Hi there,
Surrey is buzzing with fresh-air festivals, live music, open gardens and hands-on family fun next week. Whether you're in the mood for a countryside fair, a laid-back jazz picnic, or just a gentle stroll with the dog at Wisley, there's plenty happening.
I’ve rounded up the best events—from pony rides to pop tributes, antique markets to storytelling trails—so you can plan a great week without the endless scrolling.
Have a good one,
Charli
P.S. If you’ve got a local gem or event tip to share, just hit reply—I always love hearing about them.😊
This Week’s Highlights:
🌾Tractor rides, pony rides, and tree climbing—countryside skills meet family fun in the heart of Surrey.
🐮 Young Farmers' legendary competition day with outdoor events and proper countryside charm (cow pat throwing included).
🎺 Midsummer Jazz
🍷 English wine tours, tastings, and live music in the Surrey Hills—perfect for wine lovers seeking local flavours.
🌿 15 beautiful gardens open their gates with Pimm's by the cricket club—quintessentially English summer afternoon sorted.
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🗓️ Surrey Events: All The Best Events In Your Area 🗓️
🌟 Surrey Events Guide - June 2025 🌟
🎪 Fairs & Festivals
🌾 Surrey Hills Country Fair
📅 June 21-22
💰 Adult: £15, Concession: £12.50, Children under 16: FREE
Experience the future of countryside skills with demos and fun family activities at Merrist Wood College, featuring tractor rides, pony rides, and tree climbing.
📍 Merrist Wood, Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3PE
🎵 Summer Sounds Family Festival
📅 June 29
💰 Adult: £25, Child: £20
Get ready for an electrifying experience with tribute acts including Fearlessly Taylor, Outrageously Olivia, and Ed Sheeran tribute, plus local bands!
📍 Frensham Heights School, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4EA
🎪 CoCoFest 2025
📅 June 28
💰 Adult: £3, Child: FREE
Community festival with live music, family entertainment, classic games, stalls and delicious food in beautiful college grounds.
📍 Lingfield College, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PN
🎭 FESTHUMBLE'25
📅 June 28
💰 FREE
Unforgettable day of live music, laughter and feel-good vibes supporting the Brigitte Trust charity with bands, food, drink and local stalls.
📍 The Stepping Stones Country Pub, Westhumble Street, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BS
🎪 Goldsworth Park Fair
📅 June 28
💰 FREE
Family day out supporting local community with variety of stalls, food, children's fun and entertainment, proceeds donated to local causes.
📍 Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 3LG
🐮 Cowpie Country Show
📅 June 22
💰 Adult: £14, Child: £6, Family: £36
Run by Surrey Young Farmers Club featuring outdoor competitions, charity fundraising and an exciting day out for all the family.
📍Blue Anchor Farm, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JL
🎭 One Summer's Day
📅 June 22
💰 FREE
Live music and dance performances, food & drink, children's activities throughout Cobham village, followed by Heritage Duck Race.
📍 16 Between Streets, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1AF
🌸 Gardens & Nature
🌺 Garden Show | Rural Life Living Museum
📅 June 21-22
💰 Price not specified
Providing gardeners with retail therapy featuring nurseries, plants, bespoke sculptures, natural fencing, blacksmiths, and willow weavers.
📍 Rural Life Living Museum, The Reeds, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL
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🌿 Shere Open Gardens 2025
📅 June 29 (2pm-6pm)
💰 Online: £9, On the day: £10, Over 65s: £8, Under 16s: FREE
Picturesque village opening 15 beautiful gardens to raise funds for Cherry Trees respite care, with plant sale and Pimm's stall.
📍 Shere Hall, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Surrey GU5 9HE
🌐 www.shereopengardens.co.uk
🐕 Walkies at Wisley
📅 June 26
💰 Adults: £9.05, Children: £5 (Members and dogs go FREE)
Enjoy a relaxing evening stroll around RHS Garden Wisley with your canine companion with outdoor catering available.
📍 RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
🎂 Celebr80! at Hatchlands Park
📅 Date not specified
💰 FREE
Celebrate 80 years since Hatchlands was gifted to National Trust with 1940s-themed music, dance, games, and adventure areas.
