Family days out

Reigate 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.

Priory Park

Park of historic interest with lakes, tennis courts, football pitches, multisport courts, skatepark, playground, picnic area, toilets, parking. There are lots of fun things to do while you are visiting the park. Our popular, Tree Trail is a self-guided walk around 25 of Reigate Priory Park’s trees – Just pick up a Tree Trail leaflet at the Pavilion. Bell St, Reigate RH2 7RL. 01737 242179 www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/

Wacky Kingdom Soft Play Centre

Wacky Kingdom is a fun and exciting indoor play area in Redhill, Surrey, suitable for all children aged 12 years and under. You can choose to book your little one’s party, or you may decide to get out of the house and let the kids burn off some energy in a safe environment. Whatever it might be, we think you’ll agree Wacky Kingdom is just fabulous!

Upper Mall, The Belfry, Redhill RH1 1SE. 01737 763522 www.wackykingdom.com/redhill/

National Trust - Reigate Hill and Gatton Park

This 600-acre stretch of the North Downs offers flower-sprinkled grasslands, shady woods, dramatic views towards the Weald and the South Downs and a landscaped park designed by none other than ‘Capability’ Brown. It’s great walking and cycling country, as well as a lovely spot for family picnics and games, and features numerous historic points of interest, including Reigate Fort, a modern stone circle and the site of a crashed Second World War bomber. Gatton Park was created in the 1760s by renowned English landscape designer Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. It features sweeping vistas, lots of trees and a series of ponds winding their way down the valley to a large lake.

Wray Lane, Reigate RH2 0HX. 01372 220640 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/ reigate-hill-and-gatton-park

Reigate Caves

The Surrey town of Reigate is well known for its ‘caves’ which riddle the town centre, although these are in fact largely old sand mines. The castle mound overlooking Reigate town centre is composed of soft sandstone and has been mined over several centuries. The castle has long gone but the mound and many of its excavations still remain. Known locally as the “Reigate Caves”, tours include the Barons’ Cave in the Castle Grounds and the East and West Caverns in Tunnel Road. Your view of Reigate might change once you have experienced what lies beneath your feet! Tunnel Rd, Reigate RH2 9AY. www.reigatecaves.org.uk/

Buckland Park Lake

An outdoor recreation space, set between Dorking and Reigate. Home to a pristine 50-acre lake and a water sports lagoon. Dramatic cliffs, almost 50 acres of mature woodland, walking trails, an abundance of birdlife and hides for spotting them from. Due to the wildlife, we can’t allow dogs, so please leave your four-legged friend at home. Our relaxed restaurant, The Reverie, serves light bites, meals and drinks and the view across the lake from the terrace is something special. Any guests with a reservation at The Reverie will receive a three-hour free-parking ticket, and no entry ticket to the park needs to be purchased. Our water sports lagoon is home to The Surrey Hills Adventure Company (or The SHAC), who run stand up paddle boarding sessions and lessons and an open water swimming club. Please remember to pre-book your SUP or swim session with The SHAC, because we only run pre-booked sessions and swimming is not otherwise permitted. We have several partners offering Wellness activities, such as Yoga, Nordic Walking, and fitness classes. Buckland Park Lake offers a variety of activities for all ages, and we hope to provide an enjoyable day out in nature for all the family. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Park Drive, Betchworth RH3 7FE www.bucklandparklake.co.uk/

Bocketts Farm Park

Bocketts Farm is a working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside.The combination of animals and play areas, both inside and out, make our farm one of the South East’s most popular all weather attractions, you can be sure to have fun, come rain or shine. Watch the pig race, hop on board the tractor and trailer, cuddle cute rabbits and feed our many wonderful farm animals. Being a working farm, there are always baby animals to see including lambs, kids, piglets, and chicks. With trampolines, giant slides, a bouncy pillow, 2 large indoor play barns and outdoor adventure trails, plus lovingly homemade food in our gorgeous Old Barn Tearooms, Bocketts Farm Park makes for a brilliantly exciting day out for the entire family!

Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/