities, their siblings and parents/ guardians. 9.30am-12.30pm or 1.15pm-4.15pm. Free. Book online.
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World Book Day Character Hunt, Godalming library
Can you find and name the 8 book Characters hidden around the library? Hand in your completed answer sheet to get a sticker and be entered into a prize draw. Free.
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Clay Club, Watts GalleryArtists’ Village Compton 10.15am, 11.45am, 1.45pm or 3.15pm. As a family, get hands-on and messy with clay. Runs weekly on Sundays. Child £10, adult £5. Book online.
Open Day, Frimley l odge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park 11am4pm. £1.50 per ride. Under 3s free. Buy tickets on the day.
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Storytime
RHS Garden Wisley
Woking 11am. Garden and nature-themed stories in RHS Hilltop for pre-school children with an adult. Runs every Monday (except Bank Holidays). Included in entry.
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Cathedral Tots Guildford Cathedral 10am. Free, no booking needed. An informal service for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Toys, songs, a Bible story, prayer, craft and refreshments.
World Book Day Storytime Godalming library 11am. Why not come dressed as your favourite
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Baby Cats Spring Extravaganza
St Catherine’s prep School Bramley 9.30am-10.30am. For ages 0-4 with an adult. Join the fun at this Spring celebration! Free, but you need to book via www. stcatherines.info/prep-school/ baby-cats.
Toddlers Stay & play Hoe Bridge School Old Woking 10am-11am. For ages 2-5 with an adult. These sessions run fortnightly in term time providing a great opportunity for your child to engage in fun and educational activities with specialist teachers. Free, but you need to book via www. hoebridgeschool.co.uk.
Clay Sculptures and Natural Creations
The lightbox Woking 10.30am-11.15am. Run by Mini Nature Artists for under 5s with an adult. £9.50 for one child + adult. Book via www.mininatureartists.com.
Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum For under 5s with an adult. Singing, stories, arts & craft. 9.45am-11am. Child £5, siblings £2.50. Book online.
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Nick Sharratt’s picture Book Draw Along Farnham Maltings 2-3.15pm. For ages 4+ (under 12s must be with an adult). £12. Family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong. Book online.
World Book Day Hunt Haslemere library
Find the ‘special’ books hidden around the Library and earn yourself a sticker. Drop in from 9.30am-4.30pm. Free. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Jewellery-making with Silver Clay, Craft Coop Camberley 11am-1pm. For ages 11+. £45. Book online
please check event details with organiser and confirm if booking is needed
Easter at Elm Nursery – fun on the farm!
Visit Elm Nursery, Sutton Green this Easter. From Sat 5 - Mon 21 April there will be a bunny hunt on the farm and craft activities on selected dates (closed on Easter Sunday 20 April). Entry includes farm admission and costs £6 per person (under 2’s are free) and includes a treat prize!
Open 10am-3.30pm daily (last admission 3pm). Animal food is £1 a bag. There is plenty to see on the farm; alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens, ponies, guinea pigs, rabbits and more. Plus on 7-11 April there’s Fired Frog pottery painting from 10am-2pm. On 14-16 April there are Arts and Crafts. Extra costs apply for craft activities, payment by cash or card. No need to book for farm or crafts. Visit elmnursery.co.uk for further details. The gift shop has a huge range of Spring and Easter homeware, gifts, cards, treats, toys and more. The Café will be open too.
Easter at Sproglets playcentre
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World Book Day Weekend
Dapdune Wharf Guildford GU1 4RR 11am-4pm. Come fancy dressed as your favourite book character! Join illustrator, Hayley Kay Adams, to learn bookbinding skills and make a book to fill with illustrations, writing or doodles. Free event, donations welcome, no booking needed. Plus there’s storytelling and a Bookshed full of books to choose from!
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Big Fish little Fish Family Rave, Farnham Maltings 2pm-4pm. For 0-8 years and their adults. Book online. Adult £15, child £11, pre-walkers free.
All Aboard Club
Brookwood Memorial Halls Woking 11am-12.30pm. Inclusive train play session for autistic, ADHD and special needs children. One child and an adult £12, family of 4 (2A+2C) £20, trial ticket for first-time families £5. Book online.
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Open Day, Stoke park Railway Guildford Miniature train rides from 2-5pm. Tickets £2 or three for £5, under 3s free. No booking needed.
Open Sunday Mane Chance Sanctuary
Compton 2pm. Tour, followed by refreshments. Adult £3, child £2, under 5s free. Book online.
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Spring Mini photo Shoot Sproglets playcentre
Normandy Book a play session and then have a 15 minute photoshoot. Photoshoot is £25 and includes your choice of two digital images from an online gallery. Book play session via www.sprogletsplaycentre.com and contact Laura Hirons via www. laurahironsphotography.com to book your photoshoot.
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From Mon 31 March-Fri 4 April there will be various Easter activities, including an Easter egg hunt at Sproglets Playcentre! Please see their social media pages for more info, you can find them on facebook and instagram. This is in addition to all the normal play for 0-5 year olds. You’ll find soft play, role play, a sensory area, crafts, a baby area and more. They offer three sessions a day Monday - Friday (9.30am-11am, 11.15am-12.45pm and 1.00pm-2.30pm). They are based at Normandy Cricket Club in Normandy near Guildford. Snacks and drinks are also available to buy. Book your space at www.sprogletsplaycentre.com.
Grow a Bottle Garden Farnham library
Spring Spectacular at Godstone Farm
3.45pm-4.45pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. Make a bottle garden to take home and learn how different vegetables grow. Child £3. Email farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book.
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Mummy! Haslemere Museum
1.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Egyptian session with story and craft. Child £2.50, Adult £1.50. Book online.
Grow a Bottle Garden
Ash library
3.45pm-4.45pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. Make a bottle garden to take home and learn how different vegetables grow. Child £3. To book email ash.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
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Coding with Scratch Haslemere library
Science Storytime Godalming library 11am. Rocket and space themed storytime. At the end make your own mini straw rockets and see how far they fly. Free, donations welcome. Booking not required.
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Toddlers Stay & play, Hoe Bridge School See listing on 7 March.
Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 7 March.
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Adventures with Woodland Friends Coworth Flexlands School Chobham 10am-12pm. Community event for local families with children aged 2-5. Free admission with activities, refreshments and food included. Activities include scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, forest school, music & movement and more!
Limited places, please visit coworthflexlands.co.uk to book.
