Families Surrey West Magazine

22/11/2025

🐇🎩Alice’s Christmas in Wonderland launches today at Polesden Lacey - National Trust and runs until Sun 4 Jan (Polesden Lacey is closed on 24 and 25 Dec).

🎄✨See the house dressed for a Christmas Wonderland with sparkling displays based on scenes from the book, Christmas decorations and twinkling trees. Outside, follow the children’s trail around the grounds and enjoy festive fun and treats. No need to book in advance. Admission + £5 per trail, which includes a prize.

Find out more here:

Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland comes to Polesden Lacey this Christmas, as the house turns into a festive Wonderland. 22 November - 4 January.

21/11/2025

✨✨Glow at RHS Garden Wisley is now open and runs until Sunday 4th January. We had a fantastic time there last night - it is a stunning trail with incredible illuminations showcasing the beautiful garden. It is the 10th anniversary of Glow this year!

There are lots of festive food and drink options and you exit through the shop which is always a great place to pick up a pressie or two. What a great start to Christmas!🎄

Tickets must be bought in advance. https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/wisley-glow

20/11/2025

⛄🐾Discover The Snowdogs atHatchlands Park National Trust this Christmas! Inspired by the animated sequel to the late Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book The Snowman™, take a festive sculpture trail through the parkland to find Wild in Art’s ten uniquely decorated sculptures of The Snowdog and enjoy festive family activities along the way. Runs until Tuesday 6th January 10am-4pm.

🎄✨And throughout December you can visit the house for a traditional country house Christmas. Enjoy the sparkle of the beautifully decorated trees, the festive fireplaces and the glow of the Christmas lights. And see if you can spot clues about the Hatchlands dogs who have lived here over the years. The House is open Mon 1-Wed 31 Dec 12-3pm.

All this is included in normal admission. Please note that the park and house are closed on 24th-25th December.

Find out more here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/hatchlands-park/events

18/11/2025

✨🎅There is lots going on this Christmas at Princes Mead Shopping Centre in Farnborough! There is a free Santa's grotto which opens on Sun 23 November and is then open every weekend up to and including Sun 21 December. Times are 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. No booking required, a queuing system will be in place. There is also lots more free entertainment in the centre every Saturday from Sat 22 Nov - Sat 20 Dec.

See http://princesmead.co.uk/whats-on

17/11/2025

🎅Enjoy A Traditional Christmas at The Museum of Farnham - a day full of festive cheer for all the family!

🤶Meet Father Christmas and receive a special gift, make reindeer food with Mrs Christmas, create some festive crafts and learn all about Christmas traditions throughout history. For ages 2+.

🗓️Available on Sat 29-Sun 30 Nov.

🎟️Book tickets via: https://farnhammaltings.com/events/a-traditional-christmas

Museum of Farnham Farnham Maltings

14/11/2025

🎅🌟Meet Father Christmas at Santa’s Sitting Room between 19th and 24th December ...

Spend quality time in the comfort of his cosy, beautifully adorned sitting room. Book in individual family groups. Every child receives a soft plush toy and will be noted down in Santa’s magic book ready for the big Day!

Sitting Rooms at either Godalming (Denningberg Centre, GU7 1HP) or Leatherhead (Leatherhead Institute, KT22 8AH).

For more information and to book visit: https://santasittingroom.littleboxoffice.com/

11/11/2025

🎅 Cherry Trees UK are delighted to share that Father Christmas has found time to drop by their Little Bookham Christmas Market on Saturday 29 November, and you can pre-book your slot to visit him!

🎁Wander through the festive market to find Santa’s rustic Grotto, before being invited to meet Father Christmas himself, hear one of his favourite Christmas stories, and receive your very own gift to take home. You can book a 5-minute slot for just £5 per child (each slot can host four children, with the option for an adult to accompany each child at no additional cost).

🎟️To book and for more information visit: www.cherrytrees.org.uk/lbcm25

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

Imagination Children's Role Play is an award winning role play venue for 0-7 year olds in the heart of Camberley - the perfect place to visit when it is raining!

🏴‍☠️🐯The sessions provide an educational experience in a fun and safe learning environment. Children can explore the different rooms which include a Pirate Ship, Jungle room, Vets room and a designated safe play area for babies.

☕The café serves delicious homemade lunches, snacks and drinks with options for dietary requirements.

To book visit www.imagination-roleplay.co.uk.

🎁🎄Join them for a Christmas photo shoot on Fri 28 November! For further details call 01276 423430.

07/11/2025

Our Nov/Dec issue is out now! Find out what's on this Christmas:

🎅Where to see Santa
🎭Christmas shows and pantos
✨Christmas light switch ons
🎁Christmas festivals and fairs
🎄Days out and fun workshops

You can read it here👇

Find out what's on this Christmas - where to see Santa, pantos and family Christmas shows, children's workshops, Christmas markets and loads more!

07/11/2025

🌲The brand-new Stick Man Christmas trail is now running at Alice Holt Forest! Help Stick Man to deliver the final present, can you work out who it’s for? Pick up an activity pack from the Visitor Centre, which includes an activity leaflet, keyring, sticker sheet, reveal lens and a pencil, for just £4. Don’t forget to take your selfie at the end and share it for your friends to see. Don’t miss out on the Giant Marble Run when you visit too!

https://www.forestryengland.uk/alice-holt-forest
Alice Holt Forest - Forestry England

06/11/2025

🎅✨Meet Father Christmas between 19th and 24th December in Santa's Sitting Room!

Spend quality time in the comfort of his cosy, beautifully adorned sitting room. Book in individual family groups. Every child receives a soft plush toy and will be noted down in Santa’s magic book ready for the big Day!

Sitting Rooms at either Godalming (Denningberg Centre, GU7 1HP) or Leatherhead (Leatherhead Institute, KT22 8AH).

For more information and to book visit: https://santasittingroom.littleboxoffice.com/