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THE CALENDAR

Until 12 March

HOUSEPLANT TAKEOVER –DEEP SEA DIVE

Find yourself in a colourful reef below the surface of the sea, where familiar houseplants mix with other weird and wonderful plants from the Wisley Glasshouse collections, colonising undersea rocks, shipwrecks and treasure chests.

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

25-26 MARCH

SURREY HILLS SPRING FESTIVAL 2023

A weekend festival celebrating the onset of spring, bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts. A fun-filled event that promises to be a delight for all the senses, the festival will make the most of the open-air museum setting whilst showcasing over 60 artisans from across Surrey, who will share their knowledge, skills and crafts. With a wide range of free activities and demonstrations led by artisans, including textiles and mixed media, woodwork, glass, blacksmithing and weaving. Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL

5-10 APRIL

EASTER EGG HUNT AT MORDEN HALL PARK

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Morden Hall Park on our Easter trail. Make your way along the trail and take part in fun-filled games and activities that will get your heart racing and your brains whirring.

Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5JD

11-12 MARCH

BONSAI SHOW

Explore beautiful spring bonsai displays and competition classes and join daily talks on how to care for your bonsai at home. 10am - 5pm. Free with normal garden admission.

RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

9 April

COVERWOOD LAKES - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

14 acre landscaped garden in stunning position high in the Surrey Hills with four lakes and bog garden. Extensive rhododendrons, azaleas and fine trees. 3½ acre lakeside arboretum. Marked trail through the 180 acre working farm with Hereford cows and calves, sheep and horses, extensive views of the surrounding hills. Coverwood Lakes, Ewhurst, Surrey GU6 7NT

11 March

ART TALKS: FRIDA KAHLO

Melanie will look closely at a selection of these self portraits and discuss how Kahlo explored various themes including gender, identity and class. The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA

26 March

ALBURY PARK - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

14 acre pleasure grounds laid out in 1670s by John Evelyn for Henry Howard, later 6th Duke of Norfolk. ¼m of terraces, fine collection of trees, lake and river.

Albury Park, Albury, Surrey GU5 9BH

11 March

SURREY HISTORY CENTRE OPEN DAY

Discover Surrey’s rich and diverse heritage at Surrey History Centre’s free open day to celebrate our 75th anniversary! From maps to photographs, letters and archaeological finds, there will be a whole array of Surrey gems from our fascinating collection on show, as well as talks, behind the scenes tours, ask the experts and free family activities.

Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6ND

17-19 MARCH

ORCHID SHOW

The perfect weekend for all keen gardeners and plant collectors. Meet specialist growers, buy quality plants and hear from orchid experts from across the country.

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

Until 25 March

FROM TIME II TIME

This exhibition showcases the numerous clocks, watches and timepieces housed at Chertsey Museum, many of which were also manufactured within the Borough of Runnymede.

Chertsey Museum, The Cedars, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8AT

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