Join Godstone Farm for a Spring Spectacular this Easter Holiday from 5-21 April! Enjoy a day bursting with fun, see fluffy chicks and playful lambs, among the 500 plus animals to meet. Easter activities include crafts, a story board walk, and a quiz trail, but be sure to leave time for the extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. For a truly egg-cellent experience you can meet the Easter Bunny in his enchanting spring grotto (extra charge for grotto applies). Book at www.godstonefarm.co.uk to guarantee a cracking time.
3pm-4pm. Design your own game. Suggested donation £4 per child. For ages 7-10. To book email: haslemere.library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Kids’ Craft: Easter Egg Cranleigh Arts Centre 11am. Make your very own Easter egg decoration. £8. Book online.
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Tractor Rally
Rural life living Museum
There’ll be lots of tractors to see plus tractors for small people to sit on, family activities and a tractor parade.
Mother’s Day Soap Making West Horsley place 10.30am-12pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. Make beautiful creations together to take home. Child £30, adult free. Book online.
Science Workshop Godalming library 2.30pm-3.30pm. Make paper airplanes, helicopters and gliders and test how they fly. £3. Email godalming.library@surreycc.gov. uk to book. For ages 6-10 with an adult.
Make a unique Mother’s Day Handbag, Haslemere library Drop in from 10am-4pm. Child £1.50. For ages 3+ with an adult.
Farnham in Bloom Community Day Gostrey Meadow Farnham 10am-3pm. Free. Children’s activities, live music, volunteering opportunities and more.
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Mother’s Day Craft
Farnham library
3.45pm-4.45pm. For ages 5+ with an adult. Make beautiful tissue paper flowers. Child £3. To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
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Baby Friendly Cinema Club
- The Color purple, G live Guildford 10am. Book online. Film (12A) in a relaxed environment for adults with babies 0-12 months. Adult £4.
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Hatch Egg, Hatch! Haslemere Museum 10.30am. For under 5s with an adult. How do eggs hatch? Listen to the story to find out and make a nest for your very own chick. Child £2.50, Adult £1.50. Book online.
Shakespeare Drama Workshop
Godalming library
4pm-5pm. Drama, fun and cake! Free, donations welcome. For ages 5+ with an adult.
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Mother’s Day Soap Making Farnham Maltings £18. 10am-11.30am or 1pm2.30pm. For ages 4+ (under 7s must be accompanied by an adult). Book online.
Mothers Day Crafts Godalming library 2.30pm-3.30pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. Make special Mothers Day Cards. Tickets £1, to book email godalming. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
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Mother’s Day Nature Train Ride, Denbies Wine Estate Dorking 9am or 10am. Adult £7.50, child £10.95. Book online.
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Easter Activities
Sproglets playcentre Normandy, Guildford See opposite page for details.
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Cathedral Tots
Guildford See 5 March.
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The Magic Of Colour With Nature, The lightbox
Woking 10.30am-11.15am. Run by Mini Nature Artists for under 5s with an adult. Learn how plants, fruits, and veg create vibrant colours. £9.50 for one child and adult. To book visit www. mininatureartists.com.
Cardboard Junk Modelling
Haslemere library
Drop in 10am-4pm. Child £2.50. For 5+ with an adult.
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The Wise Owl’s Easter Egg Quest, Knowle park Cranleigh For details see knowlepark.org.uk.
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Find Camberley’s Spring Bunnies, Town Centre
Collect a free help sheet from the Square or the Atrium, then find 8 bunnies around the town.
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Egg Cup & Decorations
Farnham Maltings 11.30am-12.30pm or 1pm2pm. For all ages. Make an egg cup on the potter’s wheel and create Easter decorations. £12. Book online.
Fabric Wall Hanging
Farnham library 11am-12pm. For ages 6+ with an adult. Create a piece of art for your wall. Child £3. To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Jewellery-making, Craft Coop See listing on 8 March.
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Alice in Wonderland Trail
A free trail between The Square and The Atrium shopping centres in Camberley with life size characters. Pick up a trail sheet from Customer Services in either Centre.
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Easter Egg Trail
princes Mead Shopping Centre Farnborough Look for hidden eggs with a magical maze to finish! Plus free facepainting on Sat 19 April 11am-4pm.
Egg-nigma Code
RHS Garden Wisley
The Easter egg hunt has an egg-citing twist this year - as well as finding the colourful eggs hidden in the garden, kids will be breaking a code and finding a solution to the puzzle! Plus there’s an interactive ‘Guess How Much I Love You?’ trail as well! See page 16 for details.
Easter Egg Hunt and Fact Trail, Aldershot Military Museum 10am-4pm. Find the eggs around the museum and crack the code to receive an Easter prize! Entry + £2 per spotter sheet. Plus free games in the cafe (free entry to the cafe).
Spring Spectacular
Godstone Farm
Meet the Easter Bunny in the Spring grotto plus lots more farm fun. For more details see listing on opposite page.
Bunny Hunt, Elm Nursery Children’s Farm Bunny hunt on the children’s farm, plus crafts on selected dates (closed 20 April). See listing on opposite page.
Easter Trail, Hatchlands park See page 18 for details.
Easter Trail
Hindhead Commons
See page 18 for details.
Easter Trail, Box Hill See page 18 for details.
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Easter Trail
Winkworth Arboretum
See page 18 for details.
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Eggciting Easter Trail
Guildford Museum
For ages 4+ with an adult. Fun free trail around the museum looking for Easter themed clues. Free, donations welcome. Drop-in.
party Bounce House Haslemere youth Hub Bounce on the bouncy castle while listening to pop music! Plus soft cubes, cars, scooters and more. For ages 1-8 with an adult. 10am-11am. Free, no booking needed.
Early Birds Haslemere Museum 10am-12pm. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Parents can accompany but don’t have to. Booking online essential. By donation.
Musical Theatre Masterclass with Jenna Innes yvonne Arnaud Theatre 10am-3pm. For ages 13-18. Practice storytelling and acting through song. Work on vocal technique and perform a West End style dance routine on the main stage. For all abilities. £40, book online.
Kids Nature photography Workshop, Claremont l andscape Garden Esher Learn how to use a camera and capture the amazing wildlife, plants and trees at Claremont. 10.30am for ages 7-11, 1.30pm for ages 12-16. Book online.
Easter Drop In Crafts Godalming library 11am. Free, donations welcome. No booking needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Open Day, Frimley l odge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park 11am5pm. £1.50 per ride. Under 3s free. No booking needed.
