May Half Term in Surrey 2026
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May half term is one of my favourite school holidays. The weather’s usually nice and it brings with it the prospect of the summer holidays just around the corner. But, it can often be hard to know what to do on the sunny days of May half term so I thought I’d put together some ideas and suggestions.
When is May half term in Surrey?
May half term, in the middle of the summer term 2026, in the Surrey school holidays runs from 25 May to 29 May 2026 which is the same as many of the neighbouring county half terms this year. Make sure you check term dates on your school website.
Days Out in Surrey
If you’re just looking for a day out to enjoy over the May half term holiday dates then we have a lot of inspiration for you and these posts should be helpful:
If you’re happy to go a little further afield then these posts may be helpful too:
- Family Days Out in the South East
- Educational Days Out in the South East
- Educational Days Out in London
- Things to Do on a Family Trip to London
- Things to do in London on a Rainy Day
Afternoon Tea in Surrey
If you fancy going for afternoon tea as a half term treat there are plenty of places to choose from and these guides may help you find somewhere perfect!
National Trust Events in Surrey
National Trust is one of our go to places during any school holiday and they always have so many events and trails on to keep the whole family entertained. Here are a few options for half term fun at National Trust this May:
Winkworth Arboretum – Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4AD
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail – 23rd May to 5th September 2026 – Free with admission.
Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Get active outdoors on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.
Read about our time at Winkworth Arboretum here.
Claremont Landscape Garden – Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG
The Tiger Who Came to Tea – 6th May to 7th June 2026 – Free with admission
Explore this very special teatime through extracts and illustrations from Judith Kerr’s classic story, ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, on a children’s trail around the gardens, produced in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers.
Read about a visit to Claremont Landscape Garden here.
Polesden Lacey – Polesden Rd, Great Bookham, Leatherhead RH5 6BD
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail – 6th May to 5th July 2026 – Free with admission
This charming trail brings to life the best-selling story of the tiny caterpillar who hatches from an egg and is very hungry so 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. Enhanced by illustrated trail markers, giant food posts and activities and games, children learn about the days of the week, counting and the life cycle of a butterfly all within the beautiful setting of the stunning grounds at Polesden Lacey.
Read about our time at Polesden Lacey here
Hatchlands Park – East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT
Moomins at Hatchlands Park – 9th May to 5th July 2026 – Free with admission.
Delve into discovering the Moomin family and their friends, living an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley in harmony with nature. The event is presented by the award-winning creator of interactive theatrical events, Bakehouse Factory.
You can read about our visits to Hatchlands Park here
Days Out with Half Term Activities in Surrey
Denbies Vineyard – Bradley Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA
Animal Explorer Workshop with Zoolab – 26th and 27th May 2026 – £9 per child, adults go free.
Join Zoolab for the chance to meet the likes of snakes, spiders, giant snails and more in this fantastic animal encounter experience.
Denbies Dinosaur Train Ride – 25th May to 29th May 2026 – £7.50 per adult, £10.95 per child.
Hop aboard the Denbies Dinosaur Train, spot the escaped dinosaurs, complete your dino passport and win a prize!
Brooklands Museum – Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0SL
May Half Term – 23rd to 31st May 2026 – 10am to 5pm
Visit Brooklands for centenary celebration family fun as they mark the 100th anniversary of Britain’s 1st Grand Prix, held at the Brooklands race circuit, throughout 2026.
Test your speed and teamwork in the Pit Stop themed family workshop or take on the new Scavenger Hunt! Families can also enjoy Concorde 15 minute tours, hop on a vintage bus around the local area or take a thrilling ride up Test Hill and around the track in the Car Rides on selected dates.
Plus explore lots of indoor and outdoor areas across the Museum and discover racing cars, buses, airplanes, the AirVenture playground, interactive experiences and more.
You can read about our trip to Brooklands Museum here.
Chessington World of Adventures – Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NE
May Half Term! – TBC for 2026
This May Half Term treat your family to an exciting escape at Chessington World of Adventures Resort! Whether you’re looking for a thrill with some wild rides, a meet and greet with some of your favourite characters or you’re ready to dive into an underwater world in SEA LIFE, there’s something for everyone!
You can read about a day we spent at Chessington here.
Gatton Park – Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW
Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt – Monday 25th May 2026 – 1pm – 4pm – £7 per adult, £3 per child.
