50 Things to Do in Surrey This Spring: School Holiday Bucket List

Spring has arrived, the Easter holidays are here, and suddenly… you’re the Chief Entertainment Officer for two weeks straight. But don’t panic! We’ve pulled together 50 fun, family-friendly ideas to keep everyone smiling (and semi-sane) across the school break.

From outdoor adventures to rainy day creativity, this list is packed with inspiration—some activities take five minutes, others can fill a whole day. Mix, match, or tick them off as you go. Happy holidays!

🌳 Outdoor Adventures (when the sun’s shining!)

  1. Go on a bluebell walk at Hatchlands Park or Winkworth Arboretum

  2. Pack a picnic and head to Stoke Park or Priory Park

  3. Climb Leith Hill Tower for amazing views

  4. Try geocaching – the modern-day treasure hunt

  5. Spot spring lambs on a country walk

  6. Build a stick den in the woods

  7. Feed the ducks at Frensham Little Pond

  8. Chase bubbles in your local playground

  9. Ride bikes or scooters on the riverside path in Guildford

  10. Take a ferry ride in Weybridge or Shepperton

🌧️ Rainy Day Rescues

  1. Set up an indoor cinema – popcorn + blankets = instant magic

  2. Bake Easter nest cakes or bunny biscuits

  3. Make salt dough Easter decorations

  4. Try a family board game tournament

  5. Create your own “restaurant” night – menus, music, table service!

  6. Build an indoor fort or campsite in the living room

  7. Make a spring collage with recycled magazines

  8. Watch a nature documentary and pretend you're on safari

  9. Design your own Easter egg hunt around the house

  10. Learn a simple magic trick or juggling together

🐑 Farm & Nature Fun

  1. Visit Bocketts or Godstone Farm to meet baby animals

  2. Go on an Easter trail at Painshill or Polesden Lacey

  3. Explore the British Wildlife Centre near Lingfield

  4. Try pond dipping at a local nature reserve

  5. Visit a butterfly house or insect zoo (like RHS Wisley’s Glasshouse)

  6. Pick up a spring spotter’s guide and look for bees, buds & birds

  7. Plant sunflower seeds and start a growing competition

  8. Collect leaves and make natural prints or rubbings

  9. Join a spring scavenger hunt (or make your own!)

  10. Ride the miniature railway at Mizens Railway in Woking

🧁 Crafty & Creative Ideas

  1. Decorate Easter cards to send to grandparents or neighbours

  2. Make sock bunnies or pom-pom chicks

  3. Paint wooden eggs (or blown-out real ones!)

  4. Make a scrapbook of the holidays with photos and drawings

  5. Try origami with spring-themed animals

  6. Create a family time capsule to open next year

  7. Start a nature journal – sketch flowers, leaves, or insects you find

  8. Put on a puppet show or family play

  9. Make your own slime (if you're brave!)

  10. Create sidewalk chalk art on the driveway

🎟️ Local Days Out & Hidden Gems

  1. Head to Watts Gallery in Compton for art trails & cream teas

  2. Explore Denbies Vineyard and enjoy the Easter family trail

  3. Discover the quirky and beautiful Sculpture Park in Farnham

  4. Try the Alice Holt Forest activity trails

  5. Book a family show at Yvonne Arnaud or Epsom Playhouse

  6. Visit Guildford Castle and climb the tower

  7. Drop in for crafts at your local library

  8. Try crazy golf or soft play for a low-effort outing

  9. Visit a local museum like Haslemere or Elmbridge for hands-on fun

  10. Enjoy a walk and ice cream at Box Hill (National Trust cafe = bonus)

Make your life easier—click here to download our printable checklist version and stick it on the fridge. Let the kids pick one thing each day, and you’ll breeze through the holidays with a bit more fun and a lot less “I’m boooored!”

Have a brilliant break, whatever the weather brings. And don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @surreymummy if you tick off any of these ideas—we love seeing what your little ones get up to!