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Farnham Maltings
Spring Soap Making 10am-11.30am or 1pm2.30pm. For ages 4+, under 7s need to be accompanied by an adult. £18, book online. Murder Mystery Filmmaking 10am-5pm For ages 11-16. £55, book online.
Easter Egg Hunt and Trail Rural life living Museum Tilford You can buy Easter Egg Hunt Packs at the shop, which includes a trail booklet and prize! Plus enjoy Easter crafts around the site. Activity Thursdays run on 10 and 17 April - enjoy extra family activities. And on 9 and 16 April it’s railway Wednesday, train rides are included in your Museum entry ticket! No need to book, normal entry applies.
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Artbox Mixed Media Easter, Farnham Maltings 10am-2pm for ages 7-16. £65. Explore a range of materials and techniques. Book online.
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Guildford Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of activities for family fun, including tenpin bowling, ice skating and four swimming pools. There is a new interactive water feature in the Leisure Pool designed especially for younger children. Everyone can enjoy the indoor ice rink, perfect for experienced skaters or beginners with the help of skating aids. Challenge your friends and family to a game of bowling or little ones can explore ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ soft play. All activities can be booked online.
EASTER EGG TRAIL
Hop into Easter fun at princes Mead Shopping Centre in Farnborough!
From 5-21 April, there’s an egg-citing free Easter Egg Trail! Explore the centre to find hidden eggs, with a magical maze in the South West Tower Garden to finish. Plus, look out for details about a fantastic competition to WIN tickets to see Ministry of Science at the Princes Hall Theatre! Don’t miss out on FREE face painting on Saturday 19 April, from 11am-4pm. It’s going to be an Easter to remember at Princes Mead!
Crack the Egg-nigma code at RHS Garden Wisley this Easter!
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Canvas painting
Haslemere youth Hub
For ages 2-15 with an adult. 10am-11am. £4. Book via www.thehaslemerehub.com.
Easter Family Fun Day
yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am, 11.30am, 1pm or 2.30pm. Free. Spring themed colouring, crafts, dressing up and a sing-along! For ages 0-10 with an adult. Book online.
Feathered Friends Drawing Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Parents can accompany but don’t have to. A morning of art. Child £7, adult £3, book online.
Easter Wreath
Haslemere library
Make a simple cardboard Easter Wreath. Drop in from 10am-12pm. £1.50 per child. For ages 3+ with an adult.
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Secret Spies
Surrey History Centre Woking Free drop-in family activities 9.30am-5pm. Make a cipher wheel and crack codes like Alan Turing, create your secret spy ID, design a disguise to protect your hidden identity and more! For ages 6+ with an adult. Free, donations welcome.
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Map Reading and Treasure Hunt
Surrey Heath Museum Camberley 11.30am-1pm. Camo up your face and then learn basic map reading skills. Plus a treasure hunt to find hidden treasure. Child £4. For ages 5-11 (under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult). Call 01276 23771 to book.
Comic Art Masterclass
Synergy Dance Workshops
Guildford Spectrum
These workshops are for ages 3-7, older siblings can attend but must buy a ticket. £8.50 per workshop. Drop and collect for 5+ yrs. If booking more than one child, use DOUBLE DISCOUNT to save 10%. Book at: bit.ly/synergyworkshops.
Easter Dance & Drama Workshop
2.30pm-3.30pm. Easterthemed dance games, exciting routines and creative crafts. Kids will explore their creativity, play drama games and make friends.
Disney, Frozen Including Mini Easter Egg Hunt
3.45pm-4.45pm. Explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2 and other Disney films. Includes themed dance and drama games, giant parachute, magic props, mini (indoor) Easter egg hunt and signature snow disco.
Easter Family Day
The lightbox
Woking The art cart will be full of fun creative activities in the cafe area. Plus, in the Education studio there are Paula Rego inspired Nursery Rhyme crafts. Drop in from 10.30am-12.30pm or 2pm4pm. Their ‘Pay What you Wish’ entry applies.
Mid Week Explorers Kids’ History Workshop
Aldershot Military Museum 10.30am-2.30pm. A fun filled history based activity. Included in admission, no booking needed.
Family Fun Day
There’s an egg-citing new twist to RHS Wisley’s Easter hunt this year! From 5-21 April, grab the special code-breaker packs (£2.50) on arrival so your young sleuths have the top-secret information and tools needed to crack the ‘egg-nigma’ code. Find special symbols on the giant eggs in the gardens and use them alongside clues to solve the challenge. Receive a chocolate reward! There is also the interactive ‘Guess How Much I Love You?’ garden trail which brings the adventures of the iconic Little Nutbrown Hare to life. Families can bounce, hop and stretch while exploring the many colours, textures and shapes found in nature. £5 reduced entry for kids 5-16 (under 5s free). Adults can now save up to 25% when booking online, ahead of their visit.
yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford For ages 7+. 10am12pm or 1pm-3pm. With Kev F Sutherland who has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel comics. £25, book online.
Open Day, Frimley l odge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per ride. Under 3s free. Buy tickets on the day.
Beading
Haslemere youth Hub 10am-11am. Make bracelets and keyrings. For ages 2-15 with an adult. £4. Book via www.thehaslemerehub.com.
Guildford Cathedral Entry at 10am or 11am, ends 12.30pm. Explore the Cathedral and create your own artwork inspired by what you’ve seen and heard. Free but booking required via www. guildford-cathedral.org. All children must be with an adult.
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Coding Taster Session
Godalming library
2.30pm-3.30pm. Code your own game in scratch. For ages 7-10. Suggested donation £4. To book email godalming.library@surreycc. gov.uk.
Creative Make- up SFX yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-3pm. A hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of special effects make-up. For ages 1216. £40, book online.
New water feature at Guildford Spectrum
ARTventurers & Dinky
Dance Easter Special
QE park Centre
Guildford GU2 9LX 10am11.45am. For ages 18 months - 4.5 years old with an adult. Easter themed arts & crafts plus dancing with fun props. £14 (30% sibling discount). Book via: bookwhen.com/ doitwithdance24
Activity Thursday
Rural life living Museum
Tilford, Farnham 10am-4pm. Extra activities for all the family. Included in entry, no booking needed.
Molly Moocow Easter Outdoor Session
Godalming Bandstand
11am-11.30am. Music and movement session for ages 6 months - 4 yrs with an adult. £8 per family – no sibling fee. Weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket. Book via mollymoocow.com.
