Posted by
Frankie Gale
Find out what's on in Guildford Town Centre this Summer Holidays!
From arts and crafts, to theatre workshops, to playtime at our wonderful Guildford Museum- we've got it all going on this Summer!
Experience Guildford's Fun Time Thursdays- Every Thursday in August!
Tie-Dye Your T-Shirt Workshop 7 August 2025 10:30-14:30 Newhouse Art Gallery
Make and decorate a Windmill 14 August 2025 10:30-14:30 Newhouse Art Gallery
Shrinkies Keychain Making! 21 August 2025 10:30-14:30 Art & Grind Café
Storytelling & Clay Character Painting 28 August 2025
10:30-11:15- The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfast 11:30-12:15- The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfast 12:30-13:15- Tyrannosaurus Drip 13:30-14:15- Tyrannosaurus Drip Art & Grind Café
To book any of the above, click here: https://www.experienceguildford.com/news/fun-ti/
Guildford Museum
It’s Playtime!- 8th August
Playtime Fun! Giant Games Family Fun - Friday 8 August
Playtime Fun! Tangrams Family Fun - Wednesday 13 August
Second World War Discovery Day - Friday 15 August
Into the Garden Craft and Storytime - Thursday 21 August
Playtime Fun! Dice and Board Games Family Fun - Thursday 28 August
For more information, CLICK HERE
Guildford Library
Summer Reading Challenge - Saturday 5 July to Saturday 13 September.
The theme this year is ‘Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’. This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature. Join the library online.
Badge and bracelet making- Saturday 9 August In honour of International Day of Friendship (30 July), we'll be making friendship bracelets and badges you can wear and swap with your friends! £1 per child. To book please email [email protected] or ask at the helpdesk.
Wildlife Detective Workshop- Tuesday 12 August
Join Surrey Wildlife Trust at Guildford Library for a hands-on nature discovery event where you can explore the hidden world of local wildlife using real recording equipment – all from the comfort of the library! BOOK HERE
Warhammer Club- 30th August The last Saturday of every month from 3-4.30pm. Aimed at children aged 7 and over, open to all regardless of experience. £1 per child, please email [email protected] to book a space.
To book, CLICK HERE
G-Live
SPLAT- 22-23rd August
In the Night Garden -27-28th August
To book any of the events at G Live, CLICK HERE
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Shakespearean Combat Workshop- 12-16yrs- 31st July
Circus Skills Workshop- 7-11yrs- Wed 6 Aug 2025
Magical Tales 5-7yrs- Wed 30 Jul 2025 - Thu 7 Aug 2025
Free Summer Family Fun Day- Fri 8 Aug 2025
To book any of the events at the Yvonne Arnaud, CLICK HERE
Guildford Fringe Family Fun Day on a sunny Sunday afternoon!
On Sunday 10th August from 12 PM to 4 PM, the High Street will come alive with a wide range of free, family-friendly entertainment, including: • Street theatre • Live music • Arts and crafts • Delicious street food https://www.experienceguildford.com/events/e-1/fringe-family-fun-day/
Other Fun Family Activities and Days Out!
Cut it Out! Family Workshops- The Guildford Institute -15th, 22nd, 29th August (3 Fridays) To book, click here: https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/cut-it-out-family-workshops-gi-25-070/
Family Dance Workshop – No Time to Waste- The Guildford Institute- 13th August To book, click here: https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/family-dance-workshop-no-time-to-waste-gi-25-198/
Community Fun Day – Guildford United Reform Church- Saturday 30 August 2pm to 5pm Free of Charge (Donations Welcome) Join us for an afternoon of fun, free activities and demonstrations opening with Godalming Band. We have lots of stalls including facepainting, bouncy castle, ice cream van, petting zoo and animal encounters, fairground ride, tea/coffee and cake, magician to name but a few!