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Things to Do in Surrey with Kids

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Things to Do in Surrey with Kids

If you’re looking for things to do in Surrey with kids, you’re in the right place. We’ve spent years exploring Surrey as a family, from farm parks and playgrounds when the boys were little to go karting, VR and anything that’ll actually tempt a teenager out of the house these days!

There’s loads to do, but sometimes it’s just knowing where to look. Especially when you suddenly have a free afternoon, it’s pouring with rain or the school holidays seem to be stretching on forever.

I’ve pulled all our Surrey days out together here to make things a bit easier. You’ll find free days out, indoor activities for rainy days, outdoor adventures, seasonal ideas and plenty of things to do with older kids and teens too.

Have a browse below and hopefully you’ll find something that works. And I’ll keep adding to this page as we discover new places (or remember old favourites!).

Best Things to Do in Surrey with Kids

Whether you’re looking for somewhere free to spend the day, something to do when it’s raining or an activity that’ll actually tempt the teenagers out of the house, you’ll find plenty of ideas here.

A few good places to start:

  • Free parks, countryside walks and nature reserves
  • Seasonal events like Easter egg hunts and pumpkin picking
  • Water parks, adventure golf and outdoor activities
  • Family-friendly restaurants across Surrey
  • Ideas for tweens and older kids

Browse Surrey ideas

Quick links to different types of family days out across Surrey, from free parks to seasonal events.

Start Here: Popular Surrey Days Out

If you’re new to planning family days out in Surrey, these are some of the most helpful places to start.

Free Days Out in Surrey

Explore parks, nature reserves and family-friendly places across Surrey that won’t cost a thing.

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Indoor Activities in Surrey

Rainy day ideas for kids and teens, from climbing and go karting to bowling, VR and escape rooms.

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Water Parks & Lidos in Surrey

The best places for outdoor swimming, splash parks and water fun in Surrey when the weather warms up.

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Free things to do

If you’re looking for days out that don’t cost a fortune, Surrey has plenty of free parks, countryside walks and nature reserves perfect for family adventures.

Indoor Activities in Surrey for Kids and Teens

Rainy day? There are plenty of indoor activities in Surrey for kids and teens, from climbing and go karting to bowling, VR and escape rooms.

Seasonal Things to Do in Surrey

From Easter egg hunts and summer festivals to pumpkin picking and Christmas events, Surrey has plenty of seasonal family activities throughout the year.

Outdoor & Active Days Out in Surrey

Surrey is packed with outdoor activities for families, from water parks and adventure golf to nature trails and countryside walks.

Things to Do in Surrey with Older Kids & Teens

Finding days out that older kids actually want to do can be a bit trickier. Go karting, VR, Nerf and adventure golf are usually a safer bet these days, especially if they can bring a friend along too.

Family Friendly Places to Eat in Surrey

After a day exploring, these family-friendly restaurants across Surrey are great places to eat with kids.

Days Out We've Tried

We’ve been to lots of attractions around Surrey over the years, from farm parks when the boys were little to theme parks and activities now they’re older. Here are some of the places we’ve tried ourselves.

More Surrey Ideas

Still looking for inspiration? Here are more Surrey days out and family activities worth adding to your list.

More Things to Do in Surrey with Kids

We’re always finding new places to visit around Surrey, although these days what counts as a successful family day out has definitely changed now the boys are older! I’ll keep adding new ideas and updating the guides here as we discover them.

Whether you’re looking for somewhere free, something to do when it’s raining or an activity that’ll keep teenagers entertained for a few hours, hopefully you’ll find something here that works.