What's On Betchworth

The Dorking Group of Artists, probably the largest art group in Surrey, will be holding their popular annual Spring Exhibition at Betchworth Village Hall. Exhibiting members, many professionals among them, will be displaying over 250 pieces of new and original art, all for sale at affordable prices.

Enjoy the bluebells on this self guided walk through Outwood Common. Booking Not Needed.

Enjoy the bluebells on this self guided walk through Gatton Park. Booking Not Needed.

A lovely family trail to take you from the Rhododendron Wood to Leith Hill Tower. Stop off along the way to spot bugs, birds, trees and flowers. Donation of 1 per trail please in the donation cairns. Booking Not Needed.

During the winter, when it was dark and cold here in England, Mrs. Greville would often travel to warmer climes. Throughout the 1920s and 30s, Maggie travelled extensively around Asia, visiting friends and seeing the sights.

When Margaret Greville died in 1942, she left not only Polesden Lacey to the National Trust, but also her London home as well as their contents. A collection of over 9,000 items is now housed at Polesden Lacey.

Enjoy the bluebells on this self guided walk through Limpsfield Common. Booking Not Needed.

Get the best from your camera with one of our own photographers. Understand what all the camera controls do and how they relate to one another. We will cover portraiture, landscape, action, flash and low light photography. Understand the controls, composition, perspective and more. 10.

Make a useful trug or planter for your home. Booking Essential. Phone: 01306 220644. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Are you a regular runner looking for a challenge' Our 10k trail runs give you the opportunity to train for the next big event, or keep fit whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings of some of our special places.

Come and join us on a wonderful walk around the Polesden Lacey estate. Join our volunteer leader on a nice stroll around our countryside. It is for anyone and everyone capable of doing an hour and a half walk. The walks take place on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

A life drawing class run by artist Alison Carlier, in the beautiful setting of Leith Hill Place. Participants will consider the context of the building and The Drawing Room whilst drawing from a life model. Includes cream tea (one scone, cream and jam) and hot drink. Booking Essential. Phone: banjohives@hotmail.com.

Have you ever wondered how our bakers’ scones are so delicious' Book onto a workshop to learn the secrets for yourself. During the workshop you’ll get the chance to experiment with different ingredients, taste your first batch of scones and make some flavoured scones to take home.

Alison Carlier will be running a day long work-shop Drawing upon the Senses out and about in the hills, fields and woods surrounding Leith Hill Place.

Be inspired by the past residents of the house and create a ’lost’ piece to exhibit in the house. Imagine a house vacated by its occupants who have forgotten to take with them small items such as a precious toy, a hidden stash of letters, articles of clothing, an odd shoe, a penny whistle.

When Margaret Greville died in 1942, she left not only Polesden Lacey to the National Trust, but also her London home as well as their contents. A collection of over 9,000 items is now housed at Polesden Lacey.

During the winter, when it was dark and cold here in England, Mrs. Greville would often travel to warmer climes. Throughout the 1920s and 30s, Maggie travelled extensively around Asia, visiting friends and seeing the sights.

Join Surrey artist Reiko Evans for this introductory course to working with clay. During the course you’ll learn how to make mugs and tiles, using various tools and how to decorate your creations. The course will run each week and you can opt for the Tuesday or Wednesday class, depending on your availability.

This is our social walking group for active older walkers covering the stunning and occasionally hilly terrain of the Surrey Hills. Enjoy a scenic guided walk in good company on the first Friday of every month. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Enjoy nature’s bright colours and glorious scents. Enjoy a guided walk around the rhododendron wood to see a riot of colour; breath deep of the wonderful sweet scents and marvel at the giant redwood trees. Donation of 2 per person please, no need to book. Booking Not Needed.

Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friends on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Get the best from your camera with one of our own photographers. Understand what all the camera controls do and how they relate to one another. We will cover portraiture, landscape, action, flash and low light photography. Understand the controls, composition, perspective and more. 10.

Join local crafter Susan Blandford to learn the basics of crochet. Pick up this new skill in the stunning surroundings of Leith Hill Place. This one day course will teach you several basic crochet stitches including how to cast on and off.

These talks by Andrew Green, writer, broadcaster and oral historian, explore the life, times and music of the great composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and his inspiration from the Surrey landscape.

