Family day out

Family days out

Weybridge 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.

Brooklands Museum Discover how the spirit of Brooklands changed the world for British motorsport and aviation. Step back in time to the days of innovation, determination and record-breaking on the site of the World’s first racetrack. Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0SL. 01932 857381 www.brooklandsmuseum.com/

Mercedes-Benz World Welcome to Mercedes-Benz World. Three floors of attractions and displays, the perfect day out for all the family. F1 fanatics can enjoy the cinematic experience of the latest Formula 1™ races. Races that happen during our normal working hours will be screened in the Brooklands Hall, while races outside opening hours will be shown throughout the day as re-runs. Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL. 0370 400 4000 www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk/

Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo From Camels to Coatis, Hobbledown is home to a wide collection of farm and zoo animals, all housed in spacious enclosures with plenty of room to roam and play. Don’t miss our wonderful walkthroughs, where you can get up close to Lorikeets, Lemurs, Giant Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Goats! Or try one of our Experience Days - whether it’s Feeding the Meerkats, Handling Birds of Prey, or the Full Zookeeper Experience, we have plenty of ways to give your animal-loving Hobbling a very special day. Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey. KT19 8PT. 01372 235 125 www.hobbledown.com/

Piglets Hersham Welcome to Piglets. Located in Hersham Surrey, in acres of beautiful greenbelt, we have purpose built indoor and outdoor facilities designed for children’s play and for you to relax. The adventure continues with our child friendly farm animals! Private hire is welcome. We also have great coffee and food. We look forward to seeing you soon. Burhill Rd, Hersham KT12 4BJ. 01932 241323 www.pigletsplaycentre.co.uk/

Painshill Created in the 18th century by Charles Hamilton as a living painting, Painshill invites you to walk around a work of art and discover dramatic follies, calming waters and simply stunning views. Painshill is regarded as one of the foremost and finest examples of the English Landscape Movement. A style of landscape design that has been described, by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, as “Britain’s’ greatest contribution to the visual arts”. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family that’s full of heritage, beauty, adventure and outdoor fun. A romantic landscape full of surprises awaits… Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE. 01932 868113 www.painshill.co.uk/ Brooklands Community Park & Skate Park Brooklands skatepark is made up of skatelite ramps on a tarmac base. The skatepark features a back and forth run with a quarter pipe and flat bank either side of a funbox, as well as a mini ramp. There are additional recreational green space providing hiking/biking paths, grassy lawns, wooded areas and a playground. 16 Barnes Wallis Dr, Weybridge KT13 0XF. www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-

RHS Garden Wisley As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. We offer a vast garden to explore, including a glasshouse with three climatic zones, a learning space and a Growing Lab. Come and visit us for an enriching family experience. Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. 01483 224234 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

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. Whether it’s a family day out, a school or group trip or one of our popular birthday parties, you can be sure to have fun, come rain or shine. Watch the pig race, take a pony ride, 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 Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS. 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/

River Wey & Godalming Navigations Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. There are many different trails on the River Wey - mostly along different areas of the towpath but some also across the countryside and reaching heights that allow far-reaching views of the North Downs. Thames Lock, Jessamy Rd, Weybridge KT13 8LG. 01932 843106 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Birdworld There is so much to get excited about on a visit to Birdworld; from tiny Zebra Finches to giant Emu, our bird species come in all shapes and sizes. Check out some of Birdworld’s most popular exhibits. Birdworld takes part in vital research and conservation programmes all around the world. Come and visit us to learn more about the species we are working with. Holt Pound Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LD. 01420 22140 www.birdworld.co.uk/