Eden Walk
Eden Walk is an indoor shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames with over 20 stores including major retailers like Marks & Spencer and Primark, alongside food outlets. It has ample parking and is a central retail hub in the area.
Surrey
Surrey is a South East England county blending historic towns, medieval castles, dense woodlands, and scenic landscapes with strong cultural and transport links.
3 miles from Exhibition – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
8–25 Oct (another 16 days)
An exhibition explores J.M.W. Turner’s painting *Margate (?), from the Sea* and the history of his bequest to the nation. Visitors can see the painting alongside archival documents, letters and works by artists influenced by Turner.
Hatchlands Park
Hatchlands Park is a historic red-brick country house with notable Robert Adam interiors and surrounding landscaped gardens in Surrey. It features the world's largest collection of historic keyboard instruments and a rare Cobbe portrait of William Shakespeare, with facilities including a café, shop, and open parkland.
Polesden Lacey
Polesden Lacey is an Edwardian era country house and estate in Surrey, offering visitors a blend of indoor historical exhibits and outdoor estate walks, gardens, and woodland. Managed by the National Trust, it features fine art collections and hosts seasonal events including open-air performances.
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.
Near 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.
Centrale (Croydon)
Centrale is a large indoor shopping centre in Croydon, South London, featuring over 60 stores, an indoor food court, and its own Tramlink stop, making it a key retail destination in Greater London.
Shalford Mill
Shalford Mill is an 18th-century historic watermill in Surrey featuring preserved mill machinery and timber-framed architecture, set beside the River Tillingbourne. Visitors can explore both indoor exhibits and outdoor surroundings reflecting its working history and connection with the National Trust.
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.
Southside Wandsworth
Southside Wandsworth is a large indoor shopping centre in London featuring over 100 shops, a 14-screen cinema, children’s play area, diverse dining options, and an indoor go-karting track, providing a comprehensive retail and entertainment experience.
Runnymede
Runnymede is a historic water-meadow alongside the River Thames in Surrey, England, known for the sealing of Magna Carta. It features National Trust lands with natural floodplain meadows, memorials including the Magna Carta Memorial and Air Forces Memorial, as well as gardens and unique nature reserves.
Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Park is a large National Trust park in Morden, London, featuring historic buildings including Morden Hall, snuff mills, and a garden centre, set on the River Wandle with extensive parkland, footbridges, and a dog-friendly café.
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.
3 miles from Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Morden Hall park
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A digital folklore adventure in which groups use the Stranger Folk app to follow magical tasks, find mythical creatures and decide their fate while exploring Morden Hall Park. It is designed for children aged 7–11 to play with imaginative adults.
Treaty Centre
The Treaty Centre is an enclosed shopping mall in Hounslow, Greater London, offering over 270,000 square feet of retail space with 51 stores including Wilkinsons, and ample parking.
2 miles from ‘Journeys – Wedding Shawls, Baghs and Phulkaris from the Karun Thakar Collection'
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
An exhibition of intricately embroidered wedding shawls, baghs and phulkaris from the Karun Thakar Collection, displayed in the neoclassical rooms at Osterley. The textiles were made by young women in undivided Punjab for ceremonial use.
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.
Marble Hill
Marble Hill House is an early 18th-century Neo-Palladian villa in Twickenham, London, famous for its architectural design and historical associations with British royalty. Visitors can explore its richly decorated interiors and extensive parklands offering leisure and sports facilities, with a restored Georgian ambiance.
Near Knitting Group at Marble Hill
13 Oct, 20 Oct…
A weekly adult knitting group where crafters work on their own projects alongside one another and enjoy a knit and natter at the Coach House Cafe.
Farnham Castle
Farnham Castle is a historic 12th-century castle in Surrey that served as the residence of the Bishops of Winchester for over 800 years, featuring a preserved shell keep, curtain walls, historic gardens, and a visitors' exhibition detailing its 900-year history. It offers indoor tours of the keep and palace with outdoor exploration of its grounds and gardens.
Located in Farnham
Farnham is a historic market town in Surrey featuring a castle, vibrant arts scene, independent shops, and scenic walking routes including the start of the North Downs Way.
Bentall Centre, Kingston
Bentall Centre is a large indoor shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames featuring a wide variety of stores, unique architectural elements including the highest atrium ceiling in UK shopping centres and the largest single-truss escalator in the world, with free public access and a no-smoking policy.
3 miles from Kitchen Garden Sale at Marble Hill
8 Oct, 15 Oct…
A weekly sale of seasonal produce grown by Marble Hill’s volunteer gardeners, including fresh vegetables and cut flowers. Visitors can browse and buy produce at the north-east corner of Marble Hill Park.
Down House
Down House is the historic home of naturalist Charles Darwin where he developed his theory of evolution. Visitors can explore the restored Georgian house with original furnishings, Darwin's greenhouse, and extensive gardens including the Sandwalk woodland path. The site offers both indoor historical exhibits and outdoor natural landscapes.
Lewisham Shopping Centre
Lewisham Shopping Centre is a major indoor shopping mall in Lewisham, London, featuring around 70 stores, a street food market, and the Migration Museum, with plans for extensive redevelopment including new homes and public spaces.