Easter Wreath Making
Haslemere youth Hub
10am-11am. £4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book on www. thehaslemerehub.com.
pom pom Garland
Haslemere library
Create a unique and colourful garland! Drop in from 10am4pm. Child £2. For 5 years+ accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Day, Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton 10.30am-4pm. Enjoy the Flower Fairies exhibition, plus create a crown, create your own seed paper, listen to fairy stories and more. Best for under 12s but everyone welcome. Child £14, adult £5. Book online.
Aldershot Military Museum
These activities are included in entry, no booking needed.
Muddy Fingers Kids’ Gardening Club 10.30am-2.30pm. Gardening activities in the Community Garden for 3 years+. Vehicle Tours 11am-12pm. They will be opening up some of the vehicle collection so you can see inside.
Easter Egg-citement
Haslemere Museum
10.30am-1pm. Easter themed arts & crafts, plus a special Easter garden trail for children with a chocolate reward for finding the hidden characters. Children must be accompanied. Child £4, adult £1. Book online.
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Video Game Design
yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford For ages 8-11. 10am-4pm. Learn how to create a game similar to early Mario and Sonic platformer games. This is all about design - no coding required. £45, book online.
Godalming library
Easter Drop In Crafts 11am. Free, donations welcome. No booking needed.
Family Board and Word Games Drop in 2-5pm. Have fun with the collection of family friendly games. Free.
Guildford Museum
playtime Fun - Teddy’s Day
Out Craft and Storytime
10.30am-11.15am. Listen to teddy bear stories and make a mask to wear. For ages 2+ with an adult. Free, donations welcome. First come, first served basis.
playtime Fun - Toytime Family Fun
2pm-3pm. There will be lots of old-fashioned toys to play with including spinning tops and a huge doll’s house. For ages 3+ with an adult. Free, donations welcome. Drop-in.
One World Animals
St Swithun’s Centre Yateley 10.30am, 12.15pm or 2pm. From snakes to tarantulas, meet and handle a range of creatures! Adult and ages 4+ £15, ages 2-3 £6, under 2s free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book on eventbrite.co.uk.
Cardboard Junk Modelling
Haslemere library
See listing on 4 April.
l ego and Film Cafe
Haslemere youth Hub 10am-11am. Play with lego and duplo with your favourite films in the background. Free, no need to book. Children must be accompanied.
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Founders Day
Rural life living Museum
Tilford Prices are set at the same rates they were on opening day in 1973. Adults 20p, child 10p.
Easter Wonderland of Games, princes Gardens Aldershot 10am-3pm. A free day of games, tea parties, egg hunts, crafts and more! No booking needed.
Spring Family Day Watts Gallery See 10 April. Join us for a spring spectacular at the farm!
*additional cost 5 - 21 April Spring into Fun at Godstone Farm! Includesall the usualfarmyard fun!
Come and spend spring at the farm for a fun-filled day with adorable baby animals, seasonal crafts, and an Easter Grotto where you can meet the Easter Bunny*! Enjoy all the usual farmyard fun while celebrating the beauty of spring!
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West Horsley place
29 Mar–21 Apr Help Grizwald the Griffin enjoy some Easter fun at Polesden Lacey
29 Mar–21 Apr Venture down the rabbit hole and discover a magical world at Claremont Landscape Garden
Tots Tales are engaging sensory play sessions for preschoolers, bringing the stories of the historic manor house and estate to life. They run from 10am-10.45am every Wednesday from 23 April-21 May. Child £7, adult £3.50.
Easter in Surrey
On Sat 22 March you can get creative in the Mother’s Day Soap Making Workshop from 10.30am-12pm. Create beautiful, handmade soaps together! Each child will take home up to three handcrafted soap creations. For ages 4+ with an adult. Child £30, adult free.
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5 Apr–22 Apr Meet Basil the Bunny and his Easter friends at Winkworth Arboretum
Open Day, Stoke park Railway See 16 March.
5 Apr–21 Apr Discover your inner bunny with Easter activities along the play trail at Box Hill
lions Classic Car Display Guildford High Street Come and see a wide variety of classic cars.
Easter Wonderland of Games
Grimm Tales Drama Workshop yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-3pm for ages 8-11. Includes drama games and improvisation, a craft activity and working with a script. £40, book online.
5 Apr–21 Apr Follow the Easter trail at Hatchlands Park and enjoy games and activities along the way
By Farnborough library
Enjoy an Easter adventure at a National Trust place near you this spring.
Easter at the National Trust
5 Apr–21 Apr Enjoy adventures in nature at Hindhead Commons
On Tue 15 April take part in Art Adventures: Manor House Makes. A fun-filled, hands-on creative experience where families can explore the theme of home through art and imagination with activities across the site! For primary aged children with an adult. Book all these events online.
Queensmead Garden games, Easter egg hunt (with a free prize), a craft, walkabout characters and more. Free, no booking needed. 10am-3pm.
Jumping Easter Bunny Craft, Ash library 11am-12pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. Make a jumping Easter bunny! Child £2. To book email ash. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
18 Apr–21 Apr Spring into action at Dapdune Wharf with games and challenges on the island
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Dinky Dance Easter Fun
Farnham Maltings
Circus party
18 Apr–21 Apr Follow the Easter trail through the meadow at Runnymede
10.30am-12.30pm. For ages 4-7 with an adult. Child £5, adult £3. Learn circus skills. Book online.
*includes chocolate egg (free-from alternative available)
All National Trust Easter trails are £3.50 per trail plus normal property admission (Hindhead Commons, Box Hill and Runnymede have free admission). Easter trails include a chocolate or vegan and Free From Easter egg.
Easter Trail at polesden l acey, Gt Bookham from Sat 29 March - Mon 21 April 10am-3pm. Join Grizwald the Griffin on an Easter adventure around the grounds at Polesden Lacey with games and activities to enjoy. No booking needed.
Easter Trail at Hatchlands park, East Clandon from Fri 5 - Sun 21 April 10am-4pm. One of the largest country estates in Surrey, Hatchlands Park is a glorious place to scamper along woodland paths on an Easter adventure. There will be lots of different activities along the way including egg-racing and welly-wanging!
Easter Trail at Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming from Sat 5 - Tue 22 April 10am-4pm. Basil the Bunny is back, discover his favourite Easter and spring traditions to make it the best ever day. Try bunny hop racing, make your own nature Hot Cross Bun, and many more activities.
