May Half Term in Surrey 2025

*This article is in the process of being updated – many attractions haven’t announced their activities for this year yet so I’ve kept last year’s events on for some attractions until I can update them.

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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 2025, in the Surrey school holidays runs from 26 May to 30 May 2025 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 youโ€™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:

West Green House Garden {National Trust}

If youโ€™re happy to go a little further afield then these posts may be helpful too:


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!

Easter Holidays in Surrey

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

Secrets of Dragons and Fairies at Winkworth – 17th May to 1st June 2025 – Free with admission.

Visit Winkworth this May Half Term and follow the trail to find eight fun-filled games, travel through the Castle entrance to find your map, defeat the green dragon with a bean bag toss and find all the purple fairies’ magical items.

Read about our time at Winkworth Arboretum here.

Winkworth Arboretum {National Trust}

Claremont Landscape Garden – Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG

May Half Term: The Secret Garden – 24th May to 1st June 2025 – Free with admission.

Visit Claremont for some quality family time filled with wonderment and delight as they reimagine The Secret Garden. Try the golden key trail, wander in the menagerie, get stuck into some sensory play and stir your imaginations in the wonder woods.

Read about a visit to Claremont Landscape Garden here.

Claremont Landscape Gardens After Lockdown {National Trust}

Polesden Lacey – Polesden Rd, Great Bookham, Leatherhead RH5 6BD

Half Term Trail – Grizwald finds a home – 24th May to 8th June 2025 – ยฃ2 per trail.

Grizwald has lived at Polesden Lacey for a very long time but spent most of that as a statue. Being a statue, he has never had a home of his own. Now he has come to life, he wants to explore Polesden Lacey and find a home for himself. Along the way, meet some of the animals that also call Polesden Lacey home and discover what they are secretly up to when they think no-one is watching.

Read about our time at Polesden Lacey here


Hatchlands Park – East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT

The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Hatchlands Park – 10th May to 6th July 2025 – Free with admission.

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. โ€‹

Enhanced by illustrated trail markers, giant food posts and accompanying QR and augmented reality codes, activities and games, children learn about the days of the week, counting, and the life cycle of a butterfly all within the grounds of Hatchlands Park. โ€‹

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

The Brick People – 30th and 31st May 2024 – Adult ยฃ4.25, Child ยฃ4.25, under 3’s go free.

Denbies Dinosaur Train Ride – 27th May to 31st May 2024 – ยฃ6.50 per adult, ยฃ9.95 per child.


Brooklands Museum – Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0SL

May Half Term – 25 May 2024 – 2 June 2024 – 10am to 5pm

Explore planes, buses and racing cars this half term!

You can read about our trip to Brooklands Museum here.


Chessington World of Adventures – Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NE

May Half Term! – 24 May to 1st June 2025

This May Half Term treat your family to an exciting escape at Chessington World of Adventures Resort! Whether youโ€™re looking for a thrill with some wild rides, a meet and greet with some of your favourite characters or youโ€™re ready to dive into an underwater world in SEA LIFE, thereโ€™s something for everyone!

You can read about a day we spent at Chessington here.


Thorpe Park – Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8PN

Mardi Gras – 18 May 2023 โ€“ 11 June 2023

Spice up your life as Thorpe Park Resort brings you a taste of New Orleans with the new Mardi Gras event! With Louisiana vibes, world-class rides, authentic street food and more beads than Mr T has gold chains, Mardi Gras is set to be the most exhilarating, fun-filled celebration youโ€™ll attend this spring.

You can read about a day we spent at Thorpe Park here

Our first Family Visit to Thorpe Park - and Digi-Pass!

Gatton Park – Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW

Fairy Tale Treasure Hunt – Monday 26th May 2025 – 1pm – 4pm – ยฃ6 per adult, ยฃ3 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 โ€“ the route through the park will be about a mile and a half and is easy for pushchairs.ย 

Forest Fun 2-7 years – am or pm – Tuesday 27th May 2025 – ยฃ10 per child.

Join the Gatton Park Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a snack around the fire.ย  For children aged 2+ years.

Trails and Tales: The Gruffalo – am or pm – 28th and 30th May 2025 – ยฃ8.50 per child.

Listen to the story of โ€œThe Gruffaloโ€ by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden.ย  Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away.ย  Ideal for children aged 2 โ€“ 4 years.

Summer at Gatton: Picnic in the Park – Sunday 1st June – 12pm to 5pm – ยฃ6 for adults, children go free.

