From baby-friendly comedy and gentle story sessions to festive theatre, concerts and Santa-packed weekends. Here’s your easy planner with these Surrey Christmas highlights on w/c 8 Dec 2025. 🌟
🌟 Weekend Highlights (Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec)
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
📅 Fri 12 – Sun 14 Dec | ⏰ 10:00–17:00 | 📍 Hampton Court | Paid
👉 Event page
The Snowsmith – Farnham Maltings (family theatre)
📅 Fri 12 – Wed 24 Dec | ⏰ Times vary | 📍 Farnham | Paid
👉 More info
The Snowsmith: Puppet-Making Workshop – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec (also 20–21 Dec) | ⏰ Sat/Sun 13:30 (13–14 Dec) | 📍 Farnham | Paid
👉 Book
Santa Specials – Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
📅 Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec (also 21–22 Dec) | ⏰ Sessions 15:30–19:30 | 📍 Hampton | Paid
👉 Tickets
Woking Wind Orchestra – Family Christmas Concert
📅 Sat 13 Dec | ⏰ 14:00 | 📍 Woking | Paid
👉 Tickets
Equippers Church: The Tale of the Christmas Postman – Cleves School
📅 Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec | ⏰ Times vary | 📍 Weybridge | Paid
👉 Event
Santa’s On His Sleigh – G Live Guildford
📅 Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec (also 19–24 Dec) | ⏰ Times vary | 📍 Guildford | Paid
👉 Book
The Make Space – Watts Gallery (drop-in art)
📅 Sat 13 Dec | ⏰ 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 & 15:00 | 📍 Guildford | Paid
👉 Details
Father Christmas – Watts Gallery
📅 Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec (also 20–21 Dec) | ⏰ 10:30–15:00 (multiple slots) | 📍 Guildford | Paid
👉 More info
Santa Specials – Mizens Railway
📅 Sun 14 Dec (also 21 Dec) | ⏰ From 10:30 | 📍 Woking | Paid
👉 Book
Kids’ Symphonic Sundays – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sun 14 Dec | ⏰ 10:00 | 📍 Farnham | Ages 1–11 | Paid
👉 More info
📅 Midweek & One-Day Picks
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club – Farnham Maltings
📅 Thu 11 Dec | ⏰ 11:30 | 📍 Farnham | For parents with babies 0–12 months | Paid
👉 Event
Story Time – Guildford Cathedral (free)
📅 Thu 11 Dec | ⏰ 11:00–12:00 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 1–5
👉 Book free place
Pop Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Fri 12 Dec | ⏰ 10:30–12:00 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 2–4 | Paid
👉 Info
SEN Father Christmas Visits – Bocketts Farm
📅 Tue 9 Dec | ⏰ 10:30–17:00 | 📍 Leatherhead | Ages 1–8 | Paid
👉 Book
Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas – The Horton
📅 Tue 9 Dec | ⏰ 11:30 & 13:30 | 📍 Epsom | Ages 0–5 | Paid
👉 What’s on
Breakfast with Santa – Squires Shepperton
📅 Sun 14 Dec | ⏰ 8:30 | 📍 Shepperton | Paid
👉 Book a table
All Aboard Club – Inclusive Train-Play (Autistic, ADHD & SEND)
📅 Sun 14 Dec | ⏰ 11:00 | 📍 Woking | Ages 4+ | Paid
👉 Book session
🎄 Ongoing Festive Experiences
- 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 – Chobham Adventure Farm — 16 Nov–24 Dec
- A Magical Christmas – Bocketts Farm — 20 Nov–24 Dec
- Christmas Village – Chessington World of Adventure — 22 Nov–24 Dec
- Meet Santa – Van Arnhem Nursery, Godalming — Weekends, 22 Nov–21 Dec
- RHS Glow 2025 – Wisley Gardens — 21 Nov–4 Jan
- Denbies Santa Express — 6–7 & 13–24 Dec
- Christmas at LEGOLAND, Windsor — Weekends to 7 Dec; daily 13 Dec–3 Jan (exc. 24–26 Dec)
- Alice’s Christmas in Wonderland – Polesden Lacey — 22 Nov–4 Jan
- Meet Father Christmas – Garsons Esher — Selected dates to 24 Dec
- Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto – Squires Shepperton — 6–7, 13–14, 20–24 Dec
- Father Christmas – Godstone Farm — 6–7, 13–14, 19–24 Dec (SEND sessions available)
- Santa Experience – Moo Moo’s Cobham — Weekends to 21 Dec
