Surrey

2 miles from Dapdune Wharf

Dapdune Wharf is a historic former industrial wharf and boat-building yard on the Wey and Godalming Navigations in Guildford, now managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore a complex of boatyard buildings, view rare Wey barges, enjoy interactive displays, and take boat trips on the navigation.

2 miles from Wharf Weenies

9 Oct, 6 Nov…

Wharf Weenies is an outdoor session for children aged up to four, featuring songs, stories, play in the natural environment, mud-kitchen activities, natural-resource crafts and wildlife spotting.

Located in Guildford

Guildford is a historic town in Surrey, England, featuring a walkable town centre with a castle, cathedral, and arts venues. It offers rich cultural experiences, river navigation, cycling routes, and markets, served by rail and local public transport.

3 miles from Headley Heath

Headley Heath in Surrey is a protected heathland offering extensive outdoor paths for walking, cycling, and horse riding. It features a rich variety of wildlife, rare birds, and plants, and is historically significant for Second World War training. Visitors can enjoy guided walks, a mobile van with refreshments, and stunning views across open heath and woodland.

3 miles from Story Explorers - autumn fun for pre-schoolers

23 Sep, 30 Sep…

A pre-school session for children and their grown-ups featuring stories, rhymes and nature-based crafts.

Located in Leatherhead

Leatherhead is a historic market town in Surrey, England, known for its scenic riverside location on the River Mole, rich heritage including medieval architecture, vibrant arts and cultural venues, and recreational open spaces.

3 miles from Ludshott Commons

Ludshott Common is a large heathland area in east Hampshire, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protection Area, offering outdoor nature exploration and wildlife viewing in a protected heathland environment.

3 miles from River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf in Guildford offer a historic river navigation experience with an award-winning visitor centre, boat trips, riverside tea-room, and a second-hand bookshop. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, wildlife, and family-friendly activities including an adventure playground.

3 miles from Music Time Wharf Weenies

16 Oct, 20 Nov

A music session for children aged up to four and their adults at Dapdune Wharf. Participants explore songs, rhymes, musical instruments and simple movement games, with a story to finish.

2 miles from The Ashley Centre

The Ashley Centre is a shopping centre in Epsom, Surrey, featuring a mix of shops, office spaces, and a theatre space with accessible facilities including a multi-storey car park and Shopmobility service, conveniently located near public transport.

2 miles from Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges

Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges is a natural reserve in Berkshire featuring woodland, heathland, and far-reaching views. It offers walking trails through redwood sequoia trees and wet woodland habitats important for wildlife. The site is free to visit and popular for nature and wildlife watching.

Located in Sandhurst

Sandhurst is a historic town in Berkshire known globally for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, featuring historic churches, local nature reserves, and a notable shopping and mercantile area called The Meadows.

Near Holmwood Common

Holmwood Common is a historic ancient common in Surrey offering beautiful woodland, sunny clearings, and ponds. It is ideal for walking, horse riding, and cycling, with accessible paths and family-friendly trails. Visitors can enjoy wildlife watching, seasonal fungi forays, and various community events.

3 miles from British Wildlife Centre

The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey is a zoo dedicated to British wildlife featuring around 40 species in their own enclosures, offering educational keeper talks and promoting conservation.

3 miles from Spookiful at Standen

5 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A Halloween-themed trail around the garden, with spooky features including creepy crows and Standen bats. Visitors can explore the Spookiful Bothy and take part in creative activities in the Witchard den.

Located in East Grinstead

East Grinstead is a historic market town in West Sussex noted for its 14th-century timber-framed buildings, diverse religious heritage, and cultural venues such as Chequer Mead Theatre. Visitors can explore the town centre on foot, enjoy the arts festival, and discover the town's unique history including its pioneering burns treatment hospital.

3 miles from Selsdon Wood

Selsdon Wood is a 200-acre local nature reserve woodland in Croydon, London, offering outdoor trails, wildlife corridor, and historical significance as a preserved natural area within the London green belt.

Near Abinger Roughs and Netley Park

Abinger Roughs and Netley Park offer extensive woodland and grassland with marked trails for walking and cycling, a natural play area, and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area features ancient oaks and has historical significance linked to Charles Darwin. Netley Park's woodland grounds provide scenic views over the Tillingbourne Valley, making it a great outdoor destination for families and nature lovers.

3 miles from We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ family trail at Hatchlands Park

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween family trail based on the children’s books, following the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they search for hidden ghosts around Hatchlands Park. The outdoor trail includes things to see and do along the way and is aimed at pre-schoolers and young children.

Near Birdworld

Birdworld is the UK's largest bird park featuring over 180 bird species, including many endangered, with outdoor exhibits such as the themed Terry Pratchett Owl Parliament, free-flying parrot aviary, and penguin colonies. It offers a family-friendly outdoor wildlife experience in Hampshire.

Near Leith Hill

Leith Hill is the highest summit of the Greensand Ridge in Surrey, England, featuring an 18th-century Gothic tower with panoramic views, surrounded by extensive woodland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It offers natural beauty, historical interest, and excellent outdoor walking opportunities.

Near Farnham Heath

Farnham Heath is a restored heathland nature reserve featuring vast heather expanses and diverse wildlife including rare reptiles, birds, and insects. It offers multiple waymarked trails with wheelchair accessible routes and is free to visit. The site provides outdoor nature experiences with no on-site food facilities, though neighbouring museum amenities are accessible.

3 miles from Tunsgate

Tunsgate is a Grade II listed neoclassical building in Guildford, originally a corn exchange, now serving as the entrance to a shopping centre featuring a historic mosaic floor.

Near Frensham Little Pond

Frensham Little Pond is a historic medieval fish pond and sanctuary set within internationally important heathland in Surrey, offering family-friendly trails, rare wildlife spotting, and an outdoor café with scenic views. It provides accessible paths and facilities, making it ideal for nature lovers and families alike.