Join characters from well known fairy tales on the Spring Bank Holiday and follow their clues in a treasure hunt around the magical grounds of Gatton Park. Ideal for families and younger children – the route through the park will be about a mile and a half and is easy for pushchairs.
Forest Fun 2-7 years – am or pm – Tuesday 26th May 2026 – £10 per child.
Join the Gatton Park Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a snack around the fire. For children aged 2+ years.
Trails and Tales: Monkey Puzzle – am or pm – 27th and 29th May 2026 – £8.50 per child.
Listen to the story of “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away. Ideal for children aged 2 – 4 years.
Pond Dipping- Underwater Explorer 6+ years – 28th May 2026 – £8.50 per child.
Search for minibeasts that live in Cedar Forest Pond.
Read about a trip we took to Gatton Park here.
Godstone Farm – Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LX
Nature Explorer’s Week at Godstone – 23rd to 31st May 2026
Reconnect with nature this May half term at Godstone Farm! Immerse yourself in natural crafts, enjoy barefoot walks and unleash your creativity whilst painting with nature. The excitement continues with the opportunity to craft your very own worm farm to take home.
You can read about our visit to Godstone Farm here
Birdworld – Holt Pound Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD
Meet the Dinosaurs! Trail & Show – 23rd to 31st May 2026
Experience dinosaurs like never before with a roaming T.Rex, baby dino meet-and-greets, and thrilling live shows. Take the dinosaur trail around the Park and discover all the fun facts about these prehistoric creatures, you never know what you will find out!
You can read about a visit we made to Birdworld here
RHS Garden Wisley – Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
The Wind in the Willows – A Garden Adventure at RHS Wisley – Running throughout 2026 – Included with admission
Join Mole and friends at RHS Garden Wisley‚ Surrey for an interactive Wind in the Willows family trail‚ a magical outdoor adventure for all ages.
Read about our visit to RHS Wisley here
Bocketts Farm – Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS
Dino and Princess Week – 23rd to 31st May 2026
- Learn superhero skills at the superhero academy with live shows daily
- Create a superhero badge and mask
- Enjoy the bubble diso
- Meet birds of prey
- Pan for gold
You can read about our trip to Bocketts Farm here
Painshill Park – Portsmouth Road, Cobham Surrey KT11 1BE
Woodland Animal Trail – Not confirmed yet for 2026
Discover the Secret World of Woodland Creatures! Step into the enchanting landscape of Painshill and embark on the Woodland Animal Trail, a magical journey through nature with real-life images of the UK’s most beloved woodland animals.
You can read about our visit to Painshill Park here.
Treasure Trails
If you want to get outside but you don’t really know where, we love Treasure Trails. It’s an adventure that the whole family can get involved in. Solve a mystery, save the day or be a spy! It’s great fun and we always really enjoy it. Here are some of the Surrey Treasure Trails – you can see the full list here.
- Box Hill Spy Mission
- Dorking Treasure Hunt
- Reigate Detective Mystery
- Epsom Detective Mystery
- Weybridge Treasure Hunt
- Guildford Spy Mission
- Woking Detective Mystery
- Kingston Spy Mission
- Godalming Spy Mission
- Wimbledon Detective Mystery
You can read about one of our Treasure Trail adventures here.
