Top Family-Friendly Days Out in Surrey (2025 Guide)

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🌿Top Family-Friendly Days Out in Surrey (2025 Guide)🌿

Finding new and exciting places to visit with your family can feel like a full-time job. Luckily, Surrey is packed with beautiful parks, hands-on farms, adventure trails, and hidden gems that make it easy to create special memories together — no matter the season. I hope this blog “Top Family-Friendly Days Out in Surrey 2025 Guide” helps you find some fun with your family.

Whether you’re chasing the sunshine ☀️, hunting for rainy-day activities ☔, or simply need to let the kids burn off some energy, this 2025 guide shares some of the best family-friendly days out in Surrey. (Bonus: many of these places, I think, are absolutely perfect for family photos! 📸)

Let’s dive in! 👇🏻


1. Alice Holt Forest 🌳

If you’re looking for outdoor family activities in Surrey, Alice Holt Forest is a must-visit. This beautiful woodland has easy walking trails, exciting play structures, and even bike hire for adventurous families. Enjoy the new Giant Marble Run.

Top Tip: Pack a picnic, spare clothes (for muddy puddles!), and enjoy a full day outdoors. It’s ideal for toddlers, older kids, and even grandparents.


2. Bocketts Farm Park 🐑

Bocketts Farm Park is one of the top family attractions in Surrey. Children can meet and feed farm animals, watch pig races, enjoy tractor rides, and let off steam in the indoor soft play.

Seasonal Highlight: Don’t miss their special events during Easter, summer holidays, and Halloween !


3. RHS Garden Wisley 🌸

Think Wisley is just for garden enthusiasts? Think again! With adventure playgrounds, discovery trails, and seasonal family activities, RHS Garden Wisley is a brilliant family day out.

Best For: Relaxed afternoons exploring nature with little ones.


4. Painshill Park 🏞️

Painshill Park feels like stepping into a storybook. From enchanting crystal grottoes  to wobbly stepping stones, it’s packed with magical moments. The easy walking routes are stroller-friendly too.

Local Tip: Bring a camera 📸 — the landscape views are breath-taking year-round. You may recognise the Crystal Grotto used in MAFS UK here.


5. The Look Out Discovery Centre 🔬

Perfect for rainy days, The Look Out Discovery Centre offers hands-on science exhibits designed just for kids. Toddlers up to 10-year-olds will find hours of entertainment exploring the wonders of sound, water, light, and movement.

Bonus: It’s surrounded by Swinley Forest if the weather clears up!


6. Godstone Farm 🐐

Godstone Farm offers everything you could want for a toddler-friendly day out in Surrey. There’s an outdoor play barn, soft play areas, pony rides , and animal encounters.

Family Tip: Book tickets online during peak seasons to skip the queues .


7. Box Hill 🥾

If you’re after a free and energetic day out, Box Hill is a top choice. The “Natural Play Trail” is brilliant for young explorers, and the panoramic views from the top are absolutely worth the climb.

Pack: Good walking shoes, a picnic, and plenty of snacks.


🌟Bonus Hidden Gems 🌟

If you’ve ticked off the big hitters, try these hidden gems too:


No matter which family days out in Surrey you choose, you’re guaranteed laughter, adventure, and lots of happy memories along the way.

And if you’d love to capture these special moments professionally — whether it’s a relaxed family photoshoot at a favourite park or a simple session celebrating your little ones growing up — I’d love to hear from you!

You can find out more about my family photography sessions here — or just drop me a message to chat. I’d love to help you tell your family’s story.

Happy adventuring!

Lots of love

Zoe

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