Surrey Day

Surrey Day celebrations to return in May 2020

A celebration of all that is great about the county, Surrey Day is set to return for a second year to bring the county’s towns, villages and attractions together for one big party on Saturday May 2.

The community initiative, which is spearheaded by Visit Surrey, the county’s official tourist board, alongside partners BBC Surrey and Surrey Life, aims to put Surrey firmly on the map.

“Surrey Day is such a fantastic opportunity to showcase the brilliant people, things to do and must-visit destinations that make Surrey such a special place to live and visit,” says Chris Howard, the chair of Visit Surrey.

“We’re England’s most wooded county with stunning countryside, famous viewpoints and have world class tourist attractions, and yet people still sometimes think of Surrey as just an extension of London.”

We have world class attractions with everything from luxury resorts such as Beaverbrook, to family fun days out to the birthplace of motor racing at Brooklands Museum, spectacular National Trust properties, the historic RHS Wisley or horse racing at one of Surrey's four famous racecourses. 

Surrey is also blessed with lots to do for children including Godstone Farm and Bocketts Farm Park, Birdworld near Farnham, or Go Ape and other fun activities to tire out the little ones, and of course, the natural delights of the Surrey Hills - there is so much for people to explore.

Then, of course, there are the natural delights of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for people to explore.

“There was such a wonderful atmosphere at all of the events held last year, and we’re hoping even more people, destinations and attractions will get involved in 2020 to make it a bigger, better and extra special occasion.”

Last year’s events included a street party at the mysterious beauty spot Silent Pool featuring Albury Organic Vineyard and friends; a beacon lighting at Priory Farm with street food and live music; and a free entry day for Surrey residents at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village in Compton, The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking, as well as other attractions.
Surrey’s breath-taking countryside also formed the backdrop for several special Surrey Day events include a litter picking picnic on Whitmoor Common, and a guided Surrey Hills walk along part of the North Downs Way from Guildford to Chilworth's historic Gunpowder Mill site.

Surrey Day takes place on the first Saturday in May every year and local residents and visitors to the county are encouraged to share their photos and what they most love about Surrey using the hashtag #SurreyDay, as well as getting out and about to enjoy fantastic events and offers.

List your Surrey Day event for free on our website.  Members of Visit Surrey will also have their event listed on our special Surrey Day page.

Watch this space for further information closer to the time.

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