Families Surrey West Magazine

01/10/2025

Join Kids for Kids Charity for a Fly-Fishing Day that provides emergency food for children facing starvation in Darfur, Sudan.

You’re invited to Park Lake, Albury Estate for an exclusive chance to fish on the Duke of Northumberland’s private lake. This very special, secluded lake provides the perfect day out for the family – both beginners and experienced fishermen are welcome!

Full Day or Half Day Tickets are available – start with breakfast by the water, lunch and end with tea at dusk. Plus enjoy coffee, tea, wine, beer and home-made cakes throughout the day. Tackle and tuition will be provided if needed. Children 10 and over are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

Purchase your tickets now - £150 for the Full Day or £85 for Half Day (AM or PM)
https://www.kidsforkids.org.uk/event/fly-fishing-2025

For more information: [email protected]; 07985 297594

Join us for our annual Charity Fly Fishing Day at Park Lake, Albury. Tuition, tackle, lunch and refreshments included!

26/09/2025

There is loads going on this Autumn at Farnham Maltings!

✨Family theatre
✨Bring your own baby comedy
✨Lots of half term workshops including Halloween cupcake decorating, soap making, polymer clay and loads more!

For details visit https://farnhammaltings.com/whats-on/

24/09/2025

Whilst play is the work of childhood, it is also well understood that the first five years of a child’s life are a critical period of development that shapes their entire future. Amesbury School in Hindhead and Little Amesbury nursery provides outstanding early years education to harness the potential of the early years and first school years.

As a child’s brain undergoes rapid growth, specialist teaching across the entire early years curriculum helps to unlock the potential of each child. A rich and varied curriculum ignites their spark of learning, finding out what they enjoy and what they are capable of. Specialist teaching in languages, tennis, dance, music and forest school helps children to explore the world whilst building a life long love of learning. To visit please contact: [email protected] or visit https://www.amesburyschool.co.uk/

23/09/2025

The Everything Electric Show is coming to Farnborough International on Sat 11 - Sun 12 October!

Get ready for an electrifying family day out! Discover the latest EV test drives and learn how clean energy can power your family home. Kids will love zipping around on micro-mobility and diving into exciting, educational activities. And find out which team will win in the live finale of Zapheap, with Robert Llewellyn and Colin Furze! Tickets start from just £10, and kids (15 and under) go free. Find out more and book tickets here: https://uk.everythingelectric.show/south

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

23/09/2025

Guess How Much I Love You weekend - 27 to 28 September

Explore the Guess How Much I Love You™ garden adventure trail and join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare for some additional garden activities as they get ready to celebrate the arrival of autumn. Hop along to the Hilltop Learning Studios and get involved in some arts and crafts or join our storytime at Hilltop Live.

Find out more https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/viewevent?EFID=4890&ESRC=CMS

19/09/2025

Playscene are experts in the design, manufacture and installation of playground equipment for schools and local authorities. They are a local family run business. Check out their page for examples of some of their recent transformations and testimonials.

https://www.play-scene.co.uk/

18/09/2025

🎅🦌Experience the magic of Chobham Adventure Farm's Christmas Adventure with Father Christmas and his pesky elves as they take you on a snow-packed journey to his toyshop!

You’ll have a one-to-one visit with Father Christmas plus you can choose your own present. Visit the real reindeer in the Reindeer Lodge, make some special reindeer food and have snowball fights with the elves! There is all the usual fun as well - indoor soft play with giant slides or venture outside to the bouncy pillows, zip-wires, donut slide and more.

For more info and bookings see https://www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk/christmas25

17/09/2025

St. Edmund’s is an independent co-educational day school for boys and girls from ages 2-16 in Hindhead. The school offers an innovative education that values progression, effort and commitment.

Their academic programme is well-rounded, preparing students for lifelong success with a 'give it a go' attitude that rewards effort and incentivises learning.

The next whole school Open Morning is on Saturday 4th October. There is also a 'What the Ladybird Heard', Open Morning Trail (for Nursery to Form 2). To find out more and register visit https://www.saintedmunds.co.uk/admissions/open-mornings-school-hindhead-surrey

16/09/2025

❄️✨The Snowsmith is an original festive tale that will enthral the whole family. It is on at Farnham Maltings from Fri 12-Wed 24 Dec (including relaxed and captioned performances).

What can unite the grumpy town of Thawmor this winter? Legends tell of soft white snow that blankets the ground, and inventor Eira is determined to bring it back. So, grab your goggles and join her madcap adventure as she battles a fearsome whale, explores an abandoned mine, and meets a herd of goats whilst finding unlikely friends in the strangest of places.

Breathtaking puppetry, live songs and folk music, all led by captivating storytellers, plus you can meet the puppets after the show!

📍Farnham Maltings
🎟️ £14.50-£20. Book via https://farnhammaltings.com/

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

Located in the centre of Guildford, the RGS is an independent day school for boys aged three to 18. In its latest inspection report the ISI described RGS Guildford as having two ‘Significant Strengths’ – an accolade awarded to only a small handful of schools across the country, where a school demonstrates a clear, measurable, and profoundly positive impact on its students.

Open Days take place in October across Nursery, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. Book your place at www.rgsg.co.uk/admissions/visit-us

13/09/2025

🎃 🕸️ Our latest issue is out!
💥Find out what’s on in September and October
💥Loads of ideas for things to do in October half term
💥Children's clubs and classes
💥Parenting articles and lots more!
Read it here 👇

What's on in September and October 2025 - workshops, days out, children's theatre and holiday camps. Plus ideas for children's clubs & classes and lots more!