Surrey Events
What's On In Surrey
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West End Social Club
Sun 30 Aug
2 High Street, West End, Woking GU24 9PL
Annual Beer Festival Live Bands, BBQ, Raffle
Titsey Place Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
Titsey Place Gardens, Oxted RH8 0SA
One of the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey. Magnificent ancestral home and gardens of the Gresham family since 1534...
Surrey Heath Singers
Mon 31 Aug, Mon 7 Sep, and more dates until Mon 26 Oct
St Peter's Church Frimley GU16 7AQ
Surrey Heath Singers is a friendly non-auditioned mixed voice community choir. We meet on Monday evenings from 7.30-9...
Wind in the Willows Adventure Trail
Mon 31 Aug to Sun 25 Oct
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Join the Wind in the Willows Trail celebrating the 95th anniversary of the much-loved EH Shepard illustrations of Kenneth Grahame’s book, published...
Wisley Flower Show
Tue 1 Sep to Sun 6 Sep
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Explore our floral extravaganza at RHS Garden Wisley, with spectacular displays, specialist nurseries, fabulous shopping and much more...
NAFAS Floral Art Show
Tue 1 Sep to Sun 6 Sep
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Discover the creativity and craftsmanship of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) on Seven Acres...
Cathedral Tots
Wed 2 Sep, Wed 7 Oct
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Our informal service for toddlers and pre-schoolers takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00am...
National Dahlia Society Show
Wed 2 Sep and Thu 3 Sep
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
The National Dahlia society show will be dedicated to the NDS national show with their incredible displays made up of over 100 different classes and...
A Few Of My Favourite Sings
Fri 4 Sep, Sat 5 Sep
Horsell Village Hall, 117 High Street, Horsell GU21 4SS
Join WAOS Musical Theatre for A Few Of My Favourite Sings, a charity fundraiser supporting Shooting Star Children's Charity, helping children...
Celebration of Dahlias
Fri 4 Sep to Sun 6 Sep
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Displays from growers and floral artists who will be sharing their own unique stories, with beautiful and imaginative displays and huge a number of...
BBC Gardeners’ Question Time Garden Party
Sat 5 Sep
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
BBC Radio 4’s biggest annual event, the Gardeners’ Question Time Summer Garden Party, is coming to RHS Garden Wisley on Saturday 5 September...
Visitors' Dahlia Competition
Sat 5 Sep and Sun 6 Sep
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Come and take part in our Visitors' Dahlia Competition at RHS Garden Wisley! Its great fun to enter and is all about homegrown blooms that the...
Proms in the Park Charity Concert at Godalming Bandstand.
Sat 5 Sep
Godalming Bandstand by the Bowling Green in the Phillips Memorial Park by the River Wey at 5pm GU7 1HR
Featuring The Band of the Surrey Yeomanry and the popular Royal Surrey County Hospital Choir
Early Saturday Evening Concert at 5pm in the open...
The Woking Wurlitzer - Andrew Nix
Sat 5 Sep
Wurlitzer Hall
Woking Leisure Centre
Woking Park
Kingfield Road
Woking
Surrey GU22 9BA
September 5th – Andrew Nix – A superb night of Music and Mirth from Yorkshire’s finest!
Music in the Park at Godalming Bandstand
Sun 6 Sep
Phillips Memorial Park, by the River Wey, Godalming. GU7 1ET
The Nefarious Picaroons Country Rock Band
Coffee and tea stall and ices at venue
Bring your garden chairs and picnic
New Music Showcase
Wed 9 Sep
Login Lounge, 34 Park St, Camberley GU15 3PL
If you love live music and are passionate about supporting up-and-coming artists, this one is for you!...
Surrey 5 Peaks Charity Challenge 2026
Sat 12 Sep
Shamley Green
Guildford GU5
Take on the Surrey 5 Peaks Charity Challenge on Saturday 12 September 2026 and experience the stunning Surrey Hills while supporting Surrey Care...
Thames Concerts - The Halcyon String Quartet - Saturday 12 September 2026
Sat 12 Sep
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
Making a welcome return to the series, this fine quartet plays Haydn, Korngold, Shaw and Salzedo. This concert is kindly supported by The Leonard...
