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Best Things To Do With Kids in Surrey This Summer
Looking for the best things to do with kids in Surrey during the summer holidays?
Whether you're searching for exciting family days out, outdoor adventures, nature trails or reliable school holiday childcare, Surrey offers a fantastic mix of attractions and activities to keep children active, engaged and entertained throughout the summer break.
With beautiful countryside, award-winning attractions, adventure playgrounds and family-friendly outdoor spaces, Surrey is one of the South East's most popular destinations for summer family fun.
From wildlife encounters and theme parks to country parks and activity camps, there's something for every family.
Explore Surrey's Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Surrey is renowned for its beautiful countryside and family-friendly green spaces.
Popular choices include:
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking
Painshill Park, Cobham
Frimley Lodge Park, Camberly
Newlands Corner, Alderly
Box Hill, Tadwoth
Stoke Park, Guildford
Alice Holt Forest, Farnham
These locations offer playgrounds, woodland walks, cycling trails, picnic areas and opportunities for children to explore nature during the school holidays.
Family Attractions and Adventure Days Out in Surrey
If you're looking for memorable family days out in Surrey, there are plenty of attractions that combine fun, learning and adventure.
Popular attractions include:
Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington
Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead
Birdworld, Farnham
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge
These attractions offer everything from animal encounters and outdoor play to interactive exhibits, rides and hands-on experiences.
Adventure Playgrounds and Outdoor Activities
Children love opportunities to stay active during the long summer holidays.
Some favourite outdoor attractions include:
Go Ape Alice Holt, Farnham
Outdoor activity centres and climbing experiences
These attractions encourage active play, confidence-building and family adventures.
Water Activities and Splash Parks
When temperatures rise, Surrey families often search for:
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Popular options include:
Basingstoke Canal activities, Basingstoke
Frensham Great Pond, between Farnham and Hindhead
Thorpe Lakes, Chertsey
Surrey Sports Park swimming sessions, Guildford
Local splash parks and paddling areas
Water-based activities remain among the most popular family attractions during the summer holidays.
Free Things To Do With Kids in Surrey
Family fun doesn't have to be expensive.
Some excellent free summer activities include:
Nature walks in the Surrey Hills
Woodland treasure hunts
Cycling trails
Community festivals and events
Outdoor fitness trails
Park playgrounds
Wildlife spotting adventures
Surrey's parks, forests and open spaces provide endless opportunities for affordable family days out.
Looking for Summer Holiday Childcare in Surrey?
While family days out are fantastic, many parents also need flexible childcare during the six-week summer break.
That's where Barracudas Activity Camps can help.
Barracudas Summer Camps in Surrey
Barracudas provides action-packed summer holiday camps for children aged 4–14 years, offering over 80 activities and six sessions every day. With a full day of day of fun from 8.30am to 5.30pm (and extended hours available to add from 8am to 6pm), our camps offer the perfect solution for busy families. Children stay active, build confidence, make new friends and try exciting activities in safe, high-quality school facilities.
Barracudas Camp Locations in Surrey
Families can book Barracudas summer camps at locations across Surrey, including:
These locations provide convenient holiday childcare options for families across Surrey during the summer holidays.
Activities Children Love
With premium activities such as motor sports, archery and bouncy castles at every locations, children can enjoy a winning combination of activities including:
Archery
Sports and team games
Dance and drama
Arts and crafts
Swimming
Aqua activities
Adventure games
Motorsports activities
Team challenges
Barracudas offers more than 80 activities, allowing children to choose different experiences throughout the day and build confidence while having fun.
Why Surrey Parents Choose Barracudas
Parents often search for:
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Barracudas combines childcare, adventure and personal development in one location. Camps are Ofsted registered, staffed by enhanced DBS-checked team members and offer flexible booking options for working families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the best family days out in Surrey?
A: Popular attractions include Chessington World of Adventures, RHS Garden Wisley, Hobbledown, Birdworld, Bocketts Farm Park and the many parks and countryside destinations throughout Surrey.
Q: What can children do during the Surrey summer holidays?
A: Children can enjoy outdoor adventures, sports, wildlife attractions, water activities, cycling, creative workshops and organised activity camps.
Q: Are there summer camps in Surrey?
A: Yes. Barracudas operates multiple summer activity camps across Surrey, including Cobham, Farnham, Godalming, Ripley, Tadworth and Woking for children aged 4½–14 years.
Q: What are the best free things to do with kids in Surrey?
A: Nature walks, country parks, playgrounds, cycling trails, woodland adventures and community events provide excellent free family activities throughout the summer holidays.
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