Easter Trail at Claremont l andscape Garden, Esher from Sat 29 March-Mon 21 April 10am-4pm. Venture down the rabbit hole this Easter to a world where everything is a bit bonkers. Journey along the trail having a go at the Mad Hatter’s fun-filled activities and look out for the white rabbit along the way.
Easter Trail on Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s punch Bowl from Fri 5 - Mon 21 April 10am-4pm. Enjoy an adventure in nature at Hindhead Commons with activities and challenges for all the family to enjoy on the Easter trail. Don’t forget to look out for the Exmoor ponies along the way.
Easter Trail at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford from Fri 18 - Mon 21 April 11am-5pm. Sow a seed, make your pledge to nature and craft your own kite to fly outdoors plus much more. Easter Trail at Runnymede and Ankerwycke, near Old Windsor from Fri 18 April - Mon 21 April 10am-4pm. Natureinspired adventure trail in the meadow at Runnymede.
Easter Trail at Box Hill, Tadworth from Sat 5 – Mon 21 April, 10am-4pm. Follow the Easter trail through the wooded play trail at Box Hill with lots of activities and challenges along the way. From Fri 18 - Mon 21 April there is also Egg rolling! Take part in the grand old tradition of egg rolling down the big hill at Box Hill. Bring your own fabulously decorated egg to roll down the hill at 11am or 3pm each day. Best decorated egg wins a prize.
Sutton Green Village Hall GU4 7QF 9.45am-10.25am. A fun dance class with props for ages 18 months - 4.5 years old with an adult.
£6.50 (50% sibling discount). Book via: bookwhen.com/ doitwithdance24.
Easter Cupcake Decorating 10.30am or 1.30pm. For ages 5-12. £15. Book online. Circus School 1.30pm-4pm for ages 7-11. £15. Book online.
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play in a Day: Fairy Tales Farnham Maltings 10am-4pm. For ages 7-11. £35. Book online.
Easter Drop In Crafts Godalming library 11am. Free, donations welcome. No booking needed.
party Bounce House Haslemere youth Hub See listing on 7 April.
Share a Shettie Mane Chance Sanctuary Compton 9.30am-1.30pm. For ages 7-17 with an adult. Look after a shetland pony together. £40 for one adult and child. Book online.
Treasure Island Drama Workshop
yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-11.30am. For ages 5-7. Includes games, music, colouring and crafts, dressing up and lots of fun. £16, book online.
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Art Adventures: Manor House Makes West Horsley place 10am-4pm. There will be workshops and activities across the site including designing your own room, treasure hunt, build your dream house, dressing up and more. Adult £5, child £12, under 2s free. Book online.
Mini Masters
Haslemere Museum 10.30am-1pm. Create your own artworks. Children must be accompanied. Child £4, adult £1. Book online.
pizza Making
Haslemere youth Hub11.30am-12.30pm. Make a delicious lunch! For ages 3-15 with an adult. £4. Book via www.thehaslemerehub.com.
play In A Day - The Jungle Book, princes Hall Aldershot 10am-4pm for ages 7-11. £25, book online.
Easter Wreath, Haslemere library See 8 April.
Spring Family Day Watts Gallery See 10 April.
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Secret Spies
Surrey History Centre See listing on 8-10 April.
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First Aid and Military Skills Surrey Heath Museum Camberley 11.30am-1pm. Introducing basic first aid on your teddy bears - bandages and calling for help. Then enjoy a ‘Boot Camp’ to promote your physical fitness and teamwork. Child £4. For 5-11s (under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult). Call 01276 23771 to book.
Easter Egg Hunt Voco lythe Hill Hotel Haslemere 10am-11.30am. £4. Organised by Haslemere Youth Hub. Follow the trail and solve the clues to earn an Easter Treat. For 0-10s with an adult. Book via www.thehaslemerehub.com.
Open Day, Frimley l odge Miniature Railway See listing on 9 April.
JOIN US OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS FOR AN EASTER EGG TRAIL AROUND THE CENTRE, ENDING WITH A MAZE IN THE SOUTH WEST TOWER GARDEN
PRINCES MEAD SHOPPING CENTR FARNBOROUGH HAMPSHIRE GU14 6YA PLUS FREE FACE-PAINTING ON SAT 19TH APRIL 11-4PM
SATURDAY 5TH APRILMONDAY 21ST APRIL
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Guildford Spectrum
Synergy Dance Workshops
£8.50 per workshop. Older siblings can attend but must buy a ticket. Drop and collect for 5+ years. If booking more than one child, use DOUBLE DISCOUNT to save 10%. Book at: bit.ly/synergyworkshops.
The Easter Bunny Dance party: Glow in the Dark 2.30pm-3.30pm for ages 5-12 years. Suitable for mainstream, SEND children and sensory seekers. This immersive workshop is set in a vibrant atmosphere filled with neon lights, glow sticks, and bright colours. There’s easy-to-follow choreography in a street dance style, with an emphasis on expression, musicality and performance. Suitable for all dance levels. Wonka Workshop
3.45pm-4.45pm for ages 6-12. Includes Wonka-themed dance and drama games, a giant parachute, magical props and a signature snow disco. Suitable for dance enthusiasts and newcomers
Wildlife Walk
Godalming l amas l ands 3pm-4.30pm. Free, donations welcome. Join Eco charity What Next? on a guided educational walk to learn about the animals and plants that live here. For 8+ with an adult. Email godalming.library@ surreycc.gov.uk to book.
Guildford Museum
playtime Fun - Fascinating Flextangles! Family Fun 12.30pm-2.30pm. Join the Flextangle fun making these colourful paper toys. For ages 5+ with an adult. Free, donations welcome. Drop-in, no booking needed. playtime Fun - Relaxed Opening 10.30am-11.30am. For families with children who have an autism spectrum condition or other sensory needs aged 5-12 (with an adult). See the Playtime exhibition, play with oldfashioned toys and make a flextangle. Free, donations welcome. Pre-booking required, call 01483 444751.
Jumping Easter Bunny Craft, Farnham library
11.30am-12.30pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. Make a jumping Easter bunny! Child £2. To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.
Dance In A Day
princes Hall
Aldershot 10am-4pm for ages 7-11. £25, book online.
Kids’ History Workshop
Aldershot Military Museum See 9 April.
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Molly Moocow Easter Outdoor Session
Godalming Bandstand
See listing on 10 April.
