Families Surrey West Magazine

17/12/2025

As part of their Centenary Year celebrations, Frensham Heights premiered their new school film recently. 2025 marks 100 years of Frensham Heights and gives Frensham the opportunity to celebrate the education that made Frensham different, even revolutionary back in 1925, but today as the film quotes “has never felt more relevant”.

Frensham’s Founders, three women who wanted to break the traditional, Victorian, educational mould were passionate about offering an alternative style of education with the child at its heart. A school and a community based on mutual respect, tolerance and generosity of spirit which would educate the whole child – mind, body and spirit. Today, Frensham continues what their Founders started in 1925.

2025 marks 100 years of Frensham Heights School. We are celebrating an education that made Frensham different, even revolutionary back in 1925, but today as ...

11/12/2025

Have you discovered the Snow Dogs trail at Hatchlands Park National Trust? Plus the house is decorated for Christmas 🎄🎁😍

🎄Christmas everywhere you turn🎄
Don't miss Christmas at Hatchlands Park this year, where the house is beautifully decorated and we have a family trail out in the park too🐾

🏠 1st - 31st December
🕰️ 12pm - 3pm, daily (except 24th & 25th December)

🌳 1st December - 6th January
🕰️ 10am - 4pm, daily (except 24th & 25th December)

💰 Free, NAA

© National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Wild in Art

Meet Bluebird - inspired by the magic of a perfect ski day in the mountains. Crisp peaks rise against a bright, clear sky, while fresh tracks sweep down soft snow. The design that evokes that carefree, wide-open feeling you get when the weather clears, and the mountain is yours to explore.

04/12/2025

🎄Step into the festive magic at Little Street this Christmas! 🎅
Join them in their immersive role-play town for seasonal fun:

🎁 Decorate the Christmas tree
🐧 Build an igloo for the penguins
🦌 Check up on the reindeer
💌 Deliver festive letters & gifts
🤴 Enjoy a Christmas makeover
🎭 Star in a holiday show

Activities run until 30th December and are included in standard entry.

🎉 Plus, don’t miss their magical Elf Pyjama Play Sessions - follow them on socials for updates!

https://www.little-street.co.uk/

Little Street Children's Role Play West Byfleet Little Street Childrens Role Play Frimley Little Street Children's Role Play Rudgwick - Horsham

01/12/2025

At Winkworth Arboretum NT families can step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker on a woodland trail, where scenes from the beloved tale come to life among the trees alongside life-sized nutcracker sculptures. There are festive games along the way and seasonal treats to enjoy from the tearoom. Don’t miss the chance for a ride on the vintage carousel for the perfect festive day out. 🎠

The trail is free with normal admission and runs until Sunday 4th January.

Find out more here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/fc331922-a4e1-40b1-9273-41af4145032b

29/11/2025

🎅Celebrate the festive season at Gym Jams Soft Play, a multi-award-winning soft play for babies and toddlers aged 0–3. Their cosy venue offers a safe, clean space for little ones to crawl, toddle, and climb. Located in the charming village of Normandy, with free parking and great transport links, they’re part of a 30-acre community site featuring a playground, café, and shop.

✨Enjoy a magical winter visit full of sparkle and cheer plus special Santa sessions available too! Meet Santa in his grotto - Santa will have a small pressie for each child. Available on Wed 17 Dec, Fri 19 Dec, Sun 21 Dec and Mon 22 Dec. For more information and to book please visit
www.gym-jams.co.uk/christmas-2025.

25/11/2025

🎄Wild ‘N’ Out on the Willinghurst Estate is not your traditional soft play. It’s a bespoke children’s space for ages 6 months to 8 years, inspired by the estate’s seasonal offerings—from fishing lakes to pumpkin patches and Christmas trees—blending farmhouse charm with playful creativity.

🎅During your 90-minute session at Wild ‘N’ Out, your little explorer can enjoy a magical visit with Father Christmas. Step into a cosy festive setting where Father Christmas shares a heartwarming story about the magic of Christmas. Each child will then have the special opportunity to choose their very own Christmas book, personally stamped by Father Christmas himself — a keepsake to treasure and remember this special experience.

🎟️Book online at www.willinghurstestate.co.uk

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/