Things to do in Surrey
Chessington World of Adventure
Chessington World of Adventure is a theme park, zoo and hotel. The park is split into ten themed lands, each with its own location, setting and rides: Chessington Zoo, Wild Asia, Forbidden Kingdom, Land of the Dragons, Market Square, Mexicana, Mystic East, Pirates Cove, Transylvania, and Africa.
Thorpe Park
Go from 0 to 80 mph in under 2 seconds, survive a death defying vertical drop, spin through 10 loops… and that’s just for starters! With over 30 nuts rides, Thorpe Park is the place to go!
Royal Botanic Gardens – Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens – Kew – is an internationally important botanical research and education institution with 700 staff. The Royal Botanic Gardens has the world’s largest collection of living plants. The living collections include more than 30,000 different kinds of plants, while the herbarium, has over seven million preserved plant specimens. Kew Gardens has a treetop walkway, galleries and listed buildings to enjoy. There are 4.5 acres of gardens under glass to explore and these are kept at a constant temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. Visitors get the chance to browse through the thousands of plants kept in eight glasshouses, where you will see giant lily pads, an exotic rainforest in the Palm House and travel through ten climatic zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.
Guildford Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum (above) has 4 swimming pools, a 32 lane tenpin bowling alley, and an olympic size ice rink. Whether you are a beginner or an expert the centre is a great place to have fun.
National Clay Shooting Centre
National Clay Shooting Centre is only 30 miles from central London, and the centre is set in 3,000 acres of Surrey heath land, easily accessible by road. The National Shooting Centre at Bisley has been the home of shooting since 1890 and has promoted and encouraged marksmanship for over 100 years. Shooting practice at the National Clay shooting centre in Bisley The facilities include computer controlled scoring, trap sequencing, acoustic release (on all Trap layouts) and covered stands. Regular tuition is available in all formal clay disciplines, and can be booked from 9am to 4.30pm from Tuesday to Friday inclusive. Tuition is available for beginners, novices and more experienced shots. A magnificent new pavilion has been built which provides a focal point for the complex, and includes catering facilities and terrace overlooking the grounds and final layouts.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII. However, Wolsey fell from favour and the palace was passed to the King. The palace houses many works of art and furnishings from the Royal Collection, mainly dating from the two principal periods of the palace’s construction, the early Tudor (Renaissance) and late Stuart to Early Georgian period. The palace’s Home Park is the site of the annual Hampton Court Palace Festival and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
Epsom Racecourse
Epsom Downs Racecourse The course is best known for hosting the Epsom Derby, the UK’s premier thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies, over a mile and a half. It also hosts the Epsom Oaks for three-year-old fillies and the Coronation Cup for all ages over the same distance.
Bird World
Bird World – is one of the largest bird parks in the country. The park has all types of birds from the massive Maribou Stork to tiny Sunbirds, Penguins, Owls, Parrots, Waterfowl and many other colourful species. The park includes other attraction such as the Jenny Wren Farm and Underwater World. There is an active schedule of events through the day including feeding hungry Penguins twice a day. The birds can also entertain you as they swoop, soar and hop in our Outdoor Flying Display and the Heron Theatre Show. Younger visitors in particular will certainly enjoy meeting some of the smaller cuddly residents in the farm Animal Handling and no day is complete without joining the bird Keepers for the daily Owl Prowl feeding tour.
RHS Garden – Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley is a very beautiful garden with romantic half-timbered Tudor-style buildings. The garden covers over 200 acres and offers a fascinating blend of the beautiful with practical and innovative design and cultivation techniques. In August children can explore the giant Sunflower Maze, visit the outdoor play area and families can play croquet and skittles.
Winkworth Arboretum – Goldalming
Winkworth Arboretum – Godalming this hillside arboretum has been maintained by the National Trust for 60 years and has built up a collection of more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, many of them rare. Visit any time of year for a delightful stroll through the personal plant collection of one man, who was passionate about shrubs and trees. The Collection and setting are too unique to ever disappoint.
Campaign Paintball
Things to do in Surrey – Campaign Paintball has created a fantastic setup with 10 different movie based themes to enjoy. They include: Dodge city, D-Day, Jungle, The Ridge, Zulu, Convoy, Tactical operations, Chemical alley, Speedball and the Dark Tower. The centre can cater for up to 300 participants and has been graced by many sports stars, actors and famous celebrities. Top quality equipment and protective clothing is supplied. Great fun.
Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park
You can walk, cycle, play or have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in the caf and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest.