Festive family events in Surrey this week (w/c 24 Nov 2025)

From cosy storytime and baby-friendly concerts to Christmas fairs, grottos and glittering light trails, here’s your easy, parent-friendly guide to festive family events in Surrey this week (w/c 24 Nov 2025). 🌟

🌟 Weekend Highlights (Sat 29 – Sun 30 Nov)

Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair
📅 Fri 21 – Sat 22 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–16:00 | 📍 Guildford | Paid
👉 Event page

The Paper Dolls – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sat 29 – Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 10:30–11:45 & 13:30–14:45 | 📍 Farnham | Ages 3–8
👉 More info

A Traditional Christmas – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sat 29 – Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 10:30–11:45 & 13:30–14:45 | 📍 Farnham | Ages 2+
👉 Event details

Godalming Christmas Festival Market
📅 Sat 29 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–16:30 | 📍 Godalming | 🆓 Free admission
👉 More info

Winter Lights at Mizens Railway
📅 Sat 29 Nov | ⏰ 15:30–19:30 | 📍 Woking | Paid
👉 Details

Wokingham Winter Carnival
📅 Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–17:30 | 📍 Wokingham | 🆓 Free admission
👉 Plan your visit

📅 Midweek & One-Day Picks

Little Notes – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (last session)
📅 Tue 25 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–10:40 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 2.5–4.5
👉 Get tickets

Bach to Baby – Surbiton (Festive Family Concert)
📅 Tue 25 Nov | ⏰ 10:30 | 📍 Surbiton | Ages 0–5
👉 Event page

Christmas Themed Photo Shoot – Superstars Chertsey
📅 Wed 26 Nov | ⏰ 9:00–11:00 or 11:30–13:30 | 📍 Chertsey
👉 Book

Accessible for Everyone Session – Coral Reef Waterworld
📅 Wed 26 Nov | ⏰ 15:30–20:45 | 📍 Bracknell | Inclusive swimming
👉 Sessions

Story Time – Guildford Cathedral
📅 Thu 27 Nov | ⏰ 11:00–12:00 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 1–5 | 🆓 Free
👉 Book free place

Father Christmas Grotto – Ottershaw Christmas Tree Farm
📅 Thu 27 Nov – Mon 22 Dec (except 7–8 Dec) | ⏰ 12:00–19:30 | 📍 Ottershaw | Free with tree purchase
👉 Info

Glow Wild Winter Lantern Trail – Wakehurst
📅 Thu 27 Nov – Sat 3 Jan | ⏰ 16:00–22:00 | 📍 Kew/Wakehurst
👉 Tickets

Trails & Tales: What the Ladybird Heard – Gatton Park
📅 Fri 28 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–11:30 | 📍 Reigate | Ages 2–4
👉 Book

Pop Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Fri 28 Nov | ⏰ 10:30–12:00 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 2–4
👉 More info

Christmas at Kew – Quiet Access Session
📅 Sat 29 Nov (also 2, 17 & 27 Dec) | ⏰ 16:00 | 📍 Richmond | Specialist
👉 Quiet sessions

Goldsworth Christmas Market
📅 Sat 29 Nov | ⏰ 12:00–16:00 | 📍 Goldsworth | 🆓 Free
👉 Details

Sindlesham Court Christmas Market
📅 Sat 29 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–16:00 | 📍 Wokingham | 🆓 Free admission
👉 Event

Christmas Trail – Discovery Land (Priory Farm)
📅 Sat 29 Nov – Mon 5 Jan | ⏰ Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00; Sun 10:00–16:00 | 📍 Redhill
👉 Trail info

Santa’s Secret Village – Hobbledown Epsom
📅 Sat 29 – Sun 30 Nov, 5–7, 10–14 & 17–24 Dec | ⏰ 10:00–18:00 | 📍 Epsom
👉 Book

The Nutcracker Winter Trail – Winkworth Arboretum
📅 Sat 29 Nov – Mon 5 Jan | ⏰ 10:00–16:00 | 📍 Godalming
👉 Event page

Let’s Get Creative Christmas Shopping Weekend – Orleans House
📅 Sun 30 Nov | 📍 Twickenham | 🆓 Free
👉 Info

Breakfast with Santa – Squires Shepperton (this week’s date)
📅 Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 8:30 | 📍 Shepperton
👉 Book a table

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 10:00 | 📍 Farnham | Ages 1–11
👉 More info

Christmas Fair – Cobham Free School
📅 Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 13:00–16:00 | 📍 Cobham
👉 See post

Frozen Pottery Painting – Crafty Pots
📅 Sun 30 Nov | ⏰ 15:00–16:30 | 📍 Walton-on-Thames | Ages 3+
👉 Book

🎄 Ongoing Festive Experiences (multi-date — link + dates only)

• Wundrful World of Christmas (London) — 7 Nov–24 Dec
• Kingston Christmas Market — 13 Nov–28 Dec
• Windsor Great Park Illuminated — 14 Nov–3 Jan
• Illuminate at Guildford Cathedral — 15 Nov–4 Jan
• Christmas at Watts Gallery — 15 Nov–31 Dec
• Christmas Adventure at Chobham Adventure Farm — 16 Nov–24 Dec
• A Magical Christmas at Bocketts Farm — 20 Nov–24 Dec
• RHS Glow 2025 at Wisley Gardens — 21 Nov–4 Jan
• Christmas Village – Chessington World of Adventure — 22 Nov–24 Dec
• Meet Santa – Van Arnhem Nursery, Godalming — Weekends, 22 Nov–21 Dec
• Denbies Santa Express — 22–23 Nov, 29–30 Nov, 6–7 Dec, 13–24 Dec
• Christmas at LEGOLAND — Weekends 22 Nov–7 Dec; daily 13 Dec–3 Jan (exc. 24–26 Dec)
• Alice’s Christmas in Wonderland – Polesden Lacey — 22 Nov–4 Jan
• The Magic of Christmas – Chessington Garden Centre — (This week:) 29 Nov–24 Dec (weekends)
• VR Sleigh Ride – Chessington Garden Centre — 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Nov & 1–24 Dec
• Meet Father Christmas – Garsons Esher — 15–16, 22–23, 27–30 Nov & 1–24 Dec
• Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto – Squires Shepperton — 22–23, 29–30 Nov; 6–7, 13–14, 20–24 Dec
• Father Christmas – Godstone Farm — 22–23, 29–30 Nov; 6–7, 13–14, 19–24 Dec (SEND sessions available)
• Santa Experience (Magic) – Moo Moo’s Cobham — Weekends, 22 Nov–21 Dec
• Winter’s Tail – Chessington World of Adventure — 23 Nov–24 Dec
• Watercress Line – Steam Illuminations — 28 Nov–4 Jan

🧸 Regulars this week (quick picks)

• Pop Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre — Fri 28 Nov, 10:30–12:00 | Info
• Kids’ Symphonic Sundays – Farnham Maltings — Sun 30 Nov, 10:00 | More info

🎅 Final thoughts – Festive family events in Surrey this week (w/c 24 Nov 2025)

That’s a wrap for this week’s festive fun! 🎄 From gentle baby concerts and creative play sessions to sparkling trails and Christmas fairs, Surrey is bursting with festive family events in Surrey this week.

Whether you’re exploring locally or planning a bigger day out, we’d love to see your photos and hear how it went. Tag @funandplay.co.uk on Instagram or send us a message to share your adventures. 💫

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