October Half Term in Surrey 2026
*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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October half term is always one of our favourite school holidays. The start of the school year always takes some getting used to and so, by October half term, we’re all in need of a break. Plus, it’s autumn, the perfect time to snuggle up at home, make hot chocolate and play board games together.
But, it’s also lovely to get our and about, go for a walk and make some memories surrounded by all the signs of autumn. So I thought I’d put together some ideas of things to do across Surrey this October half term.
When is October half term in Surrey?
October half term in Surrey runs from 19 October to 30 October 2026 for most schools however some have decided to stick with the one week half term. Some schools will have an inset day or two attached to the start of end of the half term, making it a little longer too.
So here we have ideas of things to do this autumn half term. I hope it’s helpful and if there’s anything that I’ve missed please do get in touch and let me know.
Days Out in Surrey
If you’re just looking for a day out to enjoy over October half term 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
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!
Fireworks in Surrey
Half term is when all the fireworks displays start to happen and there are so many across Surrey this year. This post has all the information you need to add fireworks to your half term plans:
Half Term Activities in Surrey
Wherever you are in Surrey, there’s bound to be somewhere nearby with organised activities to keep your children entertained over the holidays. Here are a few suggestions of things to do in the October half term in Surrey:
Chessington Garden Centre – Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NG
Spooktacular Halloween Circus – Selected dates, 10th October to 1st November 2026 – £9.95 per person
The Halloween Circus is back this year, bringing you unforgettable family-friendly entertainment. Experience breathtaking aerial performances, jaw-dropping juggling acts, and daring fire tricks.
Perfect for all ages, this Halloween event is packed with thrills, laughter, and magical moments. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a world of spooky fun, dazzling lights, and circus wonder. Don’t miss the Halloween Circus everyone will be talking about!
Virtual Reality Halloween Cart Ride – Selected dates, 17th October to 1st November 2026 – £5 per person
This virtual reality experience offers a perfect family attraction all year round! Housed in a haunted barn, once aboard, you’ll be seamlessly transported into the virtual haybarn using HD VR headsets. Your intrepid journey will soon begin, along with the incredible range of motions the cart has to offer; two front fans and surround sound for a fully immersive 4D experience. Tilting forwards, backwards and side to side, the cart’s movements have been specially designed to mirror those of the full 360-degree experience, creating a truly spooktacular journey for all the family
Squires Garden Centre – Woking | Leatherhead | Walton-on-Thames | Farnham | Cobham | Chertsey | Reigate | Farnham | Godalming | Surbiton
Create and Grow Spooky – Fun Craft Activities – Selected dates between 19th and 30th October 2026, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Paint a Spooky Tealight Holder – £7
Paint a ceramic pumpkin or bat tealight holder, yours to take home with a complementary battery-operated LED tealight. Put them on your windowsill to brighten up your room during those long, spooky evenings.
Witch’s Spell Trail – Free activity
Find the missing ingredients from the witch’s spell around the garden centre, discover the magic word and receive a free sticker!
The Secret Lavender Garden – 139, Reigate Road, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3DW
Malice Returns: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – 10th to 31st October 2026
Step into a fully immersive Halloween adventure where you’ll become part of the story itself. Journey through beautifully themed worlds filled with spectacular scenery, live characters, interactive games, magical challenges and hands-on sensory experiences, with surprises waiting around every corner.
As the spellbook’s magic grows stronger, you’ll uncover enchanted gardens, mysterious woodland paths and spellbound scenes where every encounter brings a new piece of the story to life. Meet unforgettable characters, discover hidden secrets and help Malice restore order before it’s too late.
Created especially for families, Malice Returns: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice blends theatre, storytelling, play and autumn magic into an unforgettable Halloween experience unlike anything Lavenderland has hosted before.
And no autumn adventure at Lavenderland would be complete without pumpkins! The Pumpkin Patch will be open as part of your visit, so grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin to take home.
