Events Around Woking

This new exhibition will bring together the significant works of Scottish Colourists S.J. Peploe (1871 - 1935), J.D. Fergusson (1874 - 1961), G.L. Hunter (1877 - 1931) and F.C.B. Cadell (1883 - 1935).

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. 8 & 22 oct

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Bringing together the fascinating and diverse Ingram ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Outside In’ collections, ‘Looking In: Outsider Art’ provides a unique opportunity to discover new artists and unseen work, offering fresh perspectives and a chance to question the nature of art itself.

Bringing together fascinating and diverse works from The Ingram Collection and award-winning charity Outside In, The Outside and The Inside provides a unique opportunity to discover new artists and unseen work, offering fresh perspectives and a chance to question the nature of art itself.

Design and make your own Halloween lantern. Whether it’s a pumpkin or ghoulish ghost, it’s up to you.

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It’s time for bed, but everyone is wide awake! Tuck yourselves into comfy beds – but while you settle in, two characters are not nearly ready to sleep as their bedtime adventures soon descend into pillow-fighting chaos.

Join Upswing for a family circus workshop onset with the cast of Once Upon a Pillow Fight. Children and their adults will learn new tricks and work together to raise each other off the ground!

Come and make some spooky hanging spiders out of new and recycled materials.

Grab a burger and get the giggles at our hugely popular stand-up comedy night in the Ambassador Room. Suitable for age 16+.

Café Scientifique is a fun, engaging, informal way to discuss science and technology. Takes place in the Education Studio.

Join us for lively literary conversation in our Book Group. No need to pre-book, just come along on the night to join in the discussion in the Hurst Room. Visit thelightbox.org.uk for more details and book titles.

Learn the basics of stop frame animation through storyboarding and then use software to produce a film with special sound effects, titles and credits. Once completed, the film will be made available to view online.

On the last Thursday of every month our galleries are open for FREE from 5.00pm – 8.30pm. Enjoy delicious food in Seasons Café before visiting an exhibition or attend one of the events featured below. For full details of titles, topics and acts please visit thelightbox.org.uk.

On Christmas Day 1868 a new carol was introduced to a church congregation in Philadelphia. Nearly forty years later it had crossed to England and was published in 1906 in the English Hymnal, edited by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Percy Dearmer, but this time the words were married to a different tune.

Wurlitzer pipe organ concert with David Ivory

Spectacular firework display will light up the night sky The biggest fireworks event in Woking, the Fireworks Extravaganza, returns to Woking Park on Saturday 2 November 2019. The big pyrotechnic performance lights up the sky from 7.30 pm, half an hour earlier than previous years.

Wurlitzer pipe organ concert with Howard Beaumont

The fair has 35 stalls with some outside stalls weather permitting. Selling a wide range of goods. It is well attended with a easy parking. We have refreshments The fair is on the 3rd Sunday of the month, Call me if you would like a stall. We are just off the A3. M25 J10.

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

Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of the season with 30 exhibitors, featuring Surrey Bees and The National Vegetable Society, as well as many others, offering the opportunity to buy food and drink products. Plus enjoy delicious produce – including Wisley apple tastings, apple pressing and apple identification.

The new Back to Nature Garden for children at Wisley was officially opened by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on 10 September.

Displays and talks about conifer care and use. Find out about conifers for every size and aspect of garden as wells as a show of cones and photographs.

Inspired by the Mexican festival, vibrant tropical plants meet skeletons in this colourful display.