Family days out

Caterham is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.

Happy Valley

Happy Valley Park is a public park in Coulsdon in the London Borough of Croydon. It is owned and managed by Croydon Council. Located in the Green Belt, most of it forms part of the Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest. With woodland, nature trails meadows and horse rides there is so much to explore and do for all the family. 50 Downs Rd, Coulsdon CR5 1AA. 020 8726 6900 www.croydon.gov.uk/parks-andplaygrounds-directory/happy-valley

GO Laser Tag London - Forest Laser Tag

GO Laser Tag London has the sole intention of bringing the best, most complete outdoor Laser Tag experiences possible to our customers. Our sessions are completely inclusive with 3 of the newest Laser Tag guns, unlimited ammo/reloads and Ninja Camouflage suits. Not only that, as being a Laser Tag hero can make for hungry work, we now include FREE large Pizza Hut pizzas to finish!

4 Laser Tag Forest, Salmons Ln, Whyteleafe CR3 0HB. 020 8935 5638 www.golasertaglondon.co.uk/?utm

Queen’s Park

Queens Park in Caterham on the Hill is Tandridge District Councils flagship park and open space. It is not the largest of Tandridge District Council parks, but is home to a large collection of sports associations, sports facilities, pavilions, and the largest children’s play area in the district. Queens Park is also used for fetes and fairs and fund raising events and has a state-of-the-art pavilion that hosts a wide collection of community-based events and clubs. Queens Park has 5 other smaller pavilions for sports like bowls and cricket and even croquet. The park is home to 5 full size football pitches, 1 full size rugby pitch, 2 cricket pitches, 1 bowls green, 3 croquet lawns, pitch and put course, 3 tennis courts and 1 multi use games area www.fieldsintrust.org/FieldSite/QueensPark

Queen’s Park Rd, Caterham CR3 5RB.

The Arc

Since reopening under CBCT’s management in 2010, the arc has grown into a thriving community hub becoming home to a huge variety of clubs and classes run by local businesses, which include educational, art, dance, fitness and so much more. Our soft play is three tiers high with two big slides. We also have an undertwo’s area and with the recent addition of a sensory area this soft play is somewhere you’ll want to check out. These take place all throughout the week, see our timetable for more info.

39 Weston Dr, Caterham CR3 5XY. 01883 330380 www.thearccaterham.co.uk/

Coulsdon Common

Visit Coulsdon Common in the London borough of Croydon, home to ancient woodland and rare chalk grassland, great for spring flowers and autumn walks. With many paths and bridleways through majestic wood pasture, Coulsdon Common is a tranquil open space right on the edge of London.

Common, Coulsdon, Caterham CR3 5LN. 01372 279083 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/ green-spaces/t

Godstone Farm

Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills and a short distance from the M25, Godstone Farm offers an amazing fun filled day out for the whole family! Discover, explore, and play. Over 500 animals including horses, donkeys, cows, sheep, llamas, alpacas, pigs, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens and many more. Animal holding barn, huge adventure playground, sandpits, wilding play, construction zone, den building, courtyard Kitchen restaurant, snack shops, play barn - soft play, gift Shop. And a NEW - World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail. We recommend pre-booking tickets via the Godstone Farm website for the best price. Farm Limited, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX. 01883 742546 www.godstonefarm.co.uk/

East Surrey Museum

We currently have special displays on The Guards Depot at Caterham, local Stone Age flint axes and tools, Magic Lanterns, and the history of recorded sound. Our permanent displays, in the East Surrey Room, explain the geology, archaeology and history of the area with many local fossils and artefacts including Medieval pottery, and implements from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age. The Children’s Room is loved by children (and adults!) of all ages. It contains toys and artefacts (such as fossils, typewriters, and costumes), that may be handled and “experienced”. The room has two huge wallcharts which track the history of toys and the important inventions of the 20th Century.

Stafford Rd, Caterham CR3 6JG. 01883 340275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org.uk/