Watts Gallery – Down Lane, Guildford GU3 1DQ
October Half Term – Wednesday 21 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
Something strange is happening at Watts Gallery this October half term! Woodland witches need your help; mischievous monsters are on the loose and magical potions are bubbling to life. Visit Watts Gallery over the half term for creativity, adventure and Halloween fun.
Explore the Gallery, House and woodland as they transform into a world of seasonal surprises and spooky discoveries. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden creatures, magical moments and frightfully fun photo opportunities as you explore!
Days Out with Activities in Surrey
Hampton Court – Hampton Court Way, East Molesey KT8 9AU
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace – 24th October to 1st November 2026 – Included with Palace admission tickets
Explore Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace for Halloween, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court Palace. Lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells.
As you tiptoe through the dark winding corridors and courtyards, you’ll feel the chilling presence of the infamous ghosts hiding around every corner. Work with the ghost hunters to seek out all of Hampton Court Palace’s spirits, but keep your distance – these ghosts are best kept to the past.
You can read about our visits to Hampton Court Palace here:
- Palace of Stardust – the Hampton Court Palace Light Trail Review
- A Family Trip to Hampton Court Palace
Painshill Park – Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1AG
Whispers in the Woods: Interactive Storytelling Walk – Selected dates, 17th to 31st October 2026
The Painshill trees have something you should hear – and now is the chance to experience it. Step into a magical story this October half term as the colours of the beautiful landscape change and spark your imagination. Children can join an interactive storytelling tree walk, meeting woodland characters, discovering hidden tales and bringing a story to life along the way. You should hear some wonderful sounds and stories as you explore the trees and uncover the magic around you! A fun, imaginative outdoor adventure for little explorers and their grown-ups.
Woodland Wonders: Tree Based Craft Sessions – Selected dates, 19th to 26th October 2026
Get creative this October half term at Painshill with a fun, tree-inspired craft session celebrating the sights, sounds and stories of autumn. Children can explore their imagination and make something special inspired by the trees around them, bringing the Something You Should Hear campaign to life through hands-on creativity. A lovely activity for young nature lovers and their grown-ups to enjoy together.
Woodland Hideouts: Den Building – Selected dates, 20th to 27th October 2026
Get wild this October half term and build your very own woodland den at Painshill! Gather natural materials, work together and get creative as you construct a cosy hideaway inspired by the sights and sounds of autumn. Listen closely as you build — the trees, leaves and wildlife might have a story of their own to tell!
You can read our review of Painshill Park here
* Brooklands Museum – Brooklands Drive, Weybridge KT13 0SL
October Half Term Family Fun – 25th October to 2nd November 2025 – Included with museum admission
Explore planes, buses and racing cars! With a new adventure playground open, vintage bus rides, an F1 simulator, children’s concorde tours, a themed trail and so much more, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Brooklands this half term.
You can read about our trip to Brooklands Museum here
Godstone Farm – Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX
Halloween at Godstone Farm – 17th October to 1st November 2026
Get ready for a fang-tastic October and visit Godstone Farm’s spook-tacular half term Halloween event! Accept the challenge of braving the wall by placing your hand into the unknown! Enjoy a host of family-friendly Halloween activities, including thrilling mini golf, pumpkin carving and marshmallow toasting, a fun spooky quiz trail and fang-tastic arts and crafts.
You can read our review of Godstone Farm here
Chessington World of Adventures – Chessington KT9 2NE
HOWL’O’WEEN – Selected dates, 3rd October to 1st November 2026 – £34 per person when booked online
Things are getting spoOoky once again at Chessington this October, with a Fa-BOO-lous Halloween event for the whole family! Don’t miss out on a family adventure this October half term with plenty of new tricks and treats you won’t want to miss.
You can read about our visits to Chessington here:
- Visiting Chessington World of Adventures in the Winter
- The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure at Chessington World of Adventures
- A Winter’s Tale Christmas at Chessington World of Adventures Review
Thorpe Park – Staines Rd, Chertsey KT16 8PN
Fright Nights – Selected dates from 2nd October to 1st November 2026 – Recommended 13+ years – From £39 per person when booked online
Pray you don’t have the key to the door or risk unlocking your deepest, darkest nightmares as the award-winning Halloween FRIGHT NIGHTS return to THORPE PARK Resort for a 21st birthday celebration like no other!