Squeezbox at Godalming Bandstand
Sun 13 Sep
Godalming Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park, Godalming GU7 1ET
Very popular local band Squeezebox Rock Band. On Godalming Bandstand in the beautiful Phillips Memorial Park by the River Wey...
West Horsley Place - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Sep
West Horsley Place, Leatherhead KT24 6AN
West Horsley Place is set within a 380 acre estate. The garden adjacent to the Manor House dates back to the C15 and is approx 5 acres, completely...
FREE taster session with the Oxted Rock Choir
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, and more dates until Mon 23 Nov
Oxted Community Hall, 53 Church Lane, Oxted RH8 9NB
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Oxted Rock Choir is led by Surrey based musician Valerie Turnbull...
FREE taster session with the Woking Rock Choir
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 16 Nov, Mon 23 Nov
All Saints Church, 564 Woodham Lane, Woking GU21 5SH
Are you looking to find a choir?
The Woking Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Danny Gortler...
Join our choir in Guildford Monday for a FREE taster session
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 23 Nov
Emmanuel Church, Shepherds Lane, Guildford GU2 9SJ
Do you want to learn to sing near you?
Your friendly local Guildford choir is run by vocal teacher Thomas George...
FREE taster session with the Kingston upon Thames Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov
All Saints Church, Market Place, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Weybridge Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Cleves School, Oatlands Avenue, Weybridge KT13 9TS
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Weybridge Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Horley Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Hookwood Memorial Hall, Withey Meadows, Hookwood, Horley, West Sussex RH6 0AZ
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Horley Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Camberley Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep
High Cross Church, Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Camberley Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Danny Gortler...
FREE taster session with the Weybridge Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep
NWSS, Horvath Close, Rosslyn Park, Weybridge KT13 9QZ
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Weybridge Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Danny Gortler...
Join our choir in Dorking for a FREE taster session
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until Wed 11 Nov
St Martin's C of E Primary School, Ranmore Road, Dorking RH4 1HW
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Guildford Wednesday Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 14 Oct, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
Rydes Hill Preparatory School, Rydes Hill House, Aldershot Road, Guildford GU2 8BP
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Join our choir in Croydon for a FREE taster session
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 8 Oct, Thu 19 Nov, Thu 26 Nov
Christ Church Purley, Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2BN
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Purley Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Chobham/Woking Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
Chobham Community Centre, McMahon Close, Off Windsor Road, Chobham GU24 8NG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Chobham Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Samantha...
FREE taster session with the Godalming Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Crown Court, Godalming GU7 1DY
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Godalming Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Farnham Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, and more dates until Thu 8 Oct
Farnham Rugby Club, Wilkinson Way, Monkton Lane, Farnham GU9 9ND
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your local Farnham choir is run by Surrey based musician Thomas George...
Join our choir in Epsom Morning for a FREE taster session
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 1 Oct
Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom KT18 5AQ
Are you looking to find a choir?
The Epsom Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Rebecca Thompson...
The Therapy Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 20 Sep
The Therapy Garden, Guildford GU3 2DT
The Therapy Garden is a horticulture and education charity that uses gardening to have a positive and significant impact on the lives of people...
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair
Sun 20 Sep
Pyrford Village War Memorial Hall GU22 8SP
We have moved from Byfleet to Pyrford and hope you can join us for another Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair...
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Monday Storytime in the Library
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, and more dates until Mon 16 Nov
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Join one of the Library team for a storytelling session for pre-school children in the Library at RHS Hilltop - The Home of Gardening Science on...
Join our choir in Farnham for a FREE taster session
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov
South Farnham School, Menin Way, Farnham GU9 8DY
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Farnham?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Epsom Late Rock Choir
Thu 24 Sep, Thu 8 Oct, Thu 22 Oct, Thu 5 Nov, Thu 12 Nov
The Kings Church, off Gibraltar Crescent, Longmead Road, Epsom KT19 9BU
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Epsom Rock Choir is led by local musician Georgie Standage...
FREE taster session with the Richmond Rock Choir
Thu 24 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Thu 8 Oct, Thu 22 Oct, Thu 12 Nov
Duke Street Church, Quadrant Road, Richmond, Greater London TW9 1DH
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Richmond choir is run by singer/pianist Rebecca Thompson...