Celebrate the start of summer with a picnic on the parterre, or take your hamper to the lakeside or Japanese garden. Childrenโ€™s activities including croquet, skipping, hoops, Jenga and other traditional games.

The park will be fully open to explore, with walks around the rock garden, Japanese garden, lakes and more.ย  Refreshments including tea, coffee and cake available in Gatton Hall, or to take away. There will also be a small plant sale and guided tours.

Read about a trip we took to Gatton Park here.

Visiting Gatton Park with Kids

Godstone Farm – Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LX

Nature Explorer’s Week at Godstone – 24ย May to 1ย June 2025.

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

Visiting Godstone Farm After Lockdown

Birdworld – Holt Pound Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD

May Half Term – 25 May 2024 to 2 June 2024

Step into the brand-new indoor attraction, where love and colour combine to create an unforgettable experience!

Learn about the remarkable breeding programmes through immersive and interactive play. As you explore, you’ll be surrounded by a mesmerizing array of colourful birds, journey through our enchanting ‘walk-through’ experience. Here, your senses will come alive as you soak in the sights, sounds, and textures of the avian world.

You can read about a visit we made to Birdworld here


Syon Park – Brent Lea, Brentford TW8 8JF

Half Term Fun at Syon – Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th June 2023

Visit Syon Park for family trails, crafts and activities. No need to book, just turn up and have fun!

You can read about our trip to Syon Park here.

A Rainy Day at Syon Park - Middlesex

RHS Garden Wisley – Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

Guess How Much I Love You โ€“ A Garden Adventure at RHS Wisley – Running throughout 2025 – Included with admission

Bounce, hop and stretch your way around RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, on a wonderful garden trail inspired by the childrenโ€™s bookย Guess How Much I Love Youโ„ข

Read about our visit to RHS Wisley here


Bocketts Farm – Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS

Dino and Princess Week – 24th May to 1st June 2025

  • 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

A Birthday Day Out at Bocketts Farm Park

Painshill Park โ€“ Portsmouth Road, Cobham Surrey KT11 1BE

Woodland Animal Trailย โ€“ 17th May to 8th June 2025

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 UKโ€™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.

You can read about one of our Treasure Trail adventures here.

Going on an Adventure with Treasure Trails

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


Camberley Theatre – Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3SY

  • Rapunzel – 30 May 2024

New Wimbledon Theatre – 3 The Broadway, Wimbledon, Surrey SW19 1QG


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:

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.

You can read more about indoor play centres and soft play in Surrey here

Review: Our New Favourite Place - Little Street!

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.


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.

Discovering Mrs Potts' Place - Camberley

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.

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.

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.

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

VueMighty Mornings – Camberley – Croydon – Staines

At Vue’s Mini Mornings you can see the best kids and family films from only ยฃ2.49 each. Mini Mornings run every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am plus every day in the school holidays.

May Half Term in Surrey

OdeonOdeon 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:

Woking Leisure Centre Holiday Camp

Where: Woking Leisure Centre

When: 9am – 3:30pm with extended hours available

Ages: 4 – 13 year olds

Sports, games, arts & crafts, competitions and more. The holiday camps are jam packed with exciting things to keep kids active and entertained during the holidays – it’s cool, it’s fun, and definitely not boring!


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 Polycarpโ€™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 โ€˜chill outโ€™ 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.


Fit For Sport

Where: Places Leisure, Camberley – Westcroft Leisure Centre, Carshalton

When: Most school holidays

Ages: 4 to 12 year olds

Fit For Sport’s holiday camps have been running for over 30 years and are designed to engage all children through multi-sports, games, arts and crafts and more so that they can make friends and keep active throughout the holiday.

You can read our Fit For Sport review here.


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 thatโ€™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. Iโ€™ll add more suggestions as I come across them and if you know of anything going on in Surrey that Iโ€™ve missed please do get in touch and let me know.

May Half Term in Surrey

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  • Donna Wishart is married to Dave and they have two children, Athena (13) and Troy (11). They live in Surrey with their two cats, Fred and George. Once a Bank Manager, Donna has been writing about everything from family finance to days out, travel and her favourite recipes since 2012. Donna is happiest either exploring somewhere new, with her camera in her hand and family by her side or snuggled up with a cat on her lap, reading a book and enjoying a nice cup of tea. She firmly believes that tea and cake can fix most things.

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