surrey is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great
places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!
Family Days Out in surrey
Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures Explore Chessington: its a whole world of Wild Adventures all in one place. Be one of the first to discover the ancient ruins of Wild Asia, a new and mythical land where families can take on the KOBRA, an awesome new spinning disc ride!
With exciting rides and rollercoasters, amazing animals and a SEA LIFE Centre, Chessington really is Britain's wildest adventure!
Thorpe Park
Chertsey
Thorpe Park New for 2010 at the nation's Thrill Capital, prepare for SAW Alive, the world's most extreme live action horror maze. Come face to face with live actors in six traps depicting the most blood-curdling scenes from the iconic SAW movies before braving the world's most terrifying rollercoaster, SAW - The Ride. RECOMMENDED FOR 14+ ONLY - NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Horton Park
Epsom
Horton Park A walk around the farm take in two ponds with ducks and moorhens.The is also a stream, willow tunnel and nature trail. Even rainy days are fun. We have a huge indoor play barn with tubes, cubes, bridges, crawl ways and a new three way lane slide
The British Wildlife Centre
Lingfield
The British Wildlife Centre A peaceful, relaxing place to see and learn about Britain's wonderful wildlife, from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. Over forty different native species are displayed in natural surroundings
Birdworld
Farnham
Birdworld - is a birdpark and gardens covering 26 acres. Admission includes Underwater World and Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding times and animal encounters at the children's farm.
Beaver Zoological Gardens
Westerham
Beaver Zoological Gardens Beaver Water World plans to try and create near natural conditions, in peaceful and secure surroundings. To establish this programme, no reptiles will ever be taken from the wild, as there are sufficient numbers existing in captivity.
Bocketts Farm Park
Leatherhead
Bocketts Farm Park A family farm with every kind of friendly farm animal, with outdoor paddocks and large covered areas. There are two indoor Playbarns, trampolines and a Giant Bouncing Pillow.
There is free admission to the shop and the Old Barn Tearooms which serves hot and cold food all day.
Kew Gardens (RBG)
Richmond Upon Thames
Kew Gardens (RBG) - a world-renowned visitor attraction with over 300 acres of landscaped gardens, and plenty of family activities including the new Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway where you can climb high into the treetops for a completely new experience of Kew. Good family days out in Surrey idea.
Surrey Hills Llamas
Guildford
Surrey Hills Llamas The gentle and friendly llamas will carry your picnic as you lead them through the spectacular North Downs from the high points of which you can see as far as the English Channel. Llamas are affectionate, intelligent and alert and will draw your attention to things you would never normally notice.
RHS Garden Wisley
Woking
RHS Garden Wisley Wisley offers adults and children the chance to see the beauty of the changing seasons. There's plenty of space to run around - 240 acres in fact - and with richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and of course, the state-of-the-art Glasshouse, the surroundings are simply stunning.
Brooklands Museum
Weybridge
Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.
The Lightbox
Woking
The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's new gallery and museum.
Tandridge Leisure Centre
Oxted
Tandridge Leisure Centre The Tandridge Leisure Centre pool is a fun and safe environment. It has a 25m fitness pool and a lagoon pool with wave rides, water cannons and mushroom fountain.
Kingfisher Leisure Centre
Kingston Upon Thames
Kingfisher Leisure Centre 25m luxury swimming pool with a tropical feel and WAVE machine with dedicated lane swimming times for the serious swimmer.
Guilford Lido
Guildford
Guilford Lido Heated 1930s lido with paddling pools for the toddlers and crazy golf for everyone!
Richmond Pools in the Park
Richmond
Richmond Pools in the Park Outdoor pool attached to leisure club.
Funky Monkeys
Hounslow
Funky Monkeys Premier Indoor Activity Centre and Healthy Eating Café for children aged 8 and under. We provide pre-school activities for children to enjoy during the week. We also offer a range of exciting party packages including themed parties such as mini-makeover and cookery parties.