Clandon Park
Clandon Park House is an early 18th-century Palladian country house near Guildford, Surrey, owned by the National Trust. Though significantly damaged by fire in 2015, it is a site of historical and architectural importance with restoration plans underway. Visitors can explore its extensive parkland, gardens, and the rare Maori meeting house, along with an associated regimental museum.
2 miles from 1776 - The World Turned Upside-down
7–9 Oct, 11–16 Oct
An exhibition in the main showrooms at Hatchlands Park explores how the American Declaration of Independence in 1776 affected people connected to the estate. Visitors can view information and displays about the event.
Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace in southeast London is a historic royal residence featuring a medieval great hall with the third-largest hammerbeam roof in England and an attached Art Deco house from the 1930s. Visitors can explore both the indoor period rooms and outdoor gardens with ruins, making it a unique architectural and historic experience.
The Glades (Bromley)
The Glades is a large indoor shopping centre in Bromley, Greater London, featuring 135 stores including major brands, a restaurant terrace, and extensive parking. It offers a comprehensive retail experience with an array of shops and eateries.
The Lexicon, Bracknell
The Lexicon is a large retail and leisure shopping centre in Bracknell, Berkshire, offering over 160 stores, dining options, and a cinema in a modern indoor environment.
Located in Bracknell
Bracknell is a historic market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, known for its new town heritage, extensive retail and arts offerings, music festivals, and proximity to natural woodlands, making it a diverse destination for visitors.
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 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.
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.
Whitgift Centre
Whitgift Centre is a major indoor shopping centre in Croydon, England, offering extensive retail space over three floors with popular stores and offices, managed by Hammerson Leasing and owned by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
Oakhurst Cottage
Oakhurst Cottage is a small Grade II listed historic cottage in Hambledon, Surrey, restored to represent a Victorian era labourer's home with preserved period furnishings and a garden featuring Victorian plants. Visitors can tour the cottage by appointment in small groups.
2 miles from Stranger Folk digital adventure at Winkworth Arboretum
10 Oct–8 Nov (next week)
A digital folklore adventure at Winkworth Arboretum for children aged 7–12 and adults to play together. Using the Stranger Folk app, teams follow magical prompts and complete tasks to find the creatures and decide their fate.
The Peacocks (Woking)
Victoria Place is a multi-storey shopping and leisure centre in Woking, Surrey, featuring around 90 retail units, various dining options, and access to a theatre and cinema, providing a vibrant indoor visitor experience.
Located in Woking
Woking is a historic town and borough in Surrey, England, known for its modern town centre, rich history including Woking Palace and the Shah Jahan Mosque, diverse cultural venues, and strong transport links including rail services.
Ham House
Ham House is a well-preserved 17th-century Stuart era house in London known for its rare survival of original interiors, lavishly furnished state apartments, and extensive formal gardens along the River Thames. Visitors can explore the historic interiors, art collections, and enjoy the restored gardens, with facilities including a café. It is also a popular location for film and television productions.
Near Guided Tree Tours at Marble Hill
9 Oct, 13 Nov
Volunteer guides lead a walk around Marble Hill Park, introducing its varied tree collection and explaining work to help the trees thrive.
Gatton Park
Gatton Park is a historic country estate in Surrey featuring Capability Brown landscaped parkland, ornamental gardens, the Grade II listed Gatton Hall, and the Grade I listed St Andrew's Church. The estate is partly owned by the National Trust and a school, offering both indoor and outdoor heritage experiences along with unique features like a stone circle and historic garden temple.
Standen
Standen is an Arts and Crafts house in West Sussex, featuring original Morris & Co. interiors and an extensive Arts and Crafts garden. Visitors can explore the historic house and surrounding gardens managed by the National Trust.
Near 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.
The Homewood
The Homewood is a Grade II listed modernist house near Esher, Surrey, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne and preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore its distinctive modern architecture, flexible living spaces, original furnishings and artworks, as well as its terrace, garden with ponds and swimming pool. The house offers a unique insight into mid-20th century English modernist design combined with a harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Near Tuesday Tree Walk
9 Jun, 7 Jul…
A Heritage Volunteer leads a one-hour guided walk around Claremont Landscape Garden, exploring a different tree-related subject each month. Attendees can learn about the garden’s trees and see areas of the grounds along the way.
575 Wandsworth Road
575 Wandsworth Road is a Georgian terraced house in London, decorated with intricate Moorish-inspired fretwork by Kenyan poet Khadambi Asalache, now open to the public for pre-booked guided tours as a museum.
Witley Common
Witley Common is a National Trust woodland and heathland site in Surrey featuring Bronze Age archaeological sites, diverse wildlife habitats, and a nature centre with educational activities for children. It offers a mix of outdoor natural exploration and indoor exhibits at the Witley Centre.
Putney Exchange
Putney Exchange is an indoor shopping centre located in Putney, London featuring 44 shops including a large Waitrose supermarket, with convenient entrances and rooftop parking.
The Mall (Bromley)
The Mall in Bromley is a small indoor shopping centre offering a range of retail stores and accessible by train and bus, redeveloped to enhance visitor experience.