Family-friendly things to do in Surrey this August 2025

At Fun & Play, we know how important it is to keep children entertained during the summer holidays, whether it’s with outdoor adventures, creative workshops, or relaxed playtime. If you’re searching for things to do in Surrey this August 2025 with your family, we’ve gathered a hand-picked list of activities perfect for all ages and abilities. From free events like Shout! Stay and Play sessions to immersive forest schools and exciting theatre performances, there’s something here for everyone.

Here’s our round-up of the best things to do in Surrey this August 2025 for families:

Outdoor Adventures and Forest Schools 🌳

Painshill Parent & Child Forest School: Summer Specials

Fridays, 1, 8 & 15 August – 10:00am or 1:00pm
Ages 2–6
📍 Painshill Park
90-minute sessions filled with nature crafts, sensory play, and campfire snacks.

Piccolo Family Club – Forest School Summer Camp

Tues-Thurs (12-28 August) – 9:00am to 12:30pm
Ages 4+
📍 Piccolo Family Club
Forest school fun in central Weybridge with den building and outdoor games.

Henley Fort Outdoor SEND Stay & Play

Selected dates in August
Ages 5+
📍 Henley Fort, Guildford
Inclusive outdoor play sessions for children with SEND.

Creative Arts, Crafts and Baking 🎨

Polka Theatre – Polka Puppet Summer School

12-14 August – 10:30am to 3:30pm
Ages 5-8
📍 Polka Theatre
A three-day puppetry course with a performance showcase.

West Horsley Place – Sunflower Cupcake Decorating for Families

13 August – 10:30am
Ages 4-8
📍 West Horsley Place
Bake and decorate cupcakes in a family-friendly session.

Crafty Kids and Printmaking at Farnham Maltings

Various dates in August
Ages 3-8
📍 Farnham Maltings
Drop-in arts and crafts including lino cutting and monster printmaking.

Bushcraft Workshop at RHS Wisley

Monday to Friday
Ages 5+
📍 RHS Garden Wisley
Learn essential outdoor skills in a fun and safe bushcraft session..

Theatre and Storytelling 🎭

Polka Theatre – Summertime Stories in the Garden

15 August
Ages 4+
📍 Polka Theatre
Storytelling and puppetry in Polka’s sensory garden.

The Twits – Outdoor Theatre in Staines

14 August – 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm
All ages
📍 Staines High Street
Free Roald Dahl theatre show.

The Summer Science Show at Brooklands Museum

Until 30 August
Ages 4+
📍 Brooklands Museum
30-minute science shows four times a day.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club

14 August
Ages 0-12 months
📍 Farnham Maltings
A relaxed comedy show for parents with babies.

Trails and Outdoor Fun 🐰

Moomins at Claremont Landscape Gardens

Until 31 August
All ages
📍 Claremont Landscape Garden
Story-themed trail included with admission.

Peter Rabbit and Friends at Hampton Court Palace

Until 7 September
All ages
📍 Hampton Court Palace
Follow Peter Rabbit through the gardens.

Summer of Play at Frensham

Weekends until 7 September
All ages
📍 Frensham Little Pond
Outdoor games and free-play areas.

Family Open Days and Inclusive Clubs 🚒

Reigate Fire Station Open Day

16 August – 10:00am to 3:00pm
All ages
📍 Reigate Fire Station
Free family day with a SEND-friendly hour.

Firefly London – Accessible Summer Club

Weekdays until 31 August
Ages 4-14
📍 Firefly London
Specialist holiday club for SEND children.

Shepperton Splash – Sensory Swimming Sessions

Mondays until 8 September
Ages 6+
📍 Shepperton Splash
Pay-as-you-go sensory swim sessions.

Walton and Weybridge Shout! Stay and Play

14 (Walton-on-Thames) & 15 (Weybridge) August
Ages 0-5
📍 Elmbridge Council
Free indoor play sessions for toddlers.

My Pet Pals at Pets at Home

Daily until 31 August
Ages 4+
📍 Pets at Home
Free animal care workshops.

FAQs – Things to do in Surrey this August 2025 ❓

If you visit any of these things to do in Surrey this August 2025, don’t forget to tag us on social media or drop us a message. We love sharing your family fun moments and helping others discover new places and activities.

Have a brilliant August from all of us at Fun and Play! 🌞