Make an outdoor splash at Guildford Lido, make it a movie night at Odeon Guildford, or follow the statues, signs and landmarks on the Guildford Treasure Trail. Bounce
away an afternoon on the 50 interconnected beds at Airhop Trampoline Park. Or learn the story of the people who lived and worked on the waterway at Dapdune Wharf.
There’s plenty to keep you occupied at Stoke Park, including a playground, skate park, model boating pond, fitness trail, mini golf and paddling pool. Go donutting on a rubber ring at Christ’s College Ski Club. Pick from 300 routes up the walls at Craggy Island. Or beat the pirate-themed obstacles on the mini golf course at Mr Mulligan’s.
Enjoy theme parks? Surrey wins at every twist and turn. Brave the rides, or see giraffe, rhinos and flamingos on Zufari at Chessington World of Adventures. Talk to animals and walk the high ropes at Hobbledown. Or enjoy endless fun on Thorpe Park’s 30+ thrilling rides, attractions and live events.
Enjoy the high life on the zip wires, rickety bridges and tightropes at Skywalk Adventure. Watch the pig race, hop on board the tractor and trailer, cuddle bunnies and feed the furry cuties on a free-range adventure at Brockett’s Farm. Or ride into London for the Warner Brothers’ Tour, the Eye, the Tower and views from The Shard.
Walk the woodland tails that skirt the site, and trek several more across the road. Swim the Olympic-sized pool, work out in the 120-station gym, climb the walls, play floodlit tennis and sweat it out in the sauna at the magnificent Surrey Sports Park. Or skate, bowl or swim at Guildford Spectrum.
Take a tour at The Hog’s Back, award-winning brewer of fine English ales and lagers, or try a tasting day at Silent Pool, home to artisan gin handcrafted in the Surrey Hills. Hack off road at Little Field Manor riding stables, or tell your kids about owning a pony for the day. Or enjoy year-round golf at Guildford, Surrey’s hidden gem.
Book a spa day at Guildford Manor and enjoy the state-of-the-art gym, 15-metre indoor pool. indoor sauna and steam rooms, and the Jacuzzi. Or discover the artists’ village at Watts Gallery, a unique arts and crafts gem full of Victorian paintings and sculpture. Wrap up with lunch or a cream tea in the tea shop.
Go back in time at Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360-degree view of Guildford and the Surrey Hills plus a model of the original castle from around 1300. Catch a show at G Live and make a night of it in the elegant mezzanine restaurant. Or pop up to London for the lights, sights, Palace, Eye and Tower.