Shout! and Elmbridge Museum run activities during the school holidays.
Summer 2024 activities
This summer, we have an exciting programme of free activities with plenty to do and discover at various locations and parks around the borough.
We offer activities tailored to different age groups, some are drop-in sessions, others need to be booked to ensure we have plenty of crafts and materials to have fun with.
We can’t wait to see you! We wish you a wonderful summer.
Here is more information about the programme:
Free activities
Shout out! play sessions for 6 to 14 year olds
Dates and locations: indicated below. Times: drop in 10am to 12pm. No booking required.
Have fun building dens, creating obstacle courses, playing games and just hanging out with your friends. Join the Play Team for lots of fun and games across the borough.
Children are welcome to join without an adult but must be able to provide an emergency contact number on sign in.
Date | Location | Address |
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24/07 | George Froude open space | Sidney Road, Walton KT12 2LU |
31/07 | Leg O’Mutton field | Downside Bridge Road, Cobham KT11 3EP |
14/08 | Coronation recreation ground | Molesey Road, Hersham KT12 4QR |
15/08 | Grovelands recreation ground | Grovelands, West Molesey KT8 2EB |
Drop in stay and play sessions for 2 to 14 year olds
Have fun at our popular stay and play sessions. A range of activities available, all families welcome. Limited Parking, please walk, cycle or use public transport where possible. On site café for lunch, snacks and drinks at Lower Green and Xcel.
Date | Time | Location | Address |
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07/08 | 11am to 2pm | Lower Green recreation ground | Farm Road, Esher KT10 8AU |
12/08 | 2pm to 4pm | Hurst Park | Meet at Saddlers Ride car park, Sadlers Ride, West Molesey KT8 9AZ |
21/08 | 10am to 12pm | Long Ditton recreation ground | Windmill Lane, Long Ditton KT6 5JT |
27/08 | 2pm to 4pm | Xcel leisure complex | Waterside Drive, Walton KT12 2JG 2pm-4pm (Meet at the Play Area to the right of Xcel) |
Bookable free sessions
Date | Time | Activity | Description | Address | Book for: | Age group |
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24/07 | 10:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Lights, camera, action! with Elmbridge Museum | An exploration of the early films of Cecil Hepworth with role play and craft activities | Walton library, 54 The Heart (off Hepworth Way), Walton on Thames KT12 1GH |
| 6 to 11 |
30/07 | Family woodland walk |
Fairy Tale and storytelling
| TBC | TBC | 2 to 8 | |
02/08 | 10:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Awesome architecture - with Elmbridge Museum | Explore the fascinating buildings around Elmbridge and have a go at two construction challenges | St. George’s Church, 69 High Street, Esher KT10 9RQ | 6 to 11 | |
06/08 | 11am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm | National chocolate cookie day - Elmbridge Museum activities | Investigate the museum's collection of biscuit tins, excavate a choc chip cookie, and play a game of Jenga (with a difference) | AM: Esher Library, Old Church Path, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NS PM: | 6 to 11 | |
13/08 | Woodland adventures - beasts and bugs | A fun packed session exploring our local mini wildlife | TBC | TBC | 2 to 8 | |
19/08 | 10:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm | World Photography Day activities with Elmbridge Museum | visit the museum’s historical photograph collection and take part in an outdoor photograph challenge | Meet at Xcel Leisure Centre, Waterside Drive, Walton KT12 2JP | 6 to 11 | |
20/08 | Messy fun - mud extravaganza | A fest of mud and potions. Lots of mud, water, paint and mess! | Lower Green Community Centre, Recreation Ground, Farm Road, Esher KT10 8AU | TBC | 2 to 8 |
Keep up-to-date
Find out about future children and family fun activities, you can:
- follow us on Shout! holiday activities Facebook page
- join the Shout! mailing list by emailing shout@elmbridge.gov.uk
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Contact us
To get in touch:
- call us on 01372 474474
- email shout@elmbridge.gov.uk