Speckys Pirate Ship
Guildford
Speckys Pirate Ship Jump aboard Specky's Pirate Ship for a magic adventure on the high seas both above the waves and in the underwater world. Four storeys of soft play including ball pools, a trampoline, bungee run, tube slide, cargo net, sky glide and interactive spooky cave, all designed to "Shiver those timbers"!
Rokers Little Angels Softplay
Guildford
Rokers Little Angels Softplay Enjoy the four-lane rainbow slide, helter-skelter, worm tunnel and more. There is a separate area for under 4s.
Hugo's Play Centre
Richmond Upon Thames
Hugo's Play Centre Hugo's Play Centre has apparently now closed it's doors
Escape Children's Play Centre
Egham
Escape Children's Play Centre Escape Children's Play Centre - indoor play area, packed to the brim with excitement from ball pits to slides, with a jungle theme.
Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon
Horley
Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!! Great idea for family days out in Surrey.
Crazy Tots Soft Play
Leatherhead
Crazy Tots Soft Play Crazy Tots is a large soft play area incorporating a wide range of educational equipment for children aged eight years and under.
Kidspace Croydon
Croydon
Kidspace Croydon No, it's not quite a spa, but it is a relaxing, exciting, secure, and comfortable air-conditioned environment. As a parent, the Centre has been designed to allow you to go where your kids explore, but also to grab some time for yourself. There is a large restaurant with a quiet lounge mezzanine area where you can relax have access to the Internet and read provided newspapers.
Farncombe Funzone
Godalming
Farncombe Funzone Fun soft play suitable for children from 6 months up to about 8 years. Separate area for babies less than 15 months
Piglets - Indoor soft Play
Hersham
Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.
The Arc
Caterham
The Arc Indoor Soft Play for kids of all ages swing, play, explore all under a magnificent 60 meter dragon!
There's drama, dance and art classes plus a great cafe and bistro serving lunches, meals, drinks and snacks! Free parking, a warm welcome and friendly faces!
Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
Rural Life Centre
Farnham
Rural Life Centre Rural Life Centre is distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns, and comprises a large number of implements and devices marking over 150 years of farming. Many aspects of village and rural life are also displayed in realistic individual settings
Reigate Caves
Reigate
Reigate Caves - go almost un-noticed in the heart of this busy Surrey town. Explore the Barons Cave, a medieval cavern below Reigate Castle and the Tunnel Road Caves, used in WW1.
Guildford Spectrum
Guildford
Guildford Spectrum Enjoy the complete leisure experience here! At one exciting venue there is tenpin bowling, an Olympic sized ice rink, four leisure pools including a leisure pool, a soft play centre, sports arena, athletics stadium and health and fitness suite. A choice of catering is available.
Tenpin Kingston
Kingston Upon Thames
Tenpin Kingston 16 bowling lanes of fun - kids love bowling, even if they can't put their fingers in the bowl, ramps and lane guards make is great fun for the smalls. Great idea for family days out in Surrey.
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf
New Malden
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf A brand new themed adventure golf course that has an exciting 18-hole course, with waterfalls, caves, challenging putting greens and a whole host of moving and roaring dinosaurs to look out for. Great idea for a family day out in Surrey.
City Limits Bowling
Croydon
City Limits Bowling a state of the art 24 Lane 10 pin Bowling Centre with Diner that serves a range of healthy option foods - great fun for kids of all ages - especially when the weather is a bit grotty
High Sports Indoor Climbing Centre
Redhill
High Sports Indoor Climbing Centre Indoor Climbing Centre in Surrey with opportunties for the smaller climber - ring for more details
Craggy Island Indoor Climbing Centre
Guildford
Craggy Island Indoor Climbing Centre Craggy Sutton is a world class Bouldering Centre for low level climbing without ropes the new 'rock 'n roll' of climbing! But now you can also go Caving in our hidden subterranean world. Safely experience the twists and turns of our fantastic and unique underground complex.
Willow Farm Equestrian Centre
Chobham
Willow Farm Equestrian Centre The riding school makes use of the yards Olympic sized outdoor arena and standard sized arena. In addition more advanced classes can use the full set of show jumps in the show field and small x-country course.