Theatre Shows
Going to the theatre is a great activity that the whole family will enjoy and Surrey has a lot of great theatres to really make the most of. Here are the family shows on during May half term:
Rose Theatre Kingston – 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1HL
- Zog – 26th to 31st May 2026
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre – Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX
- Enchanted: The Ultimate Princess Concert – Sun 24 May 2026
- Magic & Illusion for Beginners 7-11yrs – Tue 26 May 2026
- Short Stories, Tall Tales: Amy’s Rocket – Tue 26 May 2026
- Drama Camp: Musical Theatre Stars 7-11yrs – Wed 27 May 2026
- Mic On: Introduction to Voice-Over 12-16yrs – Thu 28 May 2026
Epsom Playhouse – 42 Ashley Ave, Epsom KT18 5AL
- Alice in Wonderland the Ballet – Tue 26 May 2026
- All Star Wrestling May 2026 – Wed 27 May 2026
- Dino Tales – Jurassic Rescue – Fri 29 May 2026
Camberley Theatre – Knoll Rd, Camberley GU15 3SY
- West End Magic – Thu 28 May 2026
- Bippo’s Circus Adventure – Fri 29 May 2026
Woking Theatre – The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ
- Barnum – 19th to 23rd May 2026
Indoor Activities Surrey
If the weather isn’t great over half term then you may want to do something indoors that still gets you out of the house. Here are some ideas:
Leisure Centres in Surrey
Leisure centres can be a fantastic place to spend time as a family and they’ve come far over recent times, now having so much more than just swimming pools. Many have indoor climbing facilities, soft play centres and even trampoline parks within them! Here are all the ones in Surrey to choose from:
- Guildford Spectrum – Bowling – Swimming – Climbing – Ice Skating
- Places Leisure Camberley – Swimming – Climbing – Soft Play
- Woking Leisure Centre – Swimming – Inflatazone – Soft Play
- Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton – Swimming – Climbing – Soft Play
- Donyngs Leisure Centre, Redhill – Swimming – Soft Play
- Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom – Swimming – Soft Play
- Leatherhead Leisure Centre – Swimming – Soft Play – Junior Gym (12-15)
- Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Staines – Swimming – Junior Gym (11-15) – Junior Badminton – Trampolining
- Sutton Sports Village – Trampolining – Soft Play
- Tadworth Leisure Centre – Swimming
You can read about out climbing experience at Places Leisure Camberley here
Roller Skating in Surrey
If your children love to skate then you may want to find a skating session or a skate park where they can practice their skills and meet new people too. This post may help:
Trampoline Parks in Surrey
Trampolining is a fantastic activity that children love and it’s perfect for a wet weather day. Here are the trampoline parks in Surrey – and many of the leisure centres above offer trampolining classes too. It’s great fun for all ages.
You can read more about trampolining options in Surrey here
Soft Play and Indoor Play Centres in Surrey
Soft play and other indoor play centres are fantastic for children and are great for bad weather days too. We have so many great indoor activity hubs in Surrey from typical soft play centres to role play dressing up experiences.
- Pirates Landing – Camberley – You can read our full review here.
- Imagination – Camberley – You can read our full review here.
- Little Street – Frimley and West Byfleet – You can read our full review here.
- Kidabulous – Sunbury
- Silvermere Soft Play – Dorking
- Let’s Pretend – Redhill
- Wacky Kingdom – Redhill
- Piglets – Hersham
- Let’s Explore – Horley
- Rascals – Motspur Park
- The Play Cafe at Sandown Park – Esher
- Kidspace – Croydon
You can read more about indoor play centres and soft play in Surrey here
Shopping Centres in Surrey
Shopping centres are a great place to spend time. You can wander round the shops, grab some lunch and there are often organised activities and events in to make the most of as well.
- The Square Camberley
- The Friary Guildford
- Bentalls Kingston
- Woking Shopping Centre
- The Heart Shopping Centre Walton
- The Ashley Centre Epsom
- The Swan Centre Leatherhead
- Belfry Shopping Centre Redhill
- Church Walk Caterham
- Centrale and Whitgift Centre Croydon
Pottery Painting in Surrey
Pottery painting is a fantastic activity for the whole family as well as being a calm and relaxed experience. Children of all ages will love it and it’s so nice to have something to take away with you afterwards – or pick up a few days later when it’s been fired! Here are our Surrey pottery painting destinations.
- Fired Frog Pottery Cafe – Woking
- Ceramics Cafe – Farnham and Hersham
- Appletree Studio – East Horsley
- Kate Creative – Lingfield
- Happy Glaze Ceramics – Epsom
- Paint Your Own Ceramics – Dorking
Bowling in Surrey
Bowling is another great activity for the whole family and perfect when the weather isn’t great. Here are the Surrey bowling alleys to choose from.
- Guildford Spectrum
- Ten Pin – Kingston, Camberley, Croydon,
- Hollywood Bowl – Tolworth
You can read more about where to go bowling in Surrey here
Laser Tag in Surrey
Laser Tag was such a new thing when I was a child but they’ve grown massively in popularity over recent years and now laser centres are everywhere. Here are both indoor and outdoor laser tag sites across Surrey.
