Things to Do in Surrey

There's some fantastic things to do this Summer in Surrey.  Explore scenic footpaths, as the fresh greens shoots appear in the leafiest county in England.    

With some of the best attractions in the South East England, first class entertainment venues and an outdoor adventure playground waiting to be discovered, you'll find an abundance of things to do in Surrey that will keep you returning again and again.   So where to start, the hardest part is choosing your personal favourites.  Read on to discover and start planning your days out in Surrey.

Attractions

Surrey has some amazing attractions, whether yo are visiting Surrey for the first time or returning you’ll discover a county full of landmarks and exciting things to do.  Take a look at our animal attractions page and your will find Surrey offers plenty for wildlife enthusiasts.  Visit Runnymede, the historic site where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215 or enjoy a beautifully landscaped garden or park.   Discover Denbies Wine Estate, one of the largest vineyards in England or explore an historic house or palace.  If you are looking for family fun, we have farms, museums and theme parks for you to enjoy. Check out our Top Ten Lists or our suggested itineraries to help you plan your days. 

Countryside, towns and villages

Relax and explore the beautiful countryside and surrounding chocolate box villages.  For those who love walking we have some of the most extensive footpaths networks in the country. You could take it up a gear and hit one of the many mountain bike trails Surrey has to offer. For road cyclist, the 2012 Olympic Cycle route up Box Hill is a must do and has helped make Surrey a real Mecca for cyclists.  Visit one of Surrey’s vibrant towns and discover some of our independent shops and cafes.

Activities

To complement our countryside Surrey has some wonderful activities.  Soar at treetop level at Go Ape , Wild Wood Adventure or Skywalk Adventure, ice skate or go bowling at Guildford Spectrum or splash and have fun in one of the many swimming pools located across the county.  Head to Topgolf and challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf game or an exhilarating and memorable day or half day at Campaign Paintball & Laser Park.   For a more leisurely boat trip down the river on a summers day at Dapdune Wharf.

Events

Immerse yourself in Surrey’s the vibrant arts and culture scene.  With a diverse range of events from outdoor theatre performances to walking, literacy or food festivals you're spoilt for choice of ways to be entertained - take a look at our events page.

Food and Drink

We have some truly fantastic places to eat in Surrey, ranging from fine dining restaurants to traditional english pubs.  Enjoy award-winning beers from microbreweries, visit a local gin distillery or winery.

Special offers

Throughout the year many Surrey attractions and activity providers run special offers so you can enjoy the best days out for less.

Short break

With so much to see and do here in Surrey, why not make a short break of it and enjoy and stay in some of our beautiful hotels or cosy B & B’s.

So, whether you're visiting Surrey for a day, a weekend or a couple of weeks, you'll find lots of fabulous things to see and do in the area.  Make memories in Surrey.

Please remember to check the attraction's website before you travel to avoid disappointment,  as opening dates and times may change.

Why not use the itinerary planner tool and build your own favourite day out.  The ITINERARY PLANNER tool (found at the top of each page)  enables you to select any number of tourism products or attractions and add them to a 'virtual' itinerary.  This itinerary can be viewed at any point as you browse around our website and shows the locations of each establishment plotted directly onto a dynamic map. The itinerary includes summaries of the included attractions as well as providing road directions and distances so that you can get an idea of how far each location is from one another.

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Keep scrolling and use our search box to find great days out for everybody!  Use the "Map View" to find an attraction near you.