Christmas fun for families in Surrey this w/c 1 Dec 2025

From festive fairs and gentle toddler sessions to miniature railways and glowing trails, here’s your easy planner to Christmas fun for families in Surrey this w/c 1 Dec 2025. 🌟

🌟 Weekend Highlights (Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec)

Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
📅 Fri 5 – Sun 7 Dec | ⏰ 10:00–17:00 | 📍 Hampton Court | Paid
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Farncombe Christmas Market
📅 Sat 6 Dec | ⏰ 10:00–14:30 | 📍 Farncombe | 🆓 Free
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The Children’s Trust Winter Festival (inclusive)
📅 Sat 6 Dec | ⏰ 13:00–18:00 | 📍 Tadworth | Paid
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Christmas Fairs – Weybridge & Walton-on-Thames
• St. Charles Borromeo, Weybridge — Sat 6 Dec | ⏰ 10:30–15:30
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• Ashley School, Walton-on-Thames — Sat 6 Dec | ⏰ 12:00–15:00
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Mini Athletics: The Christmas Dash – Woking Sportsbox
📅 Sat 6 Dec | ⏰ 13:00 & 14:00 | 📍 Woking | Paid
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Thames Ditton Miniature Railway – Christmas Event
📅 Sun 7 Dec | ⏰ 11:00–14:30 | 📍 Thames Ditton | Paid
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Santa Specials – Mizens Railway, Woking
📅 Sun 7 Dec (also 14 & 21 Dec) | ⏰ From 10:30 | Paid
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Breakfast with Santa – Weybridge Garden Centre (Addlestone)
📅 Sun 7 Dec (also 14 & 20–24 Dec) | ⏰ 9:00–11:00 | Paid
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Kids’ Symphonic Sundays – Farnham Maltings
📅 Sun 7 Dec | ⏰ 10:00 | Paid
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📅 Midweek & One-Day Picks

Christmas “Treats for Santa” Plates – Crafty Pots
📅 Tue 2 Dec | ⏰ 15:45–16:45 | 📍 Walton-on-Thames | Ages 7+ | Paid
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Christmas at Kew – Quiet Access (specialist)
📅 Tue 2 Dec | ⏰ 16:00 | 📍 Richmond | Paid
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Santa Cruises – Basingstoke Canal
📅 Tue 2 – 23 Dec | ⏰ Times vary | 📍 Basingstoke | Paid
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Baby Gospel Christmas – Farnham Maltings
📅 Wed 3 Dec | ⏰ 11:00 | 📍 Farnham | Ages 0–7 | Paid
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Christmas Market – Ashford
📅 Wed 3 Dec | ⏰ 17:00–20:00 | 📍 Ashford | 🆓 Free
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SEN Father Christmas Visits – Bocketts Farm (specialist)
📅 Wed 3 Dec (also Tue 9 Dec) | ⏰ 10:30–17:00 | 📍 Leatherhead | Paid
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Watts Tots – Watts Gallery
📅 Fri 5 Dec | ⏰ 10:30–11:45 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 0–3 | Paid
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Farncombe Christmas Lights’ Switch-On
📅 Fri 5 Dec | ⏰ From 16:30 | 📍 Farncombe | 🆓 Free
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Museum Monkeys – Chertsey Museum
📅 Fri 5 Dec | ⏰ 9:45–11:00 | 📍 Chertsey | Ages 0–4 | Paid
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Pop Up Play – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
📅 Fri 5 Dec | ⏰ 10:30–12:00 | 📍 Guildford | Ages 2–4 | Paid
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🎄 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
• RHS Glow 2025 – 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 — 29–30 Nov; 6–7 & 13–24 Dec
• Christmas at LEGOLAND, Windsor — 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
• Meet Father Christmas – Garsons Esher — To 24 Dec (selected dates)
• Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto – Squires Shepperton — 29–30 Nov; 6–7, 13–14, 20–24 Dec
• Father Christmas – Godstone Farm — 29–30 Nov; 6–7, 13–14, 19–24 Dec (SEND sessions available)
• Santa Experience – Moo Moo’s Cobham — Weekends, 22 Nov–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 — 29–30 Nov; 5–7, 10–14 & 17–24 Dec
• The Nutcracker Trail – Winkworth Arboretum — 29 Nov–5 Jan

🎄 Final Thoughts – Christmas fun for families in Surrey this w/c 1 Dec 2025

That’s your round-up of the very best Christmas fun for families in Surrey this w/c 1 Dec 2025 🌟 Whether you’re sipping hot chocolate at a local market, hopping on a festive train ride, or meeting Santa himself, there’s something magical for every family to enjoy.

Don’t forget, we’d love to see your festive adventures! Tag @funandplay.co.uk on Instagram or send us a drop to share your photos, tips, or favourite discoveries. Let’s keep the Christmas sparkle going together! 💫

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