With no fears going untouched, you’ll be sleeping with the lights on after you come face-to-face with the most horrific, dreaded and tormented terrors at Thorpe Park this fearful FRIGHT NIGHTS. Featuring spine-tingling scare mazes, truly terrifying scare zones and awe-inspiring shows, PLUS some of the UK’s most thrilling rides in the dark including the world’s first horror movie themed rollercoaster SAW – The Ride!
You can read our review of Thorpe Park here
Rural Life Centre – The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL
Scarecrow Trail 2026 – 26th October to 30th October 2026
This October half term, the Rural Life Centre are holding a Scarecrow Trail, and inviting everyone in the local community to create their own scarecrow with the theme of Once Upon a Time!
They’re hoping to fill the museum with a wonderful collection of home-made scarecrows that visitors can discover around the site during half term. No need for perfection, the wonkier and more imaginative the better.
You can read about our visit to the Rural Life Centre here
* RHS Garden Wisley – Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB
October half term: Pumpkin Garden Trail – 25 October – 2 November 2025 – Included with admission
Step into the world of pumpkins and discover amazing seasonal surprises dotted around the garden. Feast your eyes on a pumpkin banquet table, find giant pumpkin letters and see scarecrows showcasing different veggies used in the past for carving. It’s all gourd fun!
Bocketts Farm – Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS
Witches and Wizards Week – 16th to 31st October 2026 – Included with admission
There’s so much going on at Bocketts Farm this half term. Visit the Reptile Roadshow, watch Science and Slime shows, explore the Pumpkin Village and make something in the Creepy Craft Corner. Plus, meet the Owls and Birds of Prey, complete the Witches & Wizards Quiz Trail, enjoy the Indoor Soft Play, hop on the Tractor Ride and explore acres of Outdoor Play!
You can read about our visit to Bocketts Farm here
Kew Gardens – Richmond, London, TW9 3AE
Halloween at Kew – 16th October to 1st November 2026 – Member adults: Off Peak £16.75 / Peak £20.55 and Non-member adult: Off Peak £19.50 / Peak £24
Discover a thrilling after dark Halloween trail full of hidden surprises. This October, Kew Gardens will transform once more into a ghostly, glowing adventure. As night falls over the Gardens, explore one of London’s best Halloween events with this eerie illuminated trail.
Watch out for tricks in the forgotten fairground and beware the monsters lurking in Frankenstein’s laboratory. As you wind through the haunted woods, be careful of giant spiders waiting in creepy cobwebs, ghastly ghouls and wicked witches.
You can read about our visits to Kew Gardens here:
National Trust Days Out with Activities
Hatchlands Park – East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT
We’re going on a Ghost Hunt family trail – 10 October to 1st November 2026 – Included with admission/membership
Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Hatchlands Park with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way. The trail is ideal for pre-schoolers and young children and is free after normal property admission.
You can read about our visits to Hatchlands Park here:
Claremont Landscape Garden – Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG
The Squirrels Who Squabbled – 26th September to 1st November 2026 – Included with admission
Based on the bestselling children’s book by Rachel Bright, families can join the trail to help Cyril and Bruce work together to get a very special prize – the last nut of the season!
Illustrated by Jim Field, it’s a feast for autumnal eyes. With fun, interactive games and tasty treats from the café, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
You can read about our visits to Claremont Gardens here:
- Claremont Landscape Gardens After Lockdown {National Trust}
- Claremont Landscape Gardens {National Trust}
Winkworth Arboretum – Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD
Stranger Folk digital adventure – 10th October to 8th November 2026 – Included with admission
As the spirit and human worlds collide, sneaky goblins, cunning beggars and Stranger Folk are slipping through the crack to stir up trouble. Gather your team, harness the elements and seal the rift before the creatures take hold!
Download the free Stranger Folk app to start your folklore magic adventure. Your guide, the mysterious Old Crone, will direct you through a series of silly and magical tasks to help find the Stranger Folk and decide their fate.
