Thinking ahead for some ideas to keep the kids entertained this February half term? Fear not, there’s plenty going on in Surrey, here are some of our ideas if the rain holds off!

Half Term Surrey Activities for fair weather days

Nature

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Penguin Activity: Monday 12th – Friday 16th February

In addition to the regular attractions, this half term week Birdworld are focusing on penguins, so why not take part in some penguin-themed arts and crafts and complete the penguin trail around the park. Learn more about penguins as you watch the keepers feeding them at 11.00am & 3.30pm.

Where:  Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LD

Price: During February Half Term: Adults £14.95, Child under 3 FREE, Child 3-6 £11.95, Child 7-15 £12.95, Family £46.95

Opening Hours: daily 10am until 4.30pm

Pony and Pooch at Westcroft Park Polo Farm

Westcroft have half-term covered with a stellar line up of pony rides, dog show and Valentine arts and crafts whilst you enjoy a warming coffee in peace in our exclusive Pony & Pooch Cafe. 10am – 5pm at Westcroft Park Polo Club,Windlesham Road, Chobham, GU24 8SN.

Entrance is free and the timings for the day are as follows:
westcroft park half term fun ponies10AM – Cafe Open ( Dog walking area open from 9am)
10AM – 2PM – Free Arts and Crafts and Valentine Card making.
11AM – Dog show : Entry on the day.
10AM – 12PM – Pony Rides £5.00 For 12 minutes.
12.00 – 1.30PM – Lunch (Café running all day)
2PM-3PM – Pony Rides £5.00 For 12 minutes.
3PM – 4.30PM watch Polo in the Arena
2PM – 5PM Facilitated Arts and Crafts with Charlotte Art Tutor
4PM – 5PM Kids tea available in Cafe.

RHS Garden Wisley – Butterflies in the Glasshouse

surrey half term fun things to doEscape to a tropical climate at Wisley from 13 January – 4 March 2018. Seek out more than 50 vibrant species of exotic butterflies as they fly freely among the Tropical Zone of the Glasshouse, see their magnificent colours and patterns among lush plantings such as palm trees, bananas, bromeliads and climbers.

This year, there are new species of butterflies such as Graphium doson (common jay), a black tropical butterfly with pale blue wing bands, and swallowtail Papilio paris (Paris peacock). Pick up a spotter guide on arrival to identify the ones you have seen. Don’t forget to explore the interactive, family-friendly Education Zone and learn all about the lifecycle of a butterfly, get up close to caterpillars and use microscopes to admire those beautiful wings.

Where: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey,GU23 6QB

Price: Members Free. Non-members; Adult £13.05, Child £6.60 (under 5s go free), Family (2 adults & 2 children) £33.30. Admission is available on the day, or you can book a time slot to skip any queues.

Opening Hours:  Mon – Fri 10am-4:30pm & Sat – Sun 9:30-4:30pm

 

British Wildlife Centresurrey half term animal activities

This is a lovely place to visit for a close encounter with some British wildlife including owls, badgers, red squirrels, foxes, red deer, hedgehogs and weasels just to name a few. All of the animals live in settings that reflect their natural environment. Much of the area is outdoors, although there are plenty of undercover areas such as The Barn, The Hedgerow, the Nocturnal House and our observation Badger Sett. There is plenty to see at any time of the year and most animals will be out and about whatever the weather. The keepers give talks every half an hour to give you a further opportunity to learn about the animals.

Where: Eastbourne Road (A22), Newchapel, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF

Price: Children under 3 FREE, Child (age 3-15) £8.50, Adult £11.50, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £37.50

Opening Hours:  Saturday 10th February to Sunday 18th February; 10am – 5pm

 

Adventure

Safari Adventure Golf

No matter your age, everyone enjoys a game of crazy golf, so if it’s not raining, then this is a fun place to head to enjoy a round of golf with 18 adventure holes.

Where: Hersham Golf Club, Assher Road, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4RA

Price: Under 4s £4, Children (4-16) £7 Adults £8.50, family of 4 £26

Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm Mon – Sun

Outdoors

If it doesn’t rain, then head out to the Surrey Hills and enjoy one of the National Trusts natural play trails, a great way to burn off all their energy and its FREE!where kids can enjoy surrey nature

The natural play trail at Box Hill is a 2 mile level, circular walk. It’s a great chance to have fun in the woods: to explore, discover and balance on the log poles. The trail takes anything from an hour to a whole day. Make your own adventures on Abinger Roughs near Dorking, discover the natural play area where you can balance on logs or climb trees. Holmwood Common’s new level pathway takes you on an adventure around the whole site. Its dry pathway means that in even the wettest weather it’s an ideal spot for scooting or bike riding.

If you need help organising a special day out or would like some help planning your next holiday, then give us a call on 01306 740651 or 07747 444292 or email info@surreyhillsconcierge.co.uk to see how we can help you.