- Laser Quest – Woking and Croydon
- Campaign Laser Tag – Cobham
- Go Laser Tag London – Whyteleafe
- Ten Pin Sector 7 Laser Tag – Camberley
You can read more about Laser Tag options in Surrey here
Climbing Centres and Aerial Adventures in Surrey
Climbing is another great family activity and we have so many centres across the county – plus those included in the leisure centres above. Here are some more indoor and outdoor centres to give you some climbing inspiration.
- Surrey Sports Park – Guildford
- Craggy Island (now Spider Climbing) – Guildford and Sutton
- White Spider – Surbiton
- Go Ape – Farnham and Chessington – You can read our review of Go Ape here
- Skywalk Adventure – Esher
- WildWood – Guildford
We’ve written more about climbing centres in Surrey here
Cinemas in Surrey
Most cinemas have reduced tickets at weekends and in school holidays, a great budget activity that the whole family can enjoy together
Vue – Mighty Mornings – Camberley – Croydon – Staines
At Vue’s Mini Mornings you can see the best kids and family films from only £2.49 each. Mini Mornings run every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am plus every day in the school holidays.
Odeon – Odeon Kids – Kingston – Epsom – Guildford
With special Odeon Kids screenings of the most spellbinding fairy tales and animated films, grown-ups pay kids’ ticket prices, making it a great value day out for the whole family.
There are many other cinemas in Surrey – Everyman, Empire and Harlequin to name a few, but they all seem to have the same ticket prices and offerings during school holidays.
Holiday Clubs and Camps in Surrey
If you need to work over the holidays and need childcare then holiday clubs are a really popular idea – and there are so many across Surrey that you’re bound to find one perfect for your children that’s close to where you live or work. This post may be helpful:
I’ve also put some of our top choices for May half term below:
Explore Activity Centre Activity Camp
Where: The Quays, Coleford Bridge Road, Mytchett, Surrey, GU16 6DS
When: Most school holidays
Ages: 7+
Mainly land based bush craft activities. These include making bow and arrows, crafting wooden mallets, as well as cooking chocolate baked bananas, toasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate along with many other land based activities like obstacle courses, orienteering, team games and shelter building.
Koosa Kids
Where: Ashford Park Primary School, Ashford – Danetree Primary School, West Ewell – Knaphill Lower School, Woking – Manby Lodge Infant School, Weybridge – St Edmund’s Primary School, Godalming – St Joseph’s Primary School, Guildford
When: Most school holidays
Ages: 4 – 13 year olds
Experience all the fun and excitement of a Royal Celebration with KOOSA Kids May Half Term Holiday Clubs. With a mixture of active and non-active games and activities, the Winter Olympics Spectacular caters for all tastes and interests.
CASA Clubs
Where: St Polycarp’s, Farnham – South Camberley Juniors, Camberley – Lakeside Primary School, Frimley
When: Most school holidays
Ages: 4 to 12 year olds
The daily activity programme incorporates a balance of sports activities, creative fun and messy play with ‘chill out’ time, competitions, challenges and theme days. Activities include: Crossbow Challenge, Archery, Messy Play, Free Play, Water Play, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Cookery, team games, dress up Fridays, parachute games and more.
Ultimate Activity Camps
Where: Prior’s Field School, Godalming – Amesbury School, Haslemere – Holy Cross Prep School, Kingston – Manor House School, Bookham – Lingfield College, Lingfield – Surbiton High School, Surbiton – Hinchley Wood Sports Ground – Sutton High, Sutton –
When: Most school holidays – Check website for dates
Ages: 4 – 14 year olds
At Ultimate Activity Camps, children will enjoy a fantastic range of sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations. Fun is at the heart of everything they do.
Premier Education Holiday Camps
Where: Twickenham Preparatory School, Hampton – Elmbridge Xcel Leisure complex, Walton – Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, Staines – Walsh CofE Junior School, Ash –
When: Most school holidays
Ages: 4 to 12 year olds
Premier Education have a range of fun and exciting holiday camps to keep children active. Each Holiday Camp features a range of activities and with a choice between a Multi-Activity camp, Multi-Sport camp, Performing Arts camp, or a Sport-Specific camp.
I hope that’s given you some inspiration for family friendly things to do over the May half term holidays before the kids are back at school for the last half term of the year. I’ll add more suggestions as I come across them and if you know of anything going on in Surrey that I’ve missed please do get in touch and let me know.
