Countryside 2011 in Surrey
The Countryside 2011 Event Directory contains 100 events happening in Surrey between 28th May and 12th June, from walking festivals to unusual new activities. Use the map below to find events or check out our suggestions.
Want to find something to do? Surrey activities already include everything from narrowboat cruising and kite flying to foraging and Nordic walking. More entries are being added daily between now and 28 May.
Here’s a taster of what’s already on offer across Surrey…
Go Ape!, Alice Holt, near Farnham – climb a 30ft rope ladder, zip-wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high-wire rope bridges on this tree-top adventure.
British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, Lingfield – get close to rarely seen species such as Scottish wildcats, pine martens and otters, as well as badgers in their observation sett, foxes and beautiful birds of prey. ‘Free child’ offer.
Day Narrowboat Hire, Farncombe Boat House, Godalming – tuition provided before you cruise down to Guildford passing through locks en-route. Eat onboard or visit one of the riverside pubs. Special discount for Countryside 2011 visitors.
Edible and medicinal plants, Leith Hill, Dorking – how did people cope before supermarkets and chemists? Find out on a foraging ramble, nibbling and sniffing along the way! Finish the walk with a healthy bowl of nettle soup.
Let’s go fly a kite, Box Hill, Dorking – design and make your own kite, learn to fly it and compete to be Box Hill’s kite champion 2011.
Meet the Gatton Park badgers, Reigate – enter the hide tucked deep in the woods and, if you’re quiet enough, see these shy and beautiful creatures enjoying the summer evening.
Nordic Walking, Shalford Park, Guildford – find out how to burn extra calories and use 90% of your muscles while enjoying the outdoors. Free 30-minute taster for Countryside 2011 visitors.
Open Farm Sunday, Shabden Park Farm, Chipstead – meet the animals, go on a tractor ride, visit the Back to Nature Farm Shop, and enjoy some local produce.
Surrey County Show, Stoke Park, Guildford – a fantastic family day out, including a cattle parade, sheep, goat, pig and poultry classes, dog show, horse show and showjumping.
Teddy bears picnic, Box Hill, Dorking – take a walk through the woods to a special picnic spot, with stories, songs and games. Children’s picnic provided, just bring your teddy.
River Wey Boat Trips, Guildford Boat House, Millbrook, Guildford – relax aboard the ‘Harry Stevens’ on Surrey’s tranquil and historic River Wey. Special discount voucher.
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