📍 Hatchlands Park - National Trust, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
🎵 Music & Entertainment
🎺 Guildford Jazz: Midsummer Jazz at Loseley Park
📅 June 22
💰 Price not specified
Celebrating historic trumpet/saxophone partnerships with Stuart Henderson and Karen Sharp, raising money for GUTS bowel cancer charity.
📍 Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS
🎤 Live Music Showcase | Cranleigh Arts
📅 June 25 (7pm)
💰 FREE
Local performers showcase talents from rock to poetry, musicals, ballads and synth-pop in this community event.
📍 Cranleigh Arts, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AS
🎶 Music in the Meadow, Farnham
📅 June 22 (3pm-5pm)
💰 FREE
Family-friendly afternoon of live music from Vic Cracknell Swing Band with picnic opportunity and charity tea tent.
🌐 https://www.farnham.gov.uk/musicinthemeadow2025
📍 Gostrey Meadow, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PT
🎵 Epworth Choir - Summer Concert
📅 June 25
💰 FREE (registration required)
Relaxed evening of tea, cake and songs from musicals including West Side Story, Les Misérables and The Sound of Music.
📍 Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4LH
🎭 Theatre & Film
🎬 NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
📅 June 26
💰 £18.50
Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster in Tennessee Williams' masterpiece, filmed live at Young Vic Theatre.
📍 Cranleigh Arts, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AS
🌿 Summer Theatre - The Secret Garden
📅 June 28 (5:30pm-8pm)
💰 Price not specified
Open air evening performance on Theatre Lawn featuring Mary, Colin and Dickon's story by The Plandits.
📍 Polesden Lacey National Trust, Great Bookham, Nr Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD
🐰 Alice Through the Looking Glass
📅 June 28
💰 Family: £40, Adult: £14, Child: £10
Quantum Theatre's brand new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic with live music and fantastical characters.
📍 Grayswood Nursery & Forest School, Autumn Woods Farm, Muddy Lane, Surrey GU27 2DJ
👶 Family & Children's Events
😂 Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
📅 June 25
💰 £15
Hilarious comedy afternoon where you can relax with baby (15-month age limit) while enjoying UK's best comedians.
📍 Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG
🐯 Trails and Tales: The Tiger Who Came to Tea
📅 Date not specified (10-11:30am)
💰 £7.50 per child
Story time with craft activity and garden trail, ideal for children aged 2-4 years (booking essential).
🌐 www.gattonpark.co.uk
📍 Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW
🎨 Craft Cafe - Design your own Flower Pot
📅 June 27
💰 £1
Monthly craft café suitable for all ages and abilities, celebrating summer with flowerpot creation and café treats.
📍 G Live, London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2AA
🚂 Working Weekend | Rural Life Living Museum
📅 June 28-29 (10am-4pm)
💰 Adult: £11.25, Child: £8, Family: £37, Senior: £10.50
Museum comes alive with engines, tractors, trains, Old Kiln Light Railway rides and family activities.
📍 Rural Life Living Museum, The Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL
🍽️ Food & Markets
🥕 Farnham Farmers' Market
📅 June 22 (10am-1:30pm)
💰 Entry free
Farm fresh local produce sold direct from producers - grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by stallholders.
📍 Central Car Park, Victoria Road, South Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7RB
🍷 The Albury Wine Festival
📅 June 29
💰 £15
Unforgettable day showcasing the best of English wine with tours, wine tasting, local food and live music in Surrey Hills.
📍 Albury Vineyard, Silent Pool, Shere Road, Albury, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9BW
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🏺 Guildford Antiques and Brocante Market
📅 June 29 (10am-4pm)
💰 Entry free
Popular town centre market with up to 50 stalls featuring antiques, collectables, vintage, retro items and vinyl records.
📍 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ
🤝 Community Events
🌈 The Great Get Together
📅 June 22 (1pm-4pm)
💰 FREE (food donation requested)
Community event with Ukrainian choir, Disney sing-along, brass band, children's entertainment, crafts, and crazy golf.
📍 St Joseph's Church Hall, St Margaret's Drive, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7JQ
🏥 Royal Surrey Hospital Community Open Day
📅 June 28 (11am-3pm)
💰 FREE
Behind-the-scenes hospital tour featuring surgical robots, histopathology lab, face painting, games and competitions with prizes.
📍 Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XX
Event information compiled from various sources. Please check individual event websites or contact organizers for the most up-to-date information, pricing, and booking details.
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