To mark the centenary of the vote for women, Dorking Museum is showing a new short film telling the extraordinary political and personal story of local suffrage, equality and peace campaigners Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence, part of the Citizens 800 project, made in conjunction with Royal Holloway (University

Dorking Museum runs guided walks on the Deepdene Trail through the newly rejuvenated and historic Deepdene Estate.

Take a trip under the streets of Dorking to explore the famous 17th century caves. Discover how they were created and how they evolved over the centuries. Check out the ‘mystery chamber’ and guess what it was used for. Tours last 45 minutes and sensible shoes are needed!

Dorking Museum runs guided walks on the Deepdene Trail through the newly rejuvenated and historic Deepdene Estate.

As part of their 40th Anniversary tour, Irish legends The Fureys return for another gret night of songs and stories. Hear them sing timeless classics including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, and many more.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at home and get ready for a night of country music royalty Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. This Thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit.

We invite you to “Be our Guest” at Sing-a-Long-a Beauty and the Beast. Join us as we celebrate the brand new adaptation of Disney’s iconic fairy tale with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!.

Real Stories is proud to present the FREE public premiere screening for its latest original documentary: Vanished - The Mysterious Case of Ruth Wilson.

The world’s official no.1 Eagles tribute make their long awaited return to the Halls, with an outstanding show promising more of their trademarl musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor Adam Kay’s Sunday Times Bestseller – Live on Stage ***** ‘Untersperses horror stories from the NHS frontline with a catalogue of sublimely silly spoof songs’

See the band awarded by Ticketmaster both ‘The Most Popular’ and ‘The Most Highly Rated’ tribute to Led Zeppelin in the UK!

Direct from the West End, don’t miss uncanny Elvis tribute Chris Connor, who in 2015 was voted best Elvis tribute artist in a worldwide fan poll. Connor’s looks, voice and mannerisms are so remarkably similar to the King, that you may feel you’ve been transported back in time!

Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled? Come and Watch as Ed byrne takes this question, turns it upside down and shakes it until the funny falls out.

A Screening of the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical about love, hope and living your dreams, has taken the West End by storm, with standing ovations from the public and a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from UK critics.

The Bluejays, winners of the National Vintage Award for Best Band, present an electrifying tribute to the era when music changed the world forever. Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Tutti Frutti, Wake Up Little Susie, La Bamba and many more.

Dawn and dusk are good times to hear the unusual "churr" of the ground-nesting night-jar. Park at Headley Heath main car park, KT18 6NN. Booking Not Needed.

Head to Headley Heath to see some of southern England’s most beautiful butterflies- we’ve recorded 28 species per day- how many can you spot' Booking Not Needed.

Visit Headley Heath early on May mornings to enjoy its dawn chorus- you may hear up to 32 different species. Booking Not Needed.

Pick up a free lizard trail walks leaflet at the Headley Heath car park and follow the route to see some amazing lizards enjoying the warm weather. Booking Not Needed.

A wonderful chance to increase your wine knowledge and help raise much needed funds in aid of Kids for Kids, helping the forgotten children of Darfur, Sudan, through sustainable grassroots projects. You are invited to join us for a convivial evening of Wine Tasting of varietals from Bordeaux and adjacent regions.

Dorking Chamber Orchestra at St Martin’s Andrew Morley - conductor Simon Ballard - viola Programme: Mozart: Overture - Don Giovanni Malcolm Arnold: Viola Concerto Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 (Italian)

To mark the centenary of the vote for women, Dorking Museum is showing a new short film telling the extraordinary political and personal story of local suffrage, equality and peace campaigners Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence, part of the Citizens 800 project, made in conjunction with Royal Holloway (University

The Museum’s spring exhibition, mounted in association with the Capel Camera Club, features beautiful landscapes and iconic images of our stunning market town and the surrounding countryside and villages.

Learn all about cheese making with the local Norbury Blue cheese maker, followed by an insight into wine making with a Denbies wine specialist. Enjoy a morning at Norbury Blue Dairy with lunch at Denbies followed by an afternoon of wine appreciation and tasting.

Enjoy the start of Spring commencing with our Outdoor Vineyard Train tour offering spectacular view points of the vineyard overlooking Box Hill and Dorking. Sparkling wine, canapes and a 3 course meal will then be served in the Gallery Restaurant.

Enjoy Denbies sparkling wine tour hosted by Denbies Wine Expert in the atmospheric Denbies cellars. Followed by an informal afternoon tea served buffet style in the Denbies cellar with live music.