Things to do this October Half Term in Surrey
Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Looking for half-term adventures in Surrey this October?
We’ve rounded up some of the best half-term activities in Surrey below to help you plan your next adventure.
Before you travel, don’t forget to check the event’s official website for up-to-date details on opening times and availability.
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Have a fun half term in Surrey — if you dare!
HALF TERM EVENTS
Awesome Autumn! at Birdworld
Celebrate the colours of autumn with trails, leaf art, and hands-on creative activities. Collect…
Claytime | Pippbrook House
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with…
Beginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 10-13yrs | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Join us for a magic workshop and become a young magician! Magicians have always guarded their…
Beginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 6-9yrs | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Join us for a magic workshop and become a young magician! Magicians have always guarded their…
Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 12yrs+ | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Embrace those autumnal vibes as you design and create your very own spooktacular soaps just in time…
The Selfish GIant - Guildford Cathedral
Step into an exciting world with The Selfish Giant, a heart warming family show by Riding Lights…
Fun with animals
British Wildlife Centre
The British Wildlife Centre in the heart of the East Surrey countryside is home to the finest…
Bocketts Farm Park
'Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm whatever the weather! Set in the beautiful Surrey…
Godstone Farm
Godstone Farm in Surrey has been known for delivering a great day out for the family for over 40…
Birdworld
Welcome to Birdworld! Nestled just outside Farnham on the Hampshire-Surrey border, Birdworld is home…
Merrist Wood Events
Merrist Wood is not just a college – it’s indoor and outdoor facilities are available to…
October Half Term Events
Little Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Discover the joy of sharing live musical experiences with your child in these fun-filled music…
Little Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Discover the joy of sharing live musical experiences with your child in these fun-filled music…
Little Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Discover the joy of sharing live musical experiences with your child in these fun-filled music…
Community Drum Circle | Cranleigh Arts
Ray Watters is back for another fun-packed community drum circle. This fun, noisy, family friendly…
Youth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs)Youth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Join the Youth Theatre Are you aged 13 to 16 and bursting with creativity, energy, and a love for…
Awesome Autumn! at Birdworld
Celebrate the colours of autumn with trails, leaf art, and hands-on creative activities. Collect…
Claytime | Pippbrook House
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with…
Beginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 10-13yrs | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Join us for a magic workshop and become a young magician! Magicians have always guarded their…
Beginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 6-9yrs | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Join us for a magic workshop and become a young magician! Magicians have always guarded their…
Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Three Little Pigs | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Three little pigs set off on an adventure to build homes of their very own. Along the way…
Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 12yrs+ | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Embrace those autumnal vibes as you design and create your very own spooktacular soaps just in time…
Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 5yrs+ | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Halloween soap-making workshop – perfect for creative…
Gamers' Lounge | Cranleigh Arts
Get ready for some retro-gaming fun as The Gamers' Lounge returns to Cranleigh Arts with over…
Spot's Birthday Party | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Make memories with the whole family, at this very special birthday party! Join Spot and his friends…
The Selfish GIant - Guildford Cathedral
Step into an exciting world with The Selfish Giant, a heart warming family show by Riding Lights…
Thrills, activities & adventures
Guildford Spectrum
Looking for an action-packed day out in Surrey? Guildford Spectrum is one of the South East’s…
AirHop Trampoline Park Guildford
Ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids. Situated close to the A3, AirHop Guildford has more…
Go Ape Alice Holt
With Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Plus, Treetop Adventure, Nets Adventure, and Forest Biking…
Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Esher
Jump In Adventure Park Esher is packed full of fun for all the family with a trampoline park…
Campaign Paintball & Laser Park
If you are looking for an exciting day out, birthday party or corporate event Campaign can help you…
Wild Wood Adventure
Go Wild in the Woods! Wild Wood Adventure has over 60 challenges soaring 42ft in the air and is one…
The Oakwood
The Oakwood offers an elevated experience for adventure seekers, fitness lovers, families, coworkers…
Mercedes-Benz World
Nestled in the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey, Mercedes-Benz World is…
Museums
Dapdune Wharf
Simple riverside pleasures This is a place where past meets present, rural tranquillity meets urban…
Godalming Museum
Explore the story of the Godalming and its people. Uncover some surprising connecctions with…
Guildford Museum
Guildford Museum is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday open from 12 noon until 4:30pm…
London Bus Museum
Owned by the London Bus Preservation Trust and situated on the Brooklands Museum site, the London…
Museum of Farnham
The museum is set in a wonderful Grade 1 listed, Georgian town house and tells the story of…
Museum of Military Medicine
For over 200 years, the men and women of the Army Medical Services have been saving our lives and…
Ripley Museum
The museum may well be the smallest Arts Council accredited museum in the country. It was once a…
Spike Heritage Centre
The Spike is privately owned by the Charlotteville Jubilee Trust and opens for visitors to the…
Surrey Heath Museum
Surrey Heath Museum is a local museum telling the stories of the area's past - covering the…
Brooklands Museum
Plan your Visit - Ticket information We encourage you to continue to prebook tickets for daily…
Lightbox Gallery
Discover more at Lightbox Gallery & Museum Located in the heart of Woking, the Lightbox Gallery…
Rural Life Living Museum
The Rural Life Living Museum is here thanks to Madge and Henry Jackson, an inspiring couple who…
Watts Gallery
Watts Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub in the Surrey countryside. Founded by artists George…
Family attractions
The Sculpture Park
Visit the most atmospheric sculpture park in Britain. The Sculpture Park is sited within 10 acres of…
Polesden Lacey National Trust
Rich in history, the 1400-acre estate at Polesden Lacey dates back to Roman times and boast stunning…
Hampton Court Palace
The splendid formal gardens, elegant cobbled courtyards and magnificent Tudor and Baroque…
Claremont Landscape Garden
Steeped in nearly 300 years of history, this eighteenth-century garden is a green oasis in the heart…
Hatchlands Park - National Trust
Just 45 minutes outside Greater London, the green wide-open spaces and ancient woodland at…
RHS Garden Wisley
A new dedicated bridge into RHS Wisley is now open. If travelling by car, visitors who would…
Winkworth Arboretum National Trust
This summer, visitors to Winkworth Arboretum will be welcomed through a brand-new entrance building…
Watts Gallery
Watts Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub in the Surrey countryside. Founded by artists George…
Painshill
Painshill: A Walk Through a Living Work of Art Painshill offers a unique experience, a stroll…
Brooklands Museum
Plan your Visit - Ticket information We encourage you to continue to prebook tickets for daily…
Nova Cinema
Nova Cinema is Woking's premier destination for film lovers, showcasing the latest blockbuster…
Low cost days out
Riverside Park Nature Reserve
Managed by Guildford Borough Council, this 30 hectare reserved is located on the north eastern…
Gatton Park
Gatton Park near Reigate is a beautiful historic parkland being restored by The Gatton Trust…
Spike Heritage Centre
The Spike is privately owned by the Charlotteville Jubilee Trust and opens for visitors to the…
Box Hill
Visit Box Hill for breathtaking walks and panoramic views. This outstanding area of woodland and…
Leith Hill & Tower
Located just south of Dorking, the summit of Leith Hill Tower reaches 1,029 ft (313 m), making it…
Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl
Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl are a remarkable landscape. The common is a…
Alice Holt Forest
Alice Holt has something for everyone! Whether you are looking for an exciting treetop adventure, a…
Stoke Park
Situated between London Road and Parkway, Stoke Park is Guildford’s largest and best-known…