Artful Kids Easter Craft party
Compton Village Hall
GU3 1EG 10.30am-12pm. Easter crafts, colouring, biscuit decorating, face painting and egg hunt with prizes. Aimed at ages 3-8 with siblings welcome! Book via www.artfulkids.uk/ whatson-1.
Activity Thursday
Rural life living Museum
See listing on 10 April.
Batty about Bats
Haslemere Museum
10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Learn all about bats! Parents can accompany but don’t have to. Book online. Child £7, adult £2.
pom pom Garland
Haslemere library
See listing on 10 April.
Easter Arts and Crafts
Haslemere youth Hub 10am-11am. £4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book via www. thehaslemerehub.com.
Gardening Club and Vehicle Tour, Aldershot Military Museum
See listing on 10 April.
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Open Day, l eatherhead
Miniature Railway
KT22 9AA Miniature train rides. £2 or six for £10, no booking needed. 11am-4pm.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Cranleigh Showground
Egg hunt for ages 10 and under with an adult. Prompt 10.30am start. Run by Cranleigh Lions. If you find a plastic egg, you win a chocolate egg! There are also Lions along the route with buckets of mini eggs. Free, donations welcome.
Easter Trail Albury Vineyard 11am-4pm. Easter trail with chocolate treat at the end, facepainting and more. Booking online essential.
Open Day, Hollycombe Steam in the Country Liphook Car park opens 11.30am, rides 12pm-5pm. Enjoy a day at the steam fair.
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Easter Trail, Dapdune Wharf See page 18.
Easter Trail, Runnymede See listing on page 18.
Egg Rolling, Box Hill
See listing on page 18.
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Easter at the Museum Museum of Farnham 10.30am-12pm, 12pm1.30pm or 1.30pm3pm. Meet some baby animals plus craft workshops and a scavenger hunt. 3-11 years. Child £6.50, adult £1.50, book online.
Easter Egg Hunt Rowhill Nature Reserve Aldershot 10.30am-12pm. For ages 2-12 with an adult. Child £3. Call 07729 666 118 to book.
Easter party and Egg Hunt
The Mytchett Centre 10am-12.30pm. Games, Easter Bunny, Easter bonnet competition, Easter egg hunt and more. Book via www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Easter Trail, Albury Vineyard See 18 April.
Free Face painting princes Mead Shopping Centre Farnborough 11am-4pm.
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Open Day, Mizens Railway Knaphill 2pm-5pm. Miniature train rides for ages 1+ (under 10s must be with an adult). Tickets from £2.50.
Hollycombe Open Day
See listing on 18 April.
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Hollycombe Open Day
See listing on 18 April.
Easter Trail, Albury Vineyard See 18 April.
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Teddy’s Day Out Craft and Storytime Guildford library 10.30am-11.15am. Enjoy stories about teddy bears and
make a bear mask to wear. For ages 2+ with an adult. Free, donations welcome. First come, first served basis.
Tots Tales
West Horsley place 10am-10.45am. For preschoolers with an adult. Explore history through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive play. Child £7, adult £3.50. Book online. Runs every Wednesday until 21 May.
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Craft Cafe - Easter EggTravaganza, G live Café Guildford 10.30am-12pm. Craft activities. £1, book online, under 3s free.
Harry & the Dinosaurs at the Museum Haslemere Museum 10.30am-11.30am. For under 5s with an adult. Enjoy this popular story, look at the fossils plus some dinosaur colouring. Book online. Child £2.50, adult £1.50.
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Bead & pearl Necklace Farnham Maltings 10am-12pm. For ages 8+. £40. Book online.
Earth Day/The Wild Escape Haslemere Museum 10.30am-4pm. Children’s activities, information on Wild Escape projects across Surrey, talks and more. No need to book. Children must be accompanied. Free, donations welcome.
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Working Weekend
Rural life living Museum
Tilford Working weekends bring the vast museum collection to life. Included in admission.
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Hollycombe Open Day
See listing on 18 April.
Open Sunday Mane Chance Sanctuary
See listing on 16 March.
All Aboard Club
Brookwood Memorial Halls
See listing on 9 March.
The Easter Bunny Dance party: Glow in the Dark
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Guildford TRASH!
Sun 9 March 7.30pm. A fun, musical family show with high-voltage percussion and comic performances. Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Giraffe Who Wouldn’t Bath Tue 18 March 11.30am & 1.30pm. Inventive, interactive and creative play suitable for ages 0-4. Adult plus child ticket £14, extra adult or child £8. Tinkerbell, peter pan and the Golden Treasure
Sat 5 April 2pm & 6.30pm. Presented by RARE productions youth theatre. The Elmer Adventure
Wed 9 - Sun 13 April. The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry. For ages 3+.
Dinosaur Adventure liveThe Big Jurassic Storm Fri 18 April 2pm & 4.30pm. Suitable for all ages. Some loud roars and SFX might be scary for some very little ones. When a satellite tasked with controlling the island’s weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts. A T-REXIFFIC journey with brand new dinosaurs plus you’ll meet their roar-some babies and help the rangers save the island. £19, danger zone tickets £22. Illusion: Impossible Sat 19 April 7.30pm. A mind-blowing theatrical experience, packed with breathtaking magic and illusions for all ages, but most suited to 8yrs+. Adult £34, child £30, family ticket £105. Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Sun 20 April 2.30pm. Designed for children and adults alike, this show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortexgenerating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Adult £20, child £16. Short Stories, Tall Tales: Gingerbread Man
Tue 22 April 11.30am & 1.30pm. An energetic spin on an old fairy tale suitable for ages 0-4. Adult and child ticket £14, extra child or adult £8.
T HE lEATHERHEAD T HEATRE
puppet Spectacular Glow Show
Thu 10 April 2pm. This family friendly performance combines humour, music and mesmerising glow-in-thedark visuals. Adult £13, child £11 + restoration fund of £1.50 per ticket.
Children’s theatre
C AMBER l E y T HEATRE
The Wizard Of Oz
Sun 6 April 1.30pm & 4.30pm. For ages 3+. £20, under 16s £17, family of 4 £70. A Big Egg 12 April 2pm. Live action, puppetry and animation - perfect for young audiences. £12 family of 4 £40.
Enchanted princess Ball
Wed 16 April 1pm & 4.30pm. £12.50. A high energy, musical adventure.
FARNHAM M A lTINGS
Kids’ Symphonic Sundays
Sun 23 March 10am. Hear professional musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. £8.
Whipped up!
