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Hop into spring

Spring has officially arrived in Surrey!  Discover a range of outdoor adventures, family trails, cultural experiences, and community events.

Alongside Easter favourites and countryside escapes, our county also offers enriching library programmes for all ages and scenic cycle routes, perfect for the longer days ahead.

Half term activities

Surrey is buzzing with Easter excitement, featuring some of the county’s most loved seasonal trails:

• RHS Wisley giant Easter trail, a detective themed trail perfect for families.
• Painshill Park Easter bunny trail, explore the scenic landscape gardens with giant bunny sculptures.
• Gatton Park Easter egg hunt, complete the fun trail and solve the clues to earn your Easter treat.
• Albury Vineyard Easter trail, grab your welly boots and enjoy this trail set among the vines.
• Polesden Lacey Grizwald's Easter fest, enjoy ten Spring fete-themed activities, including hook a duck, Easter egg shy, hopscotch and more.

Free events

• Wednesday 8 April: Guildford Cathedral family fun day, fun-filled craft sessions for children aged approximately 3 to 12.
• Various days until Saturday 11 April: Guildford Museum Easter bunny trail, drop in during normal opening hours, suitable for ages 4 plus.
• Various days until Sunday 12 April: Cranleigh high street Easter family trail, help Paige, the story telling dragon, find all her missing books. Head to Cranleigh Library to pick up your first clue.

Get outdoors

Staffhurst Woods, south of Oxted

Countryside walks

Springtime is a wonderful time of year to get out and about as the county becomes awash with colour. From wildflowers, to wild garlic, spring anemones and bluebells which can be found in abundance in our woodlands.

Here are a few places to visit for the best springtime displays:

• Shere Woodlands nestling in the hills above East Clandon and Shere
• White Down, above Abinger
• Tilburstow Hill, Bletchingley
• Staffhurst Woods, south of Oxted

Or amble along the towpath of the Basingstoke Canal taking in the birdlife and tranquil scenic waterway. The visitor centre is worth a stop as they run Easter activities for children and offer boat trips and boat hire.

Watch out for ticks in outdoor environments, especially woodland and grassland. It’s best to stick to paths and avoid brushing against vegetation, and regularly check children and pets for ticks after walks in the countryside, cycling or spending time in nature.

Pedal into spring

Leave the car at home and explore Surrey on two wheels. Don’t have a bike? Don’t worry! Borrow Bike lets residents borrow a bike for up to 10 days from Ashford and Chertsey Libraries. To see how easy it is to borrow a bike, watch the following short video below which highlights the simple steps.

Check out some of our favourite cycle routes across the county which will help you get from A to B.

Farm visits

Spring is lambing season, making Easter one of the best times to visit farms in Surrey. With newborn lambs, chicks, bunnies, and small animal encounters, Bocketts Farm in Fetcham and Godstone Farm are always a favourite with toddlers and younger children. Birdworld just outside Farnham and Westland Farm in Shamley Green also have Easter activities planned across the week.

When getting out and about Easter, take simple steps to reduce the risk of infection, such as washing your hands after any contact with farm animals.

Half term fun in Surrey Libraries

Check out our website for more information to find out what events your local library is hosting or check out our top 10 library events this April.