Events Around Surrey

Special sessions for our youngest visitors and their grown-ups at Dapdune Wharf. Story time, fun craft activities and a chance to explore the outdoors. Please come suitably dressed for being outdoors and getting messy, and there will be some walking involved. For 18 months + Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 July

Approximately 2½ hour return trip on the John Pinkerton II canal boat through beautiful Hampshire countryside. Watch the wildlife and learn about the history of the canal and local area. Includes a stop at historic Odiham (King John’s) Castle. Licensed bar and toilet. Hot and cold drinks and snacks available.

Meet an artist on the 1st floor, collect a stool and some materials and set off into the galleries for 2 hours of indulgent reflective time to draw inspiration from the outstanding collections on display. These sessions are aimed at adults of all abilities, from complete beginners through to confident artists.

Join us for some stories, rhymes and hands-on creative fun either in the studio or around the gallery. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 9 & 23 July

This exhibition celebrates the best of contemporary watercolour. Since its foundation in 1831, the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) has promoted the essentially English art of watercolour. The RI is one of the oldest and most respected watercolour societies in the world.

Fancy yourself as a bit of a local history buff? Perhaps you haven’t heard of the West Holmwood Winged Basket or the ancient Dorking Chalk Egg?

Visit Polesden Lacey between Jun 10 and Jul 21 when everything will be coming up roses for the annual Rose Festival.

Enjoy the Summer evening commencing with our Outdoor Vineyard Train* tour. Sparkling wine & canapes will be served at the top of Ranmore at one of the most spectacular view points of the vineyard overlooking Box Hill & Dorking.

The Charity Pop-Up Gallery with Garden celebrates art whilst raising awareness for the work of WWF-UK & Oakleaf charities. This summer’s exhibition is a retrospective celebration of the work of English painter, sculptor, writer, husband and father, John Rich.

The Vineyard Tour... Enjoy a glass of Denbies Sparkling Wine as you are taken on a tour of the vineyard on our outdoor train to the highest viewpoint on the estate. Cameras are strongly recommended Following the tour, you will stop for afternoon tea on the Farmhouse Lawn Afternoon Tea Hamper on the Lawn...

Enjoy the Summer evening commencing with our Outdoor Vineyard Train* tour. Sparkling wine & canapes will be served at the top of Ranmore at one of the most spectacular view points of the vineyard overlooking Box Hill & Dorking.

Murder, She Didn’t Write: The Improvised Murder Mystery (Wednesday 17 July) is the chance to experience a classic murder mystery created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show from Bristol Improv Theatre’s resident company.

Our Summer Exhibition will inspire awe and wonder in the most seasoned traveller. Lions, elephants, giraffe and zebra will all be on the prowl in the Museum during the summer months. Our Galleries will be brimming with things to see, do, handle and learn.

Tara’s brand new comedy ‘Motherhood’ is a hilarious and insightful exploration of life as a new parent. In her highly anticipated debut hour she delves into the mad world of ‘parental advice’, explores the crazy things all new parents do, and looks at how her life has changed forever.

The annual Centrepiece project brings together children from seven local schools who this year take inspiration from the sculpture ‘Bird’ by Dame Elisabeth Frink. This exhibition showcases their highly creative responses. Centrepiece is kindly sponsored by The Arts Society Mayford.

Join Cobbe Collection concert pianist, Nathaniel Mander, for a short tour of the historic instruments at Hatchlands Park. Hear them being played and discover their unique stories.

An exhibition by local artist Mary Hainline. Her work is highly individualistic and shows no obvious dominant influences of schools or styles. It is truly unique and Mary’s free-spirited compositions, expressing a natural balance and harmony, have an infectious gaiety.

The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company present Shakepseare’s irresistble situation comedy. The fat knight Sir John Falstaff is in love again (or is that lust?) with two respectable ladies, and their husband’s money.

This exhibition will explore how artists have used line in both drawing and sculpture. Guest Curator Caroline Worthington (Director, Royal Society of Sculptors) will use twentieth century sculptures from The Ingram Collection placed alongside contemporary drawings from the members of the Royal Society of Sculptors...

A captivating display of Ukiyo-e prints from the Edo and Meiji print masters. The prints encompass the genres of beautiful women and dramatic landscapes. Well known print artists Utamaro, Hokusai and Hiroshige are all represented.

Literally ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Chi Kung has its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts and philosophy and is a holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement and breathing, beneficial for health and meditation. It is used to help cultivate Chi (Qi), or balance, and the flow of energy.

Inspired by the book Spectacular Plants and How to Grow Them by Stewart McPherson join us to discover Wisley’s Spectacular plants. The trail is aimed at 8-12 year olds, and introduces mind-boggling specimens grown in the garden. Share pictures of your own #spectacularplants with us along the way.

A colourful and exciting display of the Wisley Fuchsia collection featuring a range of forms and sizes.

Discover the secret world of bats on an evening walk at RHS Garden Wisley organised by The Surrey Bat Group.

Unique collection of sculptures in the garden from world renown artists Henry Moore, Lynn Chadwick, Phillip Haas, Henry Brudenell, and Tracey Emin.