Unusual ideas for Father’s Day

Looking for something a little different to do this year on Father’s Day? From wine to history to classic cars, Morgan Blanks picks out five top choices around Surrey to make June 21 a day to remember.

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    Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JP
    020 8546 5964
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    This is perfect for history-loving dads – a Dads and Lads Historic Walking Tour of Kingston. Expert guide John Canon will show you the Coronation Stone, the location where several Kings of England were crowned and the remains of the first ancient bridge to connect to riverbanks. The tour starts from the Market Place outside the All Saints Church gates at 11am. 

    Prices are £5 per adult and children under 12 go free. 

    To confirm a place call ahead on 020 8399 0160 or simply turn up on the day.

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    Ham House Ham Street, Richmond, TW10 7RS
    020 