Things to do on a rainy day in Surrey

It can be difficult to know what to do on a rainy day, but don’t let the rain spoil your fun. Here are great things to do in Surrey when it rains. Please be aware that due to social distancing rules, tickets may need to be pre-booked. Please check with the venues before visiting. 

• Animal attractions with all-weather areas – many of our Surrey animal attractions are designed to keep the family entertained whatever the weather. There are indoor play barns at Godstone Farm and Bocketts Farm, where you can slide down a giant four lane astro-slide!
• Afternoon Tea – enjoy the delights of a quintessential afternoon tea in impressive surroundings.  Many hotels in Surrey also have excellent afternoon tea offerings. 
• Brewery Tour – Hogs Back Brewery is open for guided tours throughout the week, where one of their expert and entertaining guides will show you around the brewery and offer you a sample or two. Pre-booking essential.
• Discover a Surrey Museum – delve into history at one our many museums, including Brooklands Museum. Here you will find a wide range of motoring and aviation exhibits, including the only Concorde with public access in South East England. 
• Book yourself a spa break – forget the weather and indulge yourself with a relaxing treatment or two at an award-winning Surrey spa.
• Visit a Farm Shop – pick up a tasty treat in a farm shop and enjoy an indoor picnic at home with some tasty local produce.
• Galleries - Surrey is lucky to be home to award-winning galleries including the The Lightbox in Woking, where you will discover three floors of ever-changing exhibition space as well as a delightful coffee shop. At the historic Watts Gallery - Artists' Village at Compton you’ll discover the Victorian paintings and sculpture of George F and Mary Watts. Surrey museums host a robust programme of events and free exhibitions throughout the year.
• Go to the cinema - Nova Cinema  - is a perfect way to brighten a rainy day.  Nova Cinema in Woking offers top of the range technology and seven screens - a perfect place to enjoy the latest Hollywood bockbuster or family favourite.  
• Get wet at Aqua Sports – This lake-based watersports centre in Surrey offers the opportunity to learn to paddleboard, kayak, canoe and windsurf in a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Uncover a historic property – explore one of Surrey’s amazing historic buildings. We have many impressive buildings on the doorstep for you to visit. Explore Henry VIII’s majestic Hampton Court Palace or Polesden Lacey, the former home of Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville. 
• Go ice-skating or bowling indoors at Guildford Spectrum. With its Olympic sized ice rink and 32 lane ten pin bowl all under one roof, it is the perfect rainy day solution.
• Gardens with impressive Glasshouses - there’s no need to stop visiting beautiful gardens if it rains. RHS Wisley showcases wonderful plant collections in truly magnificent glasshouses.
• Learn how local wine is produced - A visit to Denbies Wine Estate will give visitors of all ages a unique and fascinating insight into all aspects of the wine producing process without having to go outside. 
• Explore some of Surrey’s towns - What a perfect time to discover some of Surrey’s vibrant towns and quaint villages. The best towns to find antiques being Farnham and Dorking, while the charming towns of Haslemere and Godalming offer visitors independent shops to browse and explore. For cool designer brands and luxury retailers, why not head to Guildford, Woking or Kingston?
• Theatre trips – enjoy unbelieveable productions at one of Surrey's impressive theatres and entertainment venues. The New Victoria Theatre at Woking; Guildford’s G Live and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre or Cranleigh Arts Centre all host a variety of theatre productions, as well as comedy and live music events.
• See a great British pottery in action - If you and your family fancy doing something a bit different and are looking for an interesting place to go, book yourself onto a free week day tour at Grayshott Pottery near Hindhead. You will be able to lunch at the cafe or enjoy afternoon tea, all the while forgetting it's raining outside.

The above are just some of our suggestions for rainy days in Surrey but you may have other things in mind - keep scrolling for more ideas.