FREE taster session with the Croydon Rock Choir
Thu 24 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
St Mark's Church, 5 Church Road, Woodcote, Purley CR8 3QQ
Do you want to learn to sing near you?
The Purley Rock Choir is led by Surrey based musician and teacher Valerie Turnbull...
Hall Grove School - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 26 Sep
Hall Grove School, Bagshot GU19 5HZ
Formerly a small Georgian country estate, now a co-educational preparatory school. The Grade II listed house (not open)...
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair
Sun 27 Sep
Denbies Wine Estate
Bradbury Lane
Dorking RH5 6AA
Join us at Denbies Wine Estate for the largest psychic & holistic fair in Surrey.
Held in the Garden Room, Denbies and Ranmore Suited of this...
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Join our choir in Reigate for a FREE taster session
Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Mon 16 Nov, Mon 23 Nov
Reigate Priory Junior School Gym, Bell Street, Reigate RH2 7RL
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Reigate Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Georgie Standage...
FREE taster session with the Sutton Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
Sutton Baptist Church, 21 Cheam Road, Sutton SM1 1SN
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Sutton Rock Choir...
The Woking Wurlitzer - Byron Jones
Sat 3 Oct
Wurlitzer Hall
Woking Leisure Centre
Woking Park
Kingfield Road
Woking
Surrey GU22 9BA
October 3rd – Byron Jones BEM – The Welsh Wizard, always a popular showman and this year celebrating 60 years of entertainment
Johnston House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 3 Oct
Johnston House, Redhill RH1 1BG
A garden with year-round interest, featuring open lawns and mature trees, inc copper beeches, Irish yews, and a redwood Wellingtonia...
Albury Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 4 Oct
Albury Park, Albury GU5 9BH
The 14 acre pleasure grounds were laid out in the 1670s by John Evelyn for Henry Howard, who would later become the 6th Duke of Norfolk...
FREE taster session with the Caterham Rock Choir
Mon 5 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 9 Nov, Mon 23 Nov
Caterham United Reformed Church, Harestone Hill, Caterham CR3 6SX
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Caterham?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Tower Tours at Guildford Cathedal
Wed 7 Oct, Sat 10 Oct, Sat 17 Oct
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Tower Tours
Join our Tower Tour Guides on an exciting journey spiralling up the 249 steps to the top of Guildford Cathedral...
FREE taster session with the Camberley Rock Choir
Thu 8 Oct, Thu 15 Oct, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
St Mary's Church (Davison Hall), Park Road, Camberley GU15 2SR
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Camberley Rock Choir is led by Surrey based musician Danny Gortler...
Free Coffee Concerts at Guildford Cathedral
Thu 8 Oct, Thu 12 Nov
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Free Coffee Concerts
Guildford Cathedral’s Free Monthly Coffee Concerts return in 2026, starting in February and marking their ninth year...
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair
Sun 11 Oct
Lakeside International Hotel
Wharf Road
Frimley Green GU16 6JR
The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair is back at Lakeside International Hotel so save the date!
Surrounded by the beautiful lake, enjoy your...
FREE taster session with the Haslemere Rock Choir
Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
Haslemere Methodist Church, Lion Green, Haslemere GU27 1LD
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Haslemere choir is run by choir leader Georgie...
Timber Hill - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 15 Oct, Thu 29 Oct, Thu 5 Nov
Timber Hill, Chobham GU24 8JF
Welcome to 16 acres of informal garden, park, and woodland, with enticing views of the Surrey Hills from the hilltop...
Wizards & Witches Week
Fri 16 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Bocketts farm Park, Young Street (A246), Leatherhead KT22 9BS
Enjoy a spooktacular family day out at Bocketts Farm this October Half Term for Wizards and Witches Week...
Thames Concerts - Krystof Kohout (violin), Edward Leung (piano) - Saturday 17 October 2026
Sat 17 Oct
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
Music by Prokofiev, Suk, Novak, and Franck's great Sonata.
Coverwood Lakes - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 18 Oct
Coverwood Lakes, Ewhurst GU6 7NT
14 acre landscaped garden in stunning position high in the Surrey Hills with four lakes and bog garden...
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Mon 19 Oct
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom KT18 5AL
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a magical, musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all...
Wind in the Willows Adventure Trail
Mon 26 Oct to Sun 20 Dec
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Join the Wind in the Willows Trail celebrating the 95th anniversary of the much-loved EH Shepard illustrations of Kenneth Grahame’s book, published...
