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Places to Visit

Children’s Farms and Wildlife Centres

Discover, explore and play at Godstone Farm, enjoy a fun-filled farm adventure!, 01883 742546

The British Wildlife Centre, over 40 species of native wildlife, Newchapel, 01342 834658

Family-Friendly Places to Eat

Flower Farm, live shows, pub garden, shop, tea room, pick-your-own, Godstone, visit website Pistachios in the Park, Lady Neville Recreation Ground, Banstead, 01737 370666

Pistachios in the Park, Memorial Park, Redhill, 01737 763670 Pistachios in the Park, Priory Park, Reigate, 01737 240050 Priory Farm Nursery, coffee shop with outdoor play area, South Nutfield, 01737 823500

Skimmington Castle Traditional Country Pub, child & dog friendly, book to dine, 01737 243100

Tan House Farm Shop, converted barn, tea garden and play area, 01306 631891 The Station, South Nutfield, children’s menu and large garden, 01737 823223 Wacky Warehouse, children’s menu at The Air Balloon, Brighton Road, Horley, 01293 820188

Parks with Playgrounds and Cafes

Lady Neville Recreation Ground, cricket, bowling and tennis, and playground, 01737 276000

Redhill Memorial Park, sports zone, sensory garden and playground, 01737 276000

Reigate Priory Park, 90 acres of parkland, lake and playground, 01737 276000

Parks and Open Spaces

Box Hill Country Park, National Trust, 800 acres of woods and downland, 01306 885502

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, 01306 876616

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, Ockley, 01306 627269 Leith Hill and Tower, the highest point in South East England, 01306 712711 Leith Hill Place, National Trust, atmospheric house with panoramic views, 01306 711685

Polesden Lacey, National Trust, a beautiful country house and gardens, 01372 452048

Sports Centres and Swimming Pools

Brooklands School Swimming Pool, private hire, Reigate, 01737 249941 de Stafford Sports Centre Swimming Pool, Burntwood Lane, Caterham, 01883 716717 option 2 Donyngs Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool, 01737 764732 Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Road, 01306 870180

Hawthorns School Sports Centre, pay and play, 01883 743377 Horley Leisure Centre, Anderson Way, Horley, RH6 8SP, 01293 784075 Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre, 25m swimming pool and teaching pool, 01737 361933 Tandridge Leisure Centre Swimming Pools, Hoskins Road, Oxted, 01883 716717 option 1 Warlingham School Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, private hire, Warlingham, 01883 621905 YMCA East Surrey, Redhill, Sports Hall and Gym, 01737 779979

Sports Grounds

Carrington School, sports hall and floodlit synthetic grass pitch, Redhill, 01737 764356 Hawthorns School Sports Centre, astro/ indoor sports hall for hire, 01883 743377 Oakwood Sports Centre, astro pitches & hall hire, Smallfield Rd, Horley, RH6 9AE, 01293 822238 Tandridge District Council, Pitches and Outdoor Facilities, 01883 722000

Theatres and Cinemas

Everyman Cinema, Oxted, booking line, 0872 436 9060

Archway Theatre, Horley, box office line, 0333 666 3366

Dorking Halls Theatre and Cinema, 01306 881717

Dorking Halls, Saturday Morning Kids Club, 01306 881717

Everyman Oxted, Station Road West, Oxted, 0871 906 9060

Harlequin Theatre and Cinema, Redhill, 01737 276500

Orpheus Centre, accessible venue for inclusive performances, Godstone, 01883 744664

The Barn Theatre, Oxted, 01959 561811

The Miller Centre, Caterham, 01883 349850

Museums and Historic Buildings

East Surrey Museum, hands on activities for all ages, Caterham, 01883 340275

Gatwick Aviation Museum, a fun day out for all of the family, Charlwood, 01293 862417

Reigate Heath and Mill Church, keys from Golf Club, 01737 221100

Something Different

Dorking South Street Caves, open last Saturday of each month (museum tel), 01306 876591

Reigate Caves, Wealden Cave and Mine Society, group bookings only, 01737 213287

Out of Area Attractions

Blacklands Farm, a multi-purpose outdoor activity centre, East Grinstead, 01342 810493

Bluebell Railway, preserved steam trains running through the heart of Sussex, 01825 720800

Bocketts Farm, a working family farm, beautiful site, indoor/outdoor play areas, 01372 363764

Chessington World of Adventures, 0371 663 4477

Chobham Adventure Farm, indoor play, outdoor play and animal farm, 01276 919212

Diggerland, ride real construction machinery, restrictions apply, Strood, Kent, 0871 227 7007

Drusillas Park, children’s zoo, a great family day out, Alfriston, 01323 874100 Fishers Farm Park, farm animals and adventure play, Wisborough Green, 01403 700063

Hobbledown Children’s Farm, Horton Lane, Epsom, 01372 235125

Knockhatch Adventure Park, fun for all the family whatever the weather, Hailsham, 01323 442051

Knockhatch Ski Centre, Ski & Snowboard Centre, Hailsham, 01323 843344

Knockhatch Ski Centre, Ski & Snowboard Centre, Hailsham, 01323 843344

Mill Cottage Farm Experience, hands-on experiences with friendly farm animals, 01420 86206

Tilgate Park and Nature Centre, lakes, gardens and extensive woodland to explore, 01293 438437

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