You can read about our visit to Winkworth Arboretum here
Halloween Crafts, Workshops and Activities in Surrey
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre – Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX
Creative Make-Up: Special Effects (12-16yrs) – Thu 22 Oct 2026
Become a theatrical media-makeup artist for the day and explore how characters are developed from the page to the stage with professional Creative Make-Up Artist Zoe Tiley.
Creative Make-Up: Special Effects (7-11yrs) – Fri 23 Oct 2026
Become a theatrical media-makeup artist for the day and explore how characters are developed from the page to the stage with professional Creative Make-Up Artist Zoe Tiley.
Beginners’ Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day (6-9yrs) – Mon 26 Oct 2026
Perfect for complete beginners and children who already love magic, the workshop includes easy-to-learn tricks and clever techniques taught by a real magician. By the end of the session, every child will be confidently performing baffling magic tricks that will amaze friends and family alike.
Beginners’ Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day (10-13yrs) – Mon 26 Oct 2026
Perfect for complete beginners and young people who already dabble in magic, the workshop includes easy-to-learn tricks and clever techniques taught by a professional magician. By the end of the session, every young person will be confidently performing baffling magic tricks that will amaze friends and family alike.
Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop (5yrs+) – Tue 27 Oct 2026
Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Halloween soap-making workshop – perfect for creative hands! Designed especially for children, this fun and fragrant session uses the melt and pour method, a safe and simple way to make colourful, creepy soaps just in time for Halloween.
Suds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop (12yrs+) – Tue 27 Oct 2026
Embrace those autumnal vibes as you design and create your very own spooktacular soaps just in time for Halloween! Designed for young people (12+) and their parents or carers, this hands-on workshop is perfect for families and friends looking to create unique, creepy-cool soaps while enjoying some quality time together.
Sound Design for the Stage (12-16yrs) – Wed 28 Oct 2026
Through fun, hands-on exercises using sound equipment, young people will discover how sound engages the senses and helps tell stories on stage. This workshop is suitable for beginners, as well as those with an interest in or some experience of working with sound.
Improv Theatre for Kids (9-12yrs) – Thu 29 Oct 2026
Let imaginations run wild in this fun-filled workshop with professional improv theatre company Tiger Tail Theatre. With no scripts to learn, children will discover the joy of creating characters, scenes and stories on the spot.
G Live – London Road, Guildford GU1 2AA
Craft Cafe: Pumpkin Lanterns – Fri 16 Oct 2026
Get cosy this October at Craft Café as we celebrate the season with Pumpkin Lantern Making! Join G Live for a relaxed and creative workshop where you’ll design and decorate your own autumn-inspired pumpkin lantern to take home. Whether you go spooky, stylish or sparkling, this hands-on session is perfect for all abilities.
Dorking Halls Pippbrook House – Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG
Free Halloween Craft Caper with Hello Dorking – Friday 30 October 2026
The sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Please choose from an hour slot and join us for some crafty fun. The activities are most suitable for ages 2 – 11 and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There will be a pop-up cafe inside Pippbrook House so you can enjoy a coffee, drink or snack as your children craft.
