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what’s on in Surrey for easter 2017

  • family-friendly
  • places to visit
March 24, 2017

Tilford Woods offers peace and tranquillity, with a short distance from some of the most family fun activities in the country, including a 50 minute trail journey to London. The Surrey countryside offers beautiful scenery, and Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat has fantastic accommodation to enjoy the views, as well as seeing the resident ducks enjoy their very own lodge on the pond. With some lodges having their own saunas, Tilford Woods offers luxury, and is ideally placed to explore the region, and only a 50 minute train journey to explore our Capital city, London and all it has to offer.


lindt gold bunny hunt

At: Hampton Court Palace When: 1st – 17th April

Take the family back in time and join the first ever Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt around the home and gardens of Henry VIII. Once you have found the bunnies you can pick up your delicious treat, along with hands on activities, including decorating your own chocolate mug, story telling, the magic garden and encounters with the Tudors and meet Princess Caroline and find out what her favourite sweet treat is.


alice in wonderland easter egg hunt

At: Watts Gallery & Artists Village When: 14th – 17th April

Visit the Watts Gallery and Artists Village, take part in some of the workshops and witness the beautiful art donning the walls. Can you find Alice in Wonderland in the Artists village woodland? Follow the Easter trail to reach the Mad Hatter and his basket of delicious chocolate eggs.


easter egg-citement

At: Haslemere Museum When: 11th April

Easter at the museum promises family fun, with a wide range of Easter arts and craft activities. Including a special Easter garden trail for children who will be rewarded with a chocolate treat when they find all the characters hidden throughout the gardens!


cadbury easter egg hunt

At: Hatchlands Park When: 14th – 17th April

Make sure to follow the trail at this National Trust location and solve all the clues around the parkland to claim your yummy Cadbury’s chocolate prize!


guildford lions easter fayre

At: Shalford Park When: 17th April

The annual family fun day! Including the spectacular Knights Crusade, who will be transporting the audience back to mythical England with displays and re-enactments. A fun dog show, where you can ooo and aww at the fluffy pups, a classic car display for the petrol heads and appreciators of motor vehicles, a car boot sale to rummage through and amusements for the children, along with plenty of food stalls stocking local produce!


easter eggstravangza

At: Painshill When: 16th April

Enjoy the family fun day and follow the exciting trail to explore the mystical follies and enchanted woodlands. Make sure the hunt for hints and clues leading to some delicious chocolatey Easter treats.


easter garden detective & lindt gold bunny hunt

At: RHS Garden Wisley When: 1st – 17th April

Enjoy some magical family moments at the RHS Garden Wisley this Easter, with the garden bursting into bloom and a special family activity every day. You can make a daffodil hat, sow some seeds to take home and grow, marvel at the fabulous birds of prey demonstrations, laugh along at the puppet show, and enjoy some story telling. Don’t miss out, and follow the trail to work out the clues and find the Golden Bunny through the gardens!

Surrey offer everything from family fun and rich historic events this Easter, with Tilford Woods as the perfect base to retreat to and recharge your batteries for the next adventure

Enjoy your Easter Holidays 2017 in Surrey!

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