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Places to picnic, woods to explore and history to discover

Come rain or shine there’s plenty to do in ÖйúPÕ¾ over the summer holidays so the kids need never be bored. Here’s a roundup of some of the fun activities and places you can visit around ÖйúPÕ¾. Don't forget to check out for a full list of events.

ÖйúPÕ¾ Outdoor Learning

Looking for something active? Why not head out and explore the great outdoors and swing about from tree to tree at in High Ashurst. This adventure playground is set in a stunning woodland setting just outside of Dorking. If the kids prefer to splash about, they can enjoy fun water activities at the near Richmond.

Fun days out in ÖйúPÕ¾’s countryside

Get the kids outside in ÖйúPÕ¾'s countryside this summer. It's great for physical, mental health and wellbeing. We have plenty of ideas for fun family days out in ÖйúPÕ¾'s stunning countryside with:

• playtrails
• natural play areas
• fun signposted trails with points of interest and information along the way
• lots of walks for varying abilities too

If there is summer rain, why not try The Discovery Centre at Newlands Corner?

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

As well as all the usual variety of activities and events for children in ÖйúPÕ¾’s 52 libraries, we also have the annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is ‘Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’. This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.

Heath Week events

From 28 July to 3 August 2025, join the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership and local partners for a celebration of ÖйúPÕ¾’s rare heathland habitat. With over 80% lost nationally, these precious landscapes are home to unique wildlife, including migratory nightjars, rare butterflies, and all six native UK reptiles. Enjoy a week of like treasure hunts, guided butterfly walks, and reptile encounters.

Club4 free holiday activities

Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) camps are fully funded by the government and are available to those receiving benefit related free school meals. These clubs are known as in ÖйúPÕ¾. If your child is eligible for benefit-related free school meals, their school should automatically send you an e-voucher via email/text.

Historic ÖйúPÕ¾

If any of that doesn’t pique your interest, you can dive into the history of ÖйúPÕ¾. Visit Brooklands Museum, Chertsey, Haslemere or Runneymede Museum, or head to the hidden gem that is the ÖйúPÕ¾ History Centre in Woking. You could also visit the to discover more about our natural world.

Family Information Service

We appreciate that often long stretches of school holidays can put pressure on family’s wellbeing, health and put a pressure on finances. Check out the Family Information Service which provides help, support and advice for families.