Hi there!

It’s officially half term week, and Surrey is buzzing with ways to keep the kids busy (and the grown-ups sane!). Whether you're hunting for LEGO penguins or looking for a night of world-class dance, I’ve pulled together the best of the week beginning Sunday, 15th February.

Families have plenty of outdoor adventures to choose from, including Polesdenopoly at Polesden Lacey, the Wind in the Willows trail at RHS Wisley, and the Tree Tales adventure at Claremont. For something a bit different, don't miss the Animal Explorer workshops at Denbies, the Penguin Brick Hunt at Birdworld, or the Royal Quest at Hampton Court Palace. There's even a Family Circus over at Chessington Garden Centre if you're after some big-top magic.

From circus tents to historic trails, there is so much to get stuck into across Surrey this week.

Have a brilliant half term,

Charli x

P.S. Got a local event or small business you think I should feature? Just hit reply — I'd love to hear about it.

To help stretch the half-term budget, I've tracked down the best "Kids Eat Free" (or for £1) deals across Surrey for the week of February 16–20, 2026. Most of these require the purchase of one adult main meal, and many are accessible via the restaurant's app.

ASK Italian
Kids eat FREE from February 8–22. You'll need to download the ASK Italian app to get your code. (Note: Not valid after 5 PM on Valentine's Day).
🔗 Get the ASK Perks App

Zizzi
Kids eat FREE between February 16–20. This is a "Zillionaires' Club" app exclusive, so make sure you're signed up before you go.
🔗 Join the Zillionaires' Club

Bella Italia
Kids eat FREE all day every Thursday, and for £1 Sunday–Wednesday (4 PM – 6 PM).
🔗 Bella Italia Offers Page

Banana Tree
Kids eat FREE between Sunday, Feb 15 and Friday, Feb 20. They have a great Southeast Asian kids' menu (ramen, katsu, etc.).
🔗 Banana Tree Booking

Yo! Sushi
Kids eat FREE all week (Feb 16–20) when you spend £10 on adult food.
🔗 YO! Sushi Kids Deal Info

Côte Brasserie
Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult main (Monday–Friday). Claim this via the Côte app.
🔗 Côte Offers Page

Beefeater & Brewers Fayre
Up to two kids (under 16) eat FREE unlimited breakfast with every adult breakfast purchased (£10.99).
🔗 Beefeater Breakfast Info | Brewers Fayre Breakfast

The Surrey (Flaming Grill), St Johns
Kids eat FREE all day, Monday to Friday (Feb 16–20). Includes a main and a dessert.
🔗 Flaming Grill Kids Eat Free

Sizzling Pubs
Kids' mains are £1 between 12 PM and 7 PM, Monday to Friday, when you buy an adult meal.
🔗 Sizzling Pubs Offers

Bill's
Up to two kids can eat FREE all day (Monday–Friday) when one adult orders any main dish.
🔗 Bill's Family Deals

Morrisons
Kids under 16 eat FREE all day, every day when you spend £5 on an adult meal.
🔗 Morrisons Café Terms

Asda
Kids eat for £1 at any time, with no adult spend required. They also offer free baby food pouches for those under 18 months.
🔗 Asda Café Deals

IKEA
Kids can eat from 95p (pasta with tomato sauce) or get other hot meals for £1.50 daily from 11 AM.
🔗 IKEA Food Offers

Sainsbury's
Kids eat for £1 with an adult main purchase over £5.20 (starts daily at 11:30 AM).
🔗 Sainsbury's Café Menu

📅 Daily from 14 February
💷 Included with garden entry (Adults: £17 | Child 5-16: £8.50)
A brand-new interactive trail featuring Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger with sensory boxes and photo spots throughout the garden.
📍 RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
🔗 Event Info

📅 15-22 February, 10am-3pm
💷 £5 per group (plus normal admission: Adult £17 | Child £8.50)
A giant board-game-themed trail across the estate where families complete activities to "own" different parts of Polesden Lacey.
📍 Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD
🔗 Polesdenopoly Info

📅 15-22 February, 11am-4pm
💷 Included with admission (Adults from £28 | Child £14)
Meet Queen Elizabeth I and her courtiers in an immersive Tudor trail to find the perfect gift for the Queen.
📍 Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
🔗 Book Palace Tickets

📅 15-22 February, 10am-4pm
💷 Free with admission (Adult £14 | Child £7)
Follow clues to find well-loved trees, each with its own secret story and fun facts.
📍 Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG
🔗 Claremont Event Info

📅 15-22 February, 10am-3pm
💷 Free with admission (Adult £14 | Child £7)
Search for 10 brass rubbing stations hidden among the trees in the Arboretum.
📍 Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4AD
🔗 Winkworth Event Info

📅 15-23 February, 10am-4pm
💷 Free with admission (Adult £8 | Child £4)
Explore the parkland with a nature spotting guide and discover Wizard Wix's Willow Warren play area.
📍 Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
🔗 Hatchlands Event Info

📅 15-22 February (Multiple showtimes)
💷 £9.95 per person (Under 2s FREE on laps)
A 40-minute traditional circus show featuring acrobats, clowns, and illusions.
📍 Chessington Garden Centre, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NG
🔗 Book Circus Tickets

📅 19 February, 10am-12:30pm
💷 FREE (Booking required)
A themed craft session where children can create their own mythical creatures.
📍 Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7UP
🔗 Book Cathedral Event

📅 18-19 February
💷 Child: £15 | Adult: £8
Inspired by connections to India, families can decorate ceramic elephants, design mandalas, and try silk painting.
📍 Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, Compton, Surrey GU3 1ET
🔗 Book Watts Gallery

📅 Until 22 February
💷 From £15.00
A heartwarming story about friendship and kindness, based on the award-winning book.
📍 Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston, Surrey KT1 1HL
🔗 Book Rose Theatre

📅 17-21 February
💷 From £34.00
A multi-award-winning dance adaptation of the classic film, bringing the obsession of the stage to life.
📍 New Victoria Theatre, The Ambassadors, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GQ
🔗 Book ATG Tickets

📅 18 February, 10:30am-12:30pm
💷 £17.00
Join Beano and Marvel artist Kev F Sutherland for a hands-on masterclass where every child leaves with a professional caricature.
📍 Cranleigh Arts, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AS
🔗 Book Cranleigh Arts

📅 22 February, 7:30pm
💷 £26.50
Professor Alice Roberts explores the fall and rise of the Roman Empire through archaeology and history.
📍 Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG
🔗 Book Alice Roberts

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