Surrey Hills Spring Festival

Celebrate the start of spring with local food, drink, music, art and crafts at the first Surrey Hills Spring Festival being held at the Rural Life Living Museum in Tilford.

Taking place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, this vibrant day out will capture the imaginations of the whole family, promising a wide range of activities, entertainment and stalls for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

Experience fun activities that celebrate the season and showcase the heritage and beauty of the Surrey Hills. Be captivated by Surrey children’s authors reading stories in the beautiful wooden Eashing

Chapel, enjoy traditional country crafts such as charcoal making, wheelwrighting or corn dolly making, listen to live music, watch art demonstrations and plant spring seeds, take a steam train ride and see vintage vehicles… there’s something for everyone at the Surrey Hills Spring Festival!

The event will bring together talented Surreybased artisans and traditional craftsfolk who will share their skills, knowledge and passion to inspire visitors. Indulge in delicious food and drink from Surrey Hills’ producers and browse intriguing stalls from local creative makers. In addition, explore the museum’s historic buildings and learn about traditional countryside living through the centuries.

Organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises, the community interest company that works to promote and support the Surrey Hills and the businesses that call the region home – many of which have been awarded the Surrey Hills Trademark, a mark of local quality, sustainability and provenance – in partnership with the Rural Life Living Museum, the Surrey Hills Spring Festival is the first of its kind and is a fun-filled event not to miss.

“We are thrilled to be launching the Surrey Hills Spring Festival for the first time,” said Wendy Varcoe, Executive Director of Surrey Hills Enterprises. “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the best of Surrey Hills Trademark food, drink, art and crafts.”

Ed Fagan, General Manager for the Old Kiln Museum Trust, added, “This event gives us an opportunity to share the history, culture and expertise of the museum to a wider audience and promote it as a great venue for family events. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and showing them all that the Rural Life Living Museum has to offer.”

The Details

Tickets are priced at £10 in advance or £12.50 on the gate, with free entry for children under 16. Tickets include entry to the Rural Life Living Museum. Visit: surreyhills.org/event/surrey-hillsspring-festival-2023.