Looking for fun ways to keep the little ones entertained this week? From enchanting trails and bug hunts to fire engine fun and free creative play in London, there’s something exciting happening every day! Here’s a hand-picked list of the best family-friendly activities running this week (13–19 May 2025) near Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, and beyond 👇
🎡 Esher May Fair
📍 Esher Green
📅 Saturday 17 May, 10am – 3pm | 🎟 Free admission
A lovely community fair with stalls, refreshments, entertainment, and funfair rides—perfect for families with young children.
🚒 Guildford Fire Station Open Day
📍 Guildford Fire Station
📅 Saturday 17 May, 10.30am – 4pm | 🎟 Free admission
Get up close with fire engines, meet the team, and watch live demonstrations at this exciting open day!
🚂 Family Fun Weekend at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
📍 Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
📅 Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 May | 🎟 Admission fee applies
Hop aboard a steam train and enjoy a weekend full of family-friendly railway activities.
🎨 Tate Modern – Joy of Togetherness (Weekends)
📍 Tate Modern, London
📅 Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am – 6pm | 🎟 Free
A welcoming, accessible space for families to get creative together.
🎨 Tate Modern – Joy of Togetherness (Wednesday Session)
📍 Tate Modern, London
📅 Wednesday 14 May, 10.30am – 3pm | 🎟 Free
Perfect for a midweek outing with your toddler. Inclusive, creative fun in a calm, sensory-friendly environment.
🧸 Play Studio: Under 5s Pop-Up at Tate Britain
📍 Tate Britain, London
📅 Friday 16 May, 10.30am – 4pm | 🎟 Free
A cosy space designed for under-5s to explore tunnels, peekaboo spots and soft shapes. Thoughtfully inclusive for children with additional needs.
🐛 The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail at Hatchlands Park
📍 Hatchlands Park, East Clandon (National Trust)
📅 Daily, 10am – 5pm | 🎟 Admission fee applies
Inspired by the classic children’s book, this colourful trail invites families to follow the tiny caterpillar as it munches its way through a week of treats.
🐞 Lloyd of the Flies: Wetland Bug Hunt
📍 WWT London Wetland Centre
📅 Daily, 10am – 5.30pm | 🎟 Admission fee applies
Join Lloyd and friends on a bug-hunting adventure through the wetlands, inspired by the animated series “Lloyd of the Flies.”
🧚 Secrets of Dragons & Fairies at Winkworth Arboretum
📍 Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming (National Trust)
📅 Daily, 10am – 4pm | 🎟 Admission fee applies
Explore a magical trail where dragons and fairies have been causing mischief. Packed with interactive games and mythical surprises.
🐿 Woodland Animal Trail at Painshill Park
📍 Painshill Park, Cobham
📅 Daily, 10am – 5pm | 🎟 Admission fee applies
Grab a trail sheet and follow clues to discover beloved woodland animals hidden around this beautiful landscape garden.
🧱 LEGO® Festival at LEGOLAND® Windsor
📍 LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
📅 Weekends and school holidays, 10am – 4.30pm | 🎟 Admission fee applies
Celebrate the joy of building with interactive zones, shows and LEGO® fun for all ages.
✨ Whether you’re after something outdoorsy or creative and calm, there’s plenty to explore this week. Don’t forget to check back next Monday for more family-friendly ideas around Surrey and South West London!
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