Wed 26 March 10.30am & 2pm. For ages 2 months-2 yrs. Stimulating for tiny audience members with sensory play served up throughout the show, and hilarious for parents/adults watching their loved ones take on roles in an unfolding comedy.
The Farmer and The Clown Thu 17 April 2pm. Aimed at ages 3-7. £9, family discount available. A story of unexpected friendship told through physical comedy and dance.
The Detective Dog
Sat 19 April 11.30am & 2.30pm. For ages 3-7. £12, family discount available. Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story is brought to the stage for deaf and hearing family audiences.
H AS l EMERE lIBRAR y
Romeo and Juliet
Sat 29 March. Haslemere Thespians present a family friendly introduction to one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Tickets £3. Suitable for ages 8 years+. To book email haslemere.library @surreycc. gov.uk.
D ORKING H A ll S
Bing’s Birthday
Wed 19 - Thu 20 March. Join Bing and his friends as they prepare for Bing’s very special day.
The Wizard of Oz - Easter panto
Sat 5 April 2pm & 6pm. Tickets £25.50, concessions £23.50, family ticket £94.
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Guildford
The Smartest Giant In Town
Fri 28 - Sat 29 March. Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
WiFi Wars
Sat 29 March 3pm (for ages 6+), 7pm (age 12+). Live comedy game show where you all play along!
Mess!
Tue 8 April 11am & 2pm. Puppetry adventure with original music, magic and comedy. Suitable for ages 2+.
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Aldershot
Bing’s Birthday
Tue 8 - Wed 9 April. A brand-new live stage show packed with fun, laughter and surprises! Full of new heartwarming moments and catchy new songs. Adult £20/£18, child £18/£16, family (of 4) £73.
The Dinosaur That pooped A Rock Show
Tue 15 April 1.30pm & 4pm. Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter. Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family (of 4) £68.
N EW V ICTORIA T HEATRE
W OKING
The lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Tue 25 - Sat 29 March. For ages 6+. The West End smash-hit production comes to Woking!
T HE El ECTRIC T HEATRE
Guildford
Adventures In Science from Crafty Fools
Sat 8 March 2pm. Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science! For ages 6+.
The l et’s All Dance Ballet Company – puss In Boots
Sun 13 April 11am & 2pm. Suitable for all, especially 2-14 year olds, including those with special needs.
Nearly New Sales
Markets 4 parents
The next sale is on Saturday 5th April from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to around 6 years. £2 entry, kids are free. There’s free parking and a cafe. Please bring cash. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% profit on the day. For more information or to book a stall visit bookwhen. com/markets4parents or email info@markets4parents.com @markets4parents
NCT Woking Nearly New Sale
NCT Woking will be running a Nearly New Sale on Sunday 23rd March from 10.30am-12pm at Knaphill Scouts Headquarters, Waterers Rise, Knaphill, GU21 2HU. Early entry at 10.15am for NCT members, suggested donation for entry £2 per family. Come along and pick up a bargain for your little one!
The Elmer Adventure, yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Easter holiday camps
Swim Safe School Crash Course
Improve your child’s swimming over the Easter holidays with these intensive lessons from Swim Safe School, running at Cranleigh Golf & Country Club. All ages and abilities welcome. Small group and private lessons available. For more information or to book contact Jenn at swimsafeschool@btinternet.com.
Easter Tennis Camps at Fernhurst & Grayshott!
Keep your kids active this Easter with a fun-filled week of tennis, games, and skills development! Perfect for all abilities, the camps are a great way to stay active, make new friends, and enjoy the sport. Running from 31st March up to 17th April from 10am–3pm. £45 per day or £200 for the week, visit www.gotennis.co.uk or email info@gotennis.co.uk. Go Tennis also offers a variety of junior term-time coaching at both venues—get in touch to find a class that works for you!
pitch pals Football Camps
Pitch Pals are running more fantastic football camps at Broadwater School, Godalming across both weeks of the Easter holidays. All days run 9am-3.30pm (early drop-off, late pick-up and half-days available). Your child can expect a camp full of fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Expert coaching from FA-qualified Coaches in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. For children in Reception to Year 5. Book at https://pitch-pals.classforkids.io
Xtreme Activate Holiday Camp
Guildford Spectrum hosts a fun-filled, action-packed holiday camp that ensures your children are active and entertained all day. The OFSTED registered camp features swimming, bowling, ice skating, track time and more. Running every school holiday from 8.30am-6pm for children 5-12 years old with multiple drop-off and pick-up times. The activate leaders will ensure your child has great fun during the holidays. Bookings can be made at Customer Services (Mon-Fri 9am5pm and Sat 9am-1pm) or by calling 01483 443322.
Woodland Warriors at Frensham Heights School
Join the Woodland Warrior Tribe based in a small wooded area at Frensham Heights School. It’s all about having funbuild dens, meet the goats, collect eggs from the chickens, design mud kitchens, hunt for bugs, rope swing, outdoor crafts and free play exploring the area. There will be a fire at the end of each session with a well earned shmore, whilst taking a moment to reflect on the day. 7 April - 17 April 9.30am-3pm for children age 3+. Book at www.frenshamevents.uk.
Barfield Three peaks Activity Camps
Barfield Prep School’s Easter holiday camps, run by Three Peaks, offer an exciting mix of fun, adventure, and learning for children of all ages. From outdoor activities like climbing and zip-lining to creative workshops and team games, the camps provide an unforgettable experience in a safe and supportive environment. Designed to keep children engaged and active during the holidays, Three Peaks ensures every camper develops new skills, builds confidence, and makes lasting memories. Perfect for an action-packed Easter break! Book via: https://threepeaks.magicbooking.co.uk/availableactivities
Barfield Easter Art Camps
The perfect opportunity for young artists to explore their creativity, try something new, and have a great time doing it! Easter-themed art sessions are designed to inspire, create wonderful artwork and make new friends. Run by Mr Ryland, resident artist and Head of Art at Barfield Prep School. On Tues 8 - Thurs 10 April, and Tues 15 - Thurs 17 April from 10am–3pm, at Barfield Prep School in Farnham. Open to all children in Year 1 - Year 6. Book via https://threepeaks.magicbooking.co.uk/availableactivities.
