Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August Smoke & Fire Festival – Ascot The Smoke and Fire Festival at Ascot Racecourse on 5–6 July 2025 is a sizzling treat for families! Enjoy livefire cooking demos, fun kids’ cookery classes, a mini farm, face painting, and inflatable play zones. Parents can relax with amazing street food, BBQ galore, and live music while the kids explore hands-on activities and tasty treats. It’s a feast of flavours, flames, and family fun—perfect for a summer day out everyone will love! Every Sunday until 31st August Clay Club at Watts Gallery Guildford Every Sunday, join our Watts ceramicist for Clay Club! As a family, get hands-on and messy with clay to wedge, carve, mould, roll, sculpt and create clay masterpieces. Themes will change fortnightly, inspired by Watts Gallery’s rich heritage of pottery, current exhibitions and contemporary influence, (as well as lots of fun and imagination). Take part in a one-off workshop or build Clay Club in as a regular part of your families’ creative time together. Saturday 5th July – Sunday 14th September The Bubble Show- Winchester Science Centre The Bubble Show is an action-packed family- friendly 20-minute live show that takes an in-depth look into the science of bubbles through exciting experiments and daring demos. Don’t miss out – it’s free with general admission! Saturday 5th July – Sunday 7th September Summer of Play at Hindhead Commons Enjoy free family sporty fun at Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl with games such as volleyball, football or bowls. Free. No booking required. WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO Friday 4th & Saturday 5th July Dinosaur World Live – G Live This July, G Live Guildford is hosting the exhilarating Dinosaur World Live on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th. This interactive family show brings dinosaurs to life with astonishingly realistic puppetry. Join an intrepid explorer on a journey to discover a prehistoric world filled with impressive creatures, including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Microraptor. After the show, enjoy a special meet-and-greet session with the dinosaurs. Tickets range from £15.50 to £17.50. For more information and to book tickets, visit G Live’s official website. Saturday 12th July Summer Mile Family Raceday - Ascot Ascot Racecourse’s Summer Mile Family Raceday on Saturday, 12 July 2025, is a delightful event tailored for families. Beyond the thrilling Group 2 Summer Mile Stakes, the day offers a plethora of free activities for children, including fairground rides, arts and crafts, face painting, and roaming entertainers. It’s an excellent introduction to horse racing for younger attendees, with under-18s enjoying free entry when accompanied by a paying adult. Set against the backdrop of Ascot’s picturesque grounds, it’s a perfect summer outing for all ages. Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July Cheese & Chilli Festival - Guildford The Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival, held on 19–20 July at Shalford Park, is a family-friendly extravaganza packed with fun and flavour! Kids can enjoy free activities like Punch & Judy shows, magic tricks, bubble parties, crazy golf, and treasure hunts. For a small fee, there’s also a mini fun fair, face painting, and inflatables. Adults can indulge in cheese and chilli tastings, cooking demonstrations, and live music. With free entry for children under 16, it’s a perfect summer outing for all ages! Saturday 19th July – Sunday 14th September Polesden Lacey’s Summer of Play Polesden Lacey’s Summer of Play is back from 19 July to 14 September 2025, transforming the Crab Apple Orchard into a magical play haven for families! Join Grizwald the Griffin on an adventure through a strawbale castle, explore creative play zones, and navigate a whimsical maze. Enjoy hands-on activities inspired by the estate’s gardeners and rangers, all set against the stunning Surrey Hills backdrop. No booking required— just turn up and let the fun begin! Saturday 19th July – Sunday 14th September Summer of Fun – Godstone Farm This August, Godstone Farm in Surrey is bursting with family fun! From 19 July to 31 August, their Summer of Fun features daily foam parties, circus skills workshops, mini golf, arts and crafts, and a scarecrow trail. Meet Dinosaur Squeak and enjoy animal interactions, plus indoor and outdoor play areas, including The Play Barn . For an unforgettable experience, join The Big Farm Sleepover on selected August dates for two nights of camping, meals, exclusive activities, and three days of farm access Saturday 19th July – Sunday 14th September Hollycombe Steam in the Country This August, Hollycombe Steam in the Country in Liphook is the perfect destination for a family day out! From 19 July to 31 August 2025, the museum is open Tuesday to Friday, as well as on Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday. Families can enjoy the Edwardian fairground, steam-powered railways, and explore the expansive woodland gardens. With a café, play areas, and plenty of space to explore, it’s an ideal summer outing for all ages. Saturday 19th July Camberley Summer Party We are delighted to announce the return of the fantastic Camberley Summer Party. Camberley will be hosting a summer party right on your doorstep! Let the kids make sand castles and play in the sand with our children’s play area, whilst you relax in a deckchair over on Park Street! Our Camberley Farmers’ & Artisan Market will be over on High Street from 10am – 4pm, plus there will be free face painting and balloon modelling on the High Street! Saturday 19 July - Sunday 17 August The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail - Winkworth Arboretum This charming trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar who hatches from an egg and is so hungry he eats through a variety of fruits and snacks each day. The caterpillar then forms a chrysalis around himself and, after some time, emerges as a beautiful butterfly. Saturday 26th July Taste Of The Caribbean: Food & Drink festival - Merrist Wood College An unforgettable outdoor street food experience with food from different islands of the Caribbean, live music, funfair rides and rum punch! Raring2go! WHATS ON & WHERE TO GO Raring2go! WHATS ON & WHERE TO GO 4 raring2go.co.uk 5 Various Dates 29th July - 19th August Family Silent Disco- Farnham Maltings Looking for a unique, unforgettable experience that the whole family will love? From party tunes to classic hits, grab a pair of wireless headphones, choose your music channel and dance like nobody’s watching at our family-friendly silent disco! Friday 1st – Monday 25th August Wellington Country Park Summer of Fun The ultimate family adventure this Summer holiday at Welly Park. With action-packed activities running all Summer long, on select dates, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From thrilling skateboarding sessions to cooling off in the Splash Zone with a very special BBQ, the fun never stops. Let the little ones bounce to their hearts’ content on bouncy castles, get creative with summer-themed crafts, and enjoy all the best of the Park’s usual attractions.
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