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 12 noon. 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.
These sessions are not suitable for pre-school and younger children.
Date | Location | Address |
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24 July | George Froude open space | Sidney Road, Walton KT12 2LU |
31 July | Leg O’Mutton field | Downside Bridge Road, Cobham KT11 3EP |
14 August | Coronation recreation ground | Molesey Road, Hersham KT12 4QR |
15 August | 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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7 August | 11am to 2pm | Lower Green Community Centre | Farm Road, Esher KT10 8AU. |
12 August | 2pm to 4pm | Hurst Park | Meet at Saddlers Ride car park, Sadlers Ride, West Molesey KT8 9AZ |
21 August | 10am to 12pm | Long Ditton recreation ground | Windmill Lane, Long Ditton KT6 5JT |
27 August | 2pm to 4pm | Xcel Leisure Complex | Waterside Drive, Walton KT12 2JG (Meet at the play area to the right of Xcel) |
Bookable free sessions
A range of sessions that are free to attend but must be booked in advance.
Lights, camera, action! with Elmbridge Museum
An exploration of the early films of Cecil Hepworth with role play and craft activities
For ages 6 to 11
24 July
10:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Walton Library, 54 The Heart (off Hepworth Way), Walton on Thames KT12 1GH
Book Lights, camera, action morning session
Book Lights, camera, action afternoon session
Family woodland walk
Fairy tale and storytelling
For ages 2 to 8
30 July
10am to 12 noon
Location: Oxshott heath
Book your space for family woodland walk
Awesome architecture - with Elmbridge Museum
Explore the fascinating buildings around Elmbridge and have a go at two construction challenges.
For ages 6 to 11.
2 August
10:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm
St. George’s Church, 69 High Street, Esher KT10 9RQ
Book Awesome architecture morning session
Book Awesome architecture afternoon session
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).
For ages 6 to 11.
6 August
11am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Morning: Esher Library, Old Church Path, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NS
Afternoon: Dittons Library, Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0BS
Book National chocolate cookie day morning session at Esher Library
Book National chocolate cookie day afternoon session at Dittons Library
Woodland adventures - beasts and bugs
A fun packed session exploring our local mini wildlife.
For ages 2 to 8.
13 August
1pm to 3pm
Location: Brooklands community park
Book spaces for Woodland adventures - beasts and bugs
World Photography Day activities with Elmbridge Museum
Visit the museum’s historical photograph collection and take part in an outdoor photograph challenge.
For ages 6 to 11.
19 August
10:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Meet at Xcel Leisure Centre, Waterside Drive, Walton KT12 2JP
Book for World Photography Day morning session
Book for World Photography Day afternoon session
Messy fun - mud extravaganza
A fest of mud and potions. Lots of mud, water, paint and mess!
For ages 2 to 8.
20 August
1pm to 3pm
Lower Green Community Centre, Recreation Ground, Farm Road, Esher KT10 8AU
Book spaces for Messy fun - mud extravaganza
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