Monday October 26 to Friday October 30, 2020

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Are you looking for things to do in Surrey with the family this October half term?  Let us give you some ideas for some great family fun days out over half term in Surrey.

What about these great ideas?

Family time

• Once again the Dragons are returning to Painshill. Release your inner knight and take on the dragon quest to find each statue located across this beautiful landscape.

• The birthplace of British motorsport, Brooklands Museum near Weybridge is a great place to go for some half term fun. Get ready for a spook-tacular week as they track down the ghosts of Brooklands' past this October.

• Nothing beats messing about on the river, so charter your own GoBoat and explore the River Thames. Sail up river to Hampton Court Palace passing Raven’s Ait and Thames Ditton Island. Open every day through half term until dusk, and you can have 10% discount between Monday, October 26 and Friday, October 30 by entering the code VISITSURREY10 when booking online.

• Jump on your broomstick and have a horribly good time on the Spooky Trail at Priory Farm’s Discovery Walk in South Nutfield. Open from Saturday, October 10 to Sunday November 12. There will also be tractor rides to the pumpkin fields. Booking essential and tickets are now very limited.

• Treat the children to a day at Bocketts Farm near Leatherhead, where they have a packed programme of fun and activities in store. With over 70 new born lambs due, pony rides, cute rabbits to cuddle and feed and the many wonderful farm animals to meet, you can enjoy a full day of entertainment at Bocketts Farm.

• Younger ones will love the Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling event at Denbies Wine Estate. It will be full steam ahead at 10am and 11am, Monday to Friday, during half term. October 26-30. Don’t forget to bring your favourite ted.

• The British Wildlife Centre near Lingfield is a perfect destination for little wildlife lovers and explorers. Walk through the red squirrel enclosure, traverse the wetland boardwalk and enjoy keeper talks and the much-loved owl flying displays.

• Pick the perfect pumpkin at Secretts - this award-winning farm shop and seasonal Pick Your Own in Milford, near Godalming, will be hosting a ticketed Pumpkin Week this year, from Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, October 31. Pumpkin Week is now sold out. 

Art + crafts

• Watts Gallery - Artists' Village in Compton is a fabulous place to visit at any time of year, but early spring is ideal for making the most of the gorgeous grounds and woodland. After wandering around the gallery and the Artists’ Village, meander through the lawns and woodland and book onto one of the half term workshops.  

• Searching for inspiration? The Sculpture Park near Farnham is hard to beat. Take yourself on a self-guided tour of the 800 or sculptures nestled in ten acres of arboretum and water gardens. Walk as far as you want to and at your own pace. Can you find the giant wyvern dragon? 

• Plan a visit to the WWF's Living Planet Centre in Woking and explore the extraordinary habitats of animals. Find out more about our amazing planet on one of the fantastic workshops.

• Combine art and horticulture with a visit to the The Savill Garden `Art in the Garden exhibition which runs until November 3.  Explore the beautiful gardens and admire  66 sculptures, all inspired by the natural world. 

Thrills, activities + adventures.

• Zip from heights of over 30 feet, clamber across rickety bridges and test your balance on the tightropes at Skywalk Adventure; all the while enjoying breath-taking views over dry ski slopes and Sandown Park Racecourse.

•  With a Treetop Challenge and a Treetop Adventure,  Go Ape Alice Holt is ideal for thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies and full on, family fun. There are super high platforms and gut-wrenching crossings on the Challenge course whereas the Adventure route is the perfect learning ground for young adventurers. It’s fair to say - there’s something for everyone.

• Get the adrenalin rushing with a family day out to Campaign Paintball. Open every Saturday and Sunday during October, there will be themed Halloween games on October 31. You’ll be kitted out in the latest gear then let loose in a 100-acre forest near Cobham.

• Looking after under 12s over the half term break and looking for away for them to expend some energy indoors, while you enjoy a spot of tea and cake? Head to Wacky Kingdom, an exciting soft play centre located in Redhill.

• Visit Guildford Spectrum to keep your children active. With so many activities, including bowling, and more, there is no chance of them getting bored! 

• Get in the swing at Topgolf in Addlestone. Topgolf is a game that anyone can play (and win!). Points are scored by hitting micro-chipped golf balls at giant dartboard-like targets.

• Cycling enthusiasts should head over to St Martha-on-the-Hill church this half term for the start of the Downs Link and beautiful views. This 37 miles bike trail follows a disused railway line between the North Downs and South Downs.

• You are never too far from stunning countryside and wonderful parks and gardens in Surrey. Spend a day exploring beautiful Virginia Water Lake. Discover the ruins of Leptis Magna, the ornamental cascade waterfall and the towering 100-foot Totem Pole.

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Enjoy your half term in Surrey!