Go Ape!
Farnham
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Ride the Hill
Redhill
Ride the Hill As one of the World's top Mountainboard Centres, we have something for everyone, and a lift to take you back for more!!! And for the non-riders the lakeside location and nearby farm shop and plant centre make it an ideal place to while away a couple of hours.
Great Cockcrow Railway
Chertsey
Great Cockcrow Railway Take a trip behind one of our 7 ¼" scale steam engines through woods, over bridges, through a tunnel and perhaps even through the 'Jungle'. Watch out for the animals! A choice of two routes, why not do both?
Mercedes-Benz World
Weybridge
Mercedes-Benz World Why wait until your 17th birthday to get behind the wheel of a car? At Mercedes-Benz World you'll find a range of exciting driving activities designed exclusively for young people!
Malden Miniature Railway
Thames Ditton
Malden Miniature Railway We have been in existence for 70 years and at our current site for over 58 years. Our railway is well known and locally it is referred to as the Thames Ditton Miniature Railway, and this is where we operate our two independent railways. The ground level railway is for the larger trains the other is an elevated railway for the smaller scale trains, both are used for passenger hauling.
Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park
Farnham
Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park There's so much to do! You can walk, cycle, play or just have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in our caf© and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest.
Stoke Park
Guildford
Stoke Park Forming part of Stoke Park the original gardens were laid out in the 1800s. The Victorian style gardens contain seasonal bedding and landscaped areas with oriental themes, an award winning sensory garden, putting green and children's play area. There is also a boating pond, rock lined stream, paddling pool and Japanese shelter.
Bushy Park
Hampton Court
Bushy Park I am told there is a great children's playground, a sandpit, beautiful surrounds and lots of great wildlife. Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer
Garsons Farm
Esher
Garsons Farm From May to October Garsons have over 100 acres of crops exclusively for pick-your-own harvesting. A choice of over 40 crops and 5 types of flowers can be picked throughout the warmer months and many new varieties of certain crops mean that they are available for a greatly extended season.
Promenade Park
Malden
Promenade Park Formal gardens, splash park, adventure playground,
an ornamental lake, a sandy play area for children,
picnic, play and recreation areas for both adults
and children, maze, tennis courts, shops and cafés,
a large model boating lake, skateboard park and
much, much more
Happy Potter Ceramics
Addlestone
Happy Potter Ceramics An extensive pottery range for all ages and welcome large groups. It's easy to do and involves no skill. We host Children's parties as well as workshops. Alternatively you can come in during opening hours and paint away!!
Ceramics Café
Farnham
Ceramics Café offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white bisque shape, you paint on your design using ceramic underglazes, we fire it for you in the kiln
Dish Ceramics Studio
Reigate
Dish Ceramics Studio A paint your own pottery studio. Birthday parties, unique gifts, baby footprints. NCT and toddler groups, schools, women's groups, Brownies, Guides and Scouts, corporate teambuilding all welcome.
Get Fired
Purley
Get Fired Choose the item you want to decorate from the wide range of bisque (unpainted pottery). There are mugs, plates, vases, animals and loads more.
Chocolart
Reigate
Chocolart Chocolate and children go together rather well. So we have come up with a child friendly course for you to bring your children to at a special family price. You'll all have fun making your own chocolates, moulding, dipping and decorating. Fingers may be licked at will!
Village Ceramics
Sutton
Village Ceramics A great day out, with lots of activities to keep the kids amused  from painting ceramics, mosaics, clay modelling, arts and crafts, to birthday parties and lots more. Fully supervised, the studio can hold up to 40 people. Booking is essential  refreshments and aprons provided!
Tillingbourne Trout Farm
Dorking
Tillingbourne Trout Farm You even have the opportunity to have go at fishing yourself in our "catch your own" pond and have your fish smoked in our own Smokery.
Huntfun Guildford Treasure Hunt
Guildford
Huntfun Guildford Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting surrey you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in surrey can enjoy the great day out as well.
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