Hoe Bridge Holiday Camps
Hoe Bridge School in Woking is offering a range of fun and engaging camps during the Easter holidays for girls and boys. Children aged 4 to 13 who are currently in Reception to Year 8 can join in the fun! Hoe Bridge Multi-Activity Camps are packed to the brim with action and adventure. There are also 5 different specialist camps running including a NEW Football Goalkeeping Specialist Camp in partnership with Roll with It Football. Prices start from £66 a day. Book on the website www.hoebridgecamps.co.uk.
Wild learning Holiday Club
During the Easter holidays, Wild Learning will be running holiday camps at Winkworth Arboretum (Godalming), Claremont Landscape Garden (Esher) and Alice Holt Forest (Farnham), giving children the opportunity to explore their adventurous side with lots of creative and practical activities. To check dates and times visit wild-learning.net.
Guildford Spring youth project presents Disney’s ‘The little Mermaid Jr.’
From Mon 14 - Thurs 17 April at The Electric Theatre, Guildford, 10am-5pm, with a fully realised performance on stage for family at 6pm on 17 April. Suitable for ages 5-15. Journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid Jr’., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the major motion picture. Book at https://electric.theatre.
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Easter holiday camps
Muddy Boots Camps
Ultimate Activity Camps welcome children aged 4-14, offering camps Mon-Fri from 8am-6pm. The Ofsted-regulated camps give parents peace of mind, knowing their children will have a fantastic and well-caredfor experience. They offer a fantastic range of activities whether these be in the art room, the sports hall, playing fields or in the woods. Camps run locally in Woking (Halstead St Andrew’s School), Godalming (Prior’s Field School), Hindhead (St Edmund’s School), Farnham (Frensham Heights School) and Bookham (Manor House School). Childcare vouchers are accepted. Visit www.ultimateactivity.co.uk for more information.
Boogie pumps Camps
Do you have a little one that loves dancing, singing & acting? Why not book them a place at one of the BP Theatre Camps this Easter? Your children will learn new skills, be engaged, make new friends and most importantly….have bags of fun! The industry trained teachers will deliver high quality sessions and even higher levels of energy! The camp offers the children a chance to build their confidence in a friendly environment. They encourage kids to be their best, not the best. Camps run in all holidays and will be running at:
* Weydon School, Farnham Mon 7 - Thurs 10 April and Mon 14 - Thurs 17 April
* Prior Heath School, Camberley Mon 7 - Thurs 10 April and Mon 14 - Thurs 17 April
* Tillingbourne School, Guildford Mon 7 - Thurs 10 April and Mon 14 - Thurs 17 April
* Mayford Village Hall, Woking Tues 15 - Wed 16 April Hop over to www.boogiepumps.co.uk to find out more.
Surrey Theatre Academy
Easter workshops run in Godalming from Mon 7-Fri 11 April and Haslemere from Mon 14-Thurs 17 April. Learn an entire show in a week and perform it on stage at the end of the week. These Wicked themed workshops are for ages 6-18. Taught by an incredible team of industry professionals this is a great opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends. No experience necessary. Godalming £170, Haslemere £150. Book via www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk.
Holly King performing Arts Academy
Put on a show in a week! This fun and creative workshop runs from Mon 7Fri 11 April for ages 6+, 10am-4pm daily with a performance on Friday at 6pm. Monday-Wednesday is at Tillingbourne Junior School and Thursday-Friday is at The Royal School, Haslemere. Everyone welcome. £170 (£150 sibling). Book via https://hkpaacademy.co.uk.
Muddy Boots run holiday camps for children aged 3-9. Locally they run in Guildford (Merrow CofE Infant School) and Cobham (St Matthew’s CofE Infant School) throughout the year. Easter camps run from Monday 7 April - Thurs 17 April. Friends and siblings can be kept together regardless of age! There are a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities on offer and they have a high staff ratio for all age groups. You can book half days (am or pm) as well as full days. Childcare vouchers accepted. Book as early as possible for the best prices. See muddybootscamps.co.uk for more details and to book.
Sayers Croft Holiday Club
Sayers Croft offer action packed adventure and exploration holiday clubs for 6-11 year olds. In the Easter holidays they run from Mon 7-Fri 11 April. Activities include gladiator challenge, caving, rock climbing, zip wire, pond dipping, shelter building, clay modelling and so much more. All delivered by experienced instructors on their beautiful 60 acre woodland site. The days run from 9.30am-3.30pm and offer the chance to try new activities and meet new friends. £27.50 per day with discounts available for children who qualify for pupil premium. To find out more or to book please visit www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk.
Stagecoach Farnham Easter Workshops
Enjoy a magical adventure to Oz this Easter! Stagecoach Farnham are running a ‘Journey to Oz’ workshop at Farnham College from Mon 7Fri 11 April. With inspiration from the new Wicked movie, students will be putting on a show in 5 days. An excellent opportunity to make friends and have a great time! Non Stagecoach students welcome too. Little Performers workshop is for ages 4-7 and runs in the mornings with a presentation on Friday at 12.30pm, while for ages 6+ the day runs from 9.30am-3.30pm, with a performance at 3.30pm on the Friday. Book online.
Touch Typing Hub
Naomi and her team are holding 3-day intensive Easter Holiday touch typing courses, suitable for all levels, for children and teenagers aged 8-18, in Farnham. Course dates & times are: Tues 8 - Thurs 10 April or Tues 15 - Thurs 17 April, 10am-1pm. Learn an invaluable life skill in a disciplined, but fun environment. Small group sizes mean lots of individual attention, with a focus on teaching correct hand positioning and posture and the importance of accuracy as well as speed. Cost is £225 for the week and new students get 10% off with code ‘TYPE10’. For more info visit www. touchtypinghub.com or email info@touchtypinghub.com.
Enjoy an Easter adventure at a National Trust place near you this spring.
*includes chocolate egg (free-from alternative available)
29 Mar–21 Apr Help Grizwald the Griffin enjoy some Easter fun at Polesden Lacey
29 Mar–21 Apr Venture down the rabbit hole and discover a magical world at Claremont Landscape Garden
5 Apr–22 Apr Meet Basil the Bunny and his Easter friends at Winkworth Arboretum
5 Apr–21 Apr Discover your inner bunny with Easter activities along the play trail at Box Hill
5 Apr–21 Apr Follow the Easter trail at Hatchlands Park and enjoy games and activities along the way
5 Apr–21 Apr Enjoy adventures in nature at Hindhead Commons
18 Apr–21 Apr Follow the Easter trail through the meadow at Runnymede £3.50 per trail*
18 Apr–21 Apr Spring into action at Dapdune Wharf with games and challenges on the island