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 October half term:
Rose Theatre Kingston – 24-26 High St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HL
- Room on the Broom – Tue 27 October to Sun 1 November 2026
- Miss Americana: A Tribute to Taylor Swift – Fri 6 November 2026
Epsom Playhouse – 42 Ashley Ave, Epsom KT18 5AL
- K Pop Dance Heroes – Monday 19th October 2026
- Tracy Borman: Tudors on Tour – Tuesday 20th October 2026
- Spot’s Birthday Party – Tuesday 20th – Wednesday 21st October 2026
- Sky Full Of Stars – Thursday 22nd October 2026
- Hocus Pocus: Live Experience – Monday 26th October 2026
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast presented by Epsom Light Opera Company – Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st October 2026
- The Very Busy Bumblebee – Tuesday 27th October 2026
Woking Theatre – The Ambassadors, The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ
- Six – Tue 20 Oct to Sat 24 Oct 2026
- Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live – Sat 31 Oct 2026
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre – Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX
- Tracy Borman OBE: Tudors On Tour – Sun 25 Oct 2026
The Horton Arts Centre Epsom – Haven Way, Epsom KT19 8NP
- Short Stories Tall Tales – Three Little Pigs – Fri, 23 Oct 2026
- The Shivers – Tue, 27 Oct 2026
G Live – London Road, Guildford GU1 2AA
- Buffy Revamped – Thu 29 Oct 2026
The Leatherhead Theatre – 7 Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN
- HADESTOWN: The Musical – 13 October 2026
- Sing-Along-A Musicals Live! – 17 October 2026
- Top Secret Magic of Science – High Voltage – 30 October 2026
- Unicorn Live! – 31st October 2026
Esher Theatre – Community Walk, High St, Esher KT10 9RA
- Teach Rex Live – 18th October 2026
- Family Halloween Party 2026 – 29th October 2026
Camberley Theatre – Knoll Rd, Camberley GU15 3SY
- Man in the Mirror – 24th October 2026
- Ice Age Adventure Live! – 25th October 2026
- YEM Theatre Productions: The Addams Family – 26th and 27th October 2026
- Crown Ballet – The Nutcracker – 29th October 2026
New Wimbledon Theatre – 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1QG
- Legally Blonde – Tue 20 Oct to Sat 24 Oct 2026
Polka Theatre – 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB
- Toto – Sat 10 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026
- You’ll see – Fri 23 Oct to Sun 25 Oct 2026
- At sea – Wed 28 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 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 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.
Trampoline Parks in Surrey
Trampolining is a fantastic activity that children love and it’s perfect for a wet weather day – which is often the case in October half term! 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.
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
- Wacky Kingdom – Redhill
- Piglets – Hersham
- Let’s Explore – Horley
- Rascals – Motspur Park
- The Play Cafe at Sandown Park – Esher
- Kidspace – Croydon
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
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 the 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 – read our review here
- Skywalk Adventure – Esher
- WildWood – Guildford
You can read more about the climbing options 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 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.
Surrey Wildlife Trust Holiday Club
Where: Nower Wood Education Centre, near Leatherhead
When: Most school holidays
Ages: Wild Explorers Holiday Club: 5-11 Year olds
Wild Explorers Holiday Club is the perfect place to embark on adventures, forge friendships and turn school holidays into lifelong memories!
When: Most school holidays
Ages: Wild Rangers Conservation Club: 11-17 Year olds
Help manage the ancient woodland reserve and learn skills including tree felling, coppicing and habitat surveying as well as fire lighting, whittling and carving.
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 the Winter Olympics at KOOSA Kids February 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.
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.
Camp Beaumont
Where: Chinthurst School, Tadworth – Claremont Fan Court School, Esher – Halstead Prep School, Woking – Hobbledown Adventure Farm, Park and Zoo, Epsom – Lyndhurst School, Camberley – RGS Guildford, Guildford – St Mary’s School, Reigate – St Ives School, Haslemere – Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames – Wallington County Grammar School, Wallington
When: Most school holidays
Ages: 3 to 16 year olds
Camp Beaumont award-winning half-term adventure day camps feature over 50 activities including archery, football and tennis, teaching children new skills whilst making new friends and enjoying their best half-term break yet.
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.
Barracudas Activity Camps
Where: Gordon’s School, Woking – Notre Dame School, Cobham – Edgeborough, Farnham
When: Most school holidays
Ages: 4.5 – 14 year olds
A great solution for parents during the school holidays, Barracudas activity camps offer high quality care and activities for kids with an emphasis on FUN!
I hope that’s given you some inspiration when it comes to organising your half term childcare, days out and activities. I’ll add more events as they’re announced and please do get in touch if I’ve missed your favourite event off the list.
If you’re looking for more things to do in Surrey this October half term, these posts might help:
- Pumpkin Picking in Surrey
- Family Days Out in Surrey
- 38 Pubs with Play Areas in Surrey
- Where to practice Archery in Surrey
- Where to play Crazy Golf in Surrey
- Where to go Go Karting in Surrey