The Selfish GIant
Thu 29 Oct
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Step into an exciting world with The Selfish Giant, a heart warming family show by Riding Lights Theatre Company...
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The Garth Pleasure Grounds - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Nov
The Garth Pleasure Grounds, Lingfield RH7 6BJ
Mature 9 acre Pleasure Grounds, created by Walter Godfrey in 1919, offer an idyllic setting surrounding the former parish workhouse, restored in...
Cathedral Tots
Wed 4 Nov, Wed 2 Dec
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Our informal service for toddlers and pre-schoolers takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00am...
The Woking Wurlitzer - Aaron Hawthorne
Sat 14 Nov
Wurlitzer Hall
Woking Leisure Centre
Woking Park
Kingfield Road
Woking
Surrey GU22 9BA
November 14th – Aaron Hawthorne – Since winning our UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year Seniors Section in 2017, Aaron went on to win the...
A Magical Christmas
Fri 20 Nov to Thu 24 Dec
Bocketts farm Park, Young Street (A246), Leatherhead KT22 9BS
Get ready for a magical Christmas at Bocketts Farm as Father Christmas and his elves return! Event information and tickets will be released this...
Thames Concerts - Jamie Walton (cello), Daniel Lebhardt (piano) - Saturday 21 November 2026
Sat 21 Nov
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
The series distinguished vice-president Jamie Walton plays Beethoven, Janacek, Faure, and Rachmaninoff's sublime Sonata with his duo partner...
German Christmas Mini Market
Sun 29 Nov
The Guildhall, High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3RR
Get ready for a festive treat! Warm up with delicious Glühwein and irresistible German bakery favourites, have a go on the Tombola, and discover a...
The Woking Wurlitzer Christmas Show
Sat 12 Dec
Wurlitzer Hall
Woking Leisure Centre
Woking Park
Kingfield Road
Woking
Surrey GU22 9BA
December 12th – The Woking Wurlitzer Christmas Show featuring Michael Wooldridge with special guests, Star Singer Simon Newman and Top Trumpeter...
Thames Concerts - Rieko Makita (piano) - Saturday 12 December 2026
Sat 12 Dec
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
This talented young performer presents 'Nights and Reflections', a spellbinding nocturnal programme of music by Schumann, Debussy, Ravel,...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Sat 19 Dec
Guildford Cathedral, Surrey GU2 7UP
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Wind in the Willows Adventure Trail
Mon 21 Dec to Wed 23 Dec, Sun 27 Dec to Thu 31 Dec
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley Lane
Woking GU23 6QB
Join the Wind in the Willows Trail celebrating the 95th anniversary of the much-loved EH Shepard illustrations of Kenneth Grahame’s book, published...
Thames Concerts - Alexander Hamilton (organ) - Saturday 16 January 2027
Sat 16 Jan 27
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
The Director of Music at Hampton Court Palace makes his Thames Concerts debut. Music by Bach, Franck, Liszt and others.
Thames Concerts - Emma Halnan (flute), Antonio Oyarzabal (piano) - Saturday 30 January 2027
Sat 30 Jan 27
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
Making a welcome return to the series, this two fine musicians present a ravishing programme of French modernism and impressionism, including...
Thames Concerts - Roderick Williams (baritone), Ben Costello (piano) - Saturday 13 February 2027
Sat 13 Feb 27
St Andrew's Church, Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS
The internationally-renowned President of Thames Concerts Roderick Williams OBE performs Schubert's Winterreise, accompanied by Thames...
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Things to do around Surrey
Surrey, located in the southeastern part of England, offers a delightful mix of historical sites, natural beauty, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic options for a memorable day out in Surrey:
1. Visit Polesden Lacey:
- Polesden Lacey is a beautiful Regency villa surrounded by formal gardens, pergolas, and a rose garden. Explore the stunning grounds, including long borders with perennials and a winter garden. Queen Elizabeth (the former Queen mother) even spent part of her honeymoon here in 1923.
2. See the Bluebells at Hatchlands Park:
- Hatchlands Park, near Guildford, is known for its gardens. In spring, blooming bluebells create a sea of violet flowers in Little Wix Wood. Explore the 400-hectare park and visit restored rooms with works by Robert Adam. The Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare, believed to be the only portrait made during his lifetime, may also be displayed inside the house.
