Events Around Woking

Surrey’s biggest free-to-attend event, Woking Food and Drink Festival, is set to deliver another magnificent mezze of culinary delights from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2019.

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.

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...

Enjoy constructing a variety of bubble makers, see how they work in our courtyard or at home. An alternative workshop will take place in the Education Studio in case of inclement weather. 2, 16 & 30 Aug 19

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.

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...

Come and explore a world of colour at this fun introduction to tie dye with artist Nicole Line. Fold, scrunch and clamp cloth to create beautiful patterns. One Tote bag will be provided but please bring along a cotton t-shirt to decorate in the session. Dress for mess. Advance booking required.

Come and explore a world of colour at this fun introduction to tie dye with artist Nicole Line. Fold, scrunch and clamp cloth to create beautiful patterns. One Tote bag will be provided but please bring along a cotton t-shirt to decorate in the session. Dress for mess. Advance booking required.

Have some fun making your own buzzing bumblebees, but who will make the queen bee? Family-friendly activities are suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. Please note that you may have to wait if the Education Studio is full.

Use nature as your inspiration to learn about the different techniques using oil pastels and watercolours. You will use the wax resist method, then learn about watercolour washes to create your own picture. Advance booking required. All materials included, but please bring something to take your project home in.

Enjoy constructing a variety of bubble makers, see how they work in our courtyard or at home. An alternative workshop will take place in the Education Studio in case of inclement weather. Family-friendly activities are suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included.

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.

Join a member of the Exhibitions Team before The Lightbox is open to the public for a private tour to learn about the works within the exhibition and how it was curated. Advance booking required.

Join art historian Sheila McGregor as she takes us on a journey through the life and work of J.D. Fergusson (1874-1961), the most internationally recognised of all the Scottish Colourists.

An experienced crochet teacher will help you crochet your own life size Iron Age torc to take home. A basic level of crochet is needed (chain, slipstitch and double crochet). Please bring your own 3.5mm crochet hooks, but wool and pattern will be provided. Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

Sir Barnes Wallis is best known for inventing the bouncing bomb that was used to attack the dams of the Ruhr Valley during World War 2. However there is much more to be told of his intriguing life.

’Mad with Fright’: Trench Warfare and British Perceptions of Courage during the First World War Talk with Edward Madigan, Royal Holloway, University of London - Saturday 14 September, 2pm - 3.30pm. The First World War was the bloodiest conflict in British history.

Antique & Collectors fair with over 35 Stalls selling a wide variety of stock, The fair has been established over 30 years. On the 3rd Sunday monthly, off the A3 J10 on the M25 Easy parking and refreshments.

6 acres of garden redesigned by Penelope Hobhouse and Rupert Golby a box parterre showcase for Dahlias. Series of garden rooms; lush herbaceous borders/standard wisteria; 70ft Gingko hedge; Rose Walk; Secret Garden & ancient Mulberry tree; Italian Garden & stone pine; potager; Water Garden with folly bridge.

Fun activity days and weeks for children aged 4.5-14 years during the Easter and summer holidays. Offering 80+ activities including archery, motorsports, arts and crafts, sports and more!

Are you wondering what to do with the children this summer holiday? Why not bring them along to The Otter Nursery so they can have fun finding all of the hidden Disney characters while you are free to browse our stunning plants.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, we will be exploring lifecycles as well as helping children understand where their food comes from and how it grows.

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.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Very Hungry Caterpillar. We will be exploring lifecycles as well as helping children understand where their food comes from and how it grows.

Follow a trail of contemporary and traditional sculpture featuring more than 100 pieces of work from some of the South East’s finest established and emerging artists and all set against the beautiful backdrop of RHS Garden Wisley in late summer into early autumn. All sculptures are available to buy.