- Winter’s Tail – Chessington World of Adventure — 23 Nov–24 Dec
- Father Christmas Grotto – Ottershaw Christmas Tree Farm — 27 Nov–22 Dec (exc. 7–8 Dec)
- Glow Wild – Wakehurst — 27 Nov–3 Jan
- Watercress Line – Steam Illuminations — 28 Nov–4 Jan
- Christmas Trail – Discovery Land (Priory Farm) — 29 Nov–5 Jan
- Santa’s Secret Village – Hobbledown Epsom — 5–7, 10–14 & 17–24 Dec
- The Nutcracker – Winkworth Arboretum — 29 Nov–5 Jan
- Santa Cruises – Basingstoke Canal — 2–23 Dec
🎶 Regulars this week
- Pop Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre — Fri 12 Dec, 10:30–12:00 | Info
- Kids’ Symphonic Sundays – Farnham Maltings — Sun 14 Dec, 10:00 | More info
- All Aboard Club – Inclusive Train-Play (Woking) — Sun 14 Dec, 11:00 | Book
🎄 Final thoughts – Surrey Christmas highlights on w/c 8 Dec 2025
That’s your guide to the best Surrey Christmas highlights on w/c 8 Dec 2025. From twinkling train rides and festive theatre to laughter-filled parent sessions and creative workshops. ✨ Whether you’re soaking up the Christmas spirit in a cosy local event or planning a big festive day out, there’s plenty of magic to enjoy across Surrey this week.
We’d love to see your festive adventures, tag @funandplay.co.uk on Instagram or send us a message if you visit any of these events. Your photos and tips help other local families discover new favourites. Let’s keep spreading the Christmas sparkle together! 💫
❓ FAQs about Surrey Christmas Highlights on w/c 8 Dec 2025
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What are the top Surrey Christmas highlights on w/c 8 Dec 2025?
This week is packed with festive fun! Families can enjoy the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre, The Snowsmith theatre show at Farnham Maltings, and magical Santa Specials at both Mizens Railway and Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway. There’s also creative fun at Watts Gallery and drop-in festive workshops for all ages.
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Where can families meet Santa this week?
Father Christmas will be making plenty of stops around Surrey! Don’t miss the Father Christmas visits at Watts Gallery, Breakfast with Santa at Squires Shepperton, or the Denbies Santa Express in Dorking. You can also catch him at Godstone Farm, Ottershaw Christmas Tree Farm, and Bocketts Farm (which includes SEND-friendly sessions).
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Which Christmas events are SEND-friendly or inclusive?
Families looking for inclusive activities will love the SEN Father Christmas Visits at Bocketts Farm and the All Aboard Club train-play session in Woking, designed specifically for autistic and ADHD children. The Children’s Trust Winter Festival and Christmas at Kew Quiet Access sessions earlier in December are also welcoming options.
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What festive theatre and music shows are on for children?
There’s something for every little performer this week! The Snowsmith in Farnham brings winter magic to the stage, while Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas in Epsom is perfect for toddlers. For music lovers, the Woking Wind Orchestra Family Christmas Concert and Kids’ Symphonic Sundays in Farnham offer joyful, family-friendly experiences.
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What are some creative or hands-on Christmas activities for families?
Try the Puppet-Making Workshop at Farnham Maltings, or the drop-in art sessions at Watts Gallery for a relaxed way to make festive memories. Younger children can join Pop Up Play or Story Time at Guildford Cathedral, both gentle and engaging for little minds.
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