3. Get Lost in Hampton Court Maze:
- Hampton Court Palace, originally home to King Henry VIII, features a 304-hectare park, gardens, and courtyards. Explore the famous maze, where getting lost is part of the fun.
4. Explore Stoke Park, Guildford:
- Stoke Park, on the edge of Guildford, offers picturesque parkland, gardens, and courtyards. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic architecture, and relax in this serene oasis.
5. Discover Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty:
- Located just south of Guildford, the Surrey Hills AONB is a haven for nature lovers. Explore rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and scenic trails. Don't miss the breathtaking views from viewpoints like Box Hill.
6. Enjoy Watersports at Frensham Great Pond:
- Frensham Great Pond, near Farnham, is perfect for water enthusiasts. Try sailing, windsurfing, or paddleboarding on the tranquil waters. The surrounding heathland and sandy beaches add to the charm.
7. Visit Watts Gallery - Artists' Village:
- Explore the Watts Gallery in Compton. This unique artists' village includes the gallery, chapel, and studios. Admire Victorian art and learn about the life and work of artist George Frederic Watts.
8. Discover Rural Charm in Godalming:
- Godalming, a historic market town, offers picturesque streets, independent shops, and riverside walks along the River Wey. Visit the Surrey Scout Water Activities Club for canoeing, kayaking, and sailing adventures.
9. Explore Guildford Castle and Gardens:
- Guildford Castle, with its Norman keep, offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding countryside. Wander through the castle gardens and enjoy a picnic with a view.
10. Sample Local Food and Drink:
- Surrey is home to charming pubs, tearooms, and farm shops. Try local produce, indulge in cream teas, and savor the flavors of the county.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or relaxation, Surrey promises a delightful day out!
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1. Visit Polesden Lacey:
- Polesden Lacey is a beautiful Regency villa surrounded by formal gardens, pergolas, and a rose garden. Explore the stunning grounds, including long borders with perennials and a winter garden. Queen Elizabeth (the former Queen mother) even spent part of her honeymoon here in 1923.
2. See the Bluebells at Hatchlands Park:
- Hatchlands Park, near Guildford, is known for its gardens. In spring, blooming bluebells create a sea of violet flowers in Little Wix Wood. Explore the 400-hectare park and visit restored rooms with works by Robert Adam. The Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare, believed to be the only portrait made during his lifetime, may also be displayed inside the house.
3. Get Lost in Hampton Court Maze:
- Hampton Court Palace, originally home to King Henry VIII, features a 304-hectare park, gardens, and courtyards. Explore the famous maze, where getting lost is part of the fun.
4. Explore Stoke Park, Guildford:
- Stoke Park, on the edge of Guildford, offers picturesque parkland, gardens, and courtyards. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic architecture, and relax in this serene oasis.
5. Discover Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty:
- Located just south of Guildford, the Surrey Hills AONB is a haven for nature lovers. Explore rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and scenic trails. Don't miss the breathtaking views from viewpoints like Box Hill.
6. Enjoy Watersports at Frensham Great Pond:
- Frensham Great Pond, near Farnham, is perfect for water enthusiasts. Try sailing, windsurfing, or paddleboarding on the tranquil waters. The surrounding heathland and sandy beaches add to the charm.
7. Visit Watts Gallery - Artists' Village:
- Explore the Watts Gallery in Compton. This unique artists' village includes the gallery, chapel, and studios. Admire Victorian art and learn about the life and work of artist George Frederic Watts.
8. Discover Rural Charm in Godalming:
- Godalming, a historic market town, offers picturesque streets, independent shops, and riverside walks along the River Wey. Visit the Surrey Scout Water Activities Club for canoeing, kayaking, and sailing adventures.
9. Explore Guildford Castle and Gardens:
- Guildford Castle, with its Norman keep, offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding countryside. Wander through the castle gardens and enjoy a picnic with a view.
10. Sample Local Food and Drink:
- Surrey is home to charming pubs, tearooms, and farm shops. Try local produce, indulge in cream teas, and savor the flavors of the county.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or relaxation, Surrey promises a delightful day out!