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the best halloween events in Surrey

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October 3, 2019

Discover the English countryside in Surrey this Halloween and take advantage of all the family friendly events they have available. Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat provides the best place to base yourself when exploring the region.Tilford Woods reception will also be holding their annual witchy-duck colouring competition, so make sure you pop in and say hello to our friendly reception team! Read more about the events below..


spooky zoo

Where: Chessington Garden Centre / Dates: 19th Oct – 3rd Nov / Times: 9.30am – 5.30pm / Prices: Adult £2.50, Child £4.50

There will be a range of fangtastic reptiles on show for all ages to marvel art, including lizards, snakes and even crocodiles, and you can have the chance to handle the creatures if you like too. This is sure to be a hugely popular event, so make sure to book to get your photo opportunity with one of these fascinating creatures.


wizards and witches week

Where: Bocketts Farm / Dates: 26th Oct – 3rd Nov / Times: 10am – 5.30pm / Prices: Adult £11.95, Child £12.95

Bocketts Farm has endless Halloween events for the little ones to get involved with, including meeting all the critters in the Reptile Roadshow. Join in with Einstein’s Entertainers and get messy at the Science and Slime Shows, then follow the Spooktacular Fun Trail, before ending your day getting creative in the crafty corner. There really is something for everyone this Halloween at Bocketts!


halloween activity week

Where: Birdworld / Dates: 26th Oct – 3rd Nov / Times: 10am – 6pm / Prices: Adult £16.95, Child £13.95

Birdworld offers a fabulous day out for all ages and this Halloween if you’re brave enough, head into the Halloween Grotto and explore the creepy corridors. Get stuck into the craft theme workshops, have your face painted into your favourite character and jump on the Halloween Train Ride, where you’ll learn all about the gruesome big birds!


half term

Where: Hobbledown / Dates: 26th Oct – 3rd Nov / Times: 9am – 6pm / Prices: Child from £11.50

Hobbledown has all the Halloween happenings for you and your family this year. Have you ever tried pumpkin bowling? Now’s your chance to give it a go and see how far you can bowl a pumpkin. Sit and watch a wonderful Halloween puppet show, before enjoying a spooky ghost storytelling session. Head over to the Creation Stations for some Halloween themed arts and crafts and join in with the Creepy Crawly meet and greet session, where you’ll meet all the best kinds of critters.


Book your Autumn holiday with us at Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat and enjoy a luxury holiday in lodge accommodation, each with their own personality and facilities, including fully fitted kitchens, sumptuous sofas and comfortable beds. Halloween holidays offer the ideal time to get away from it all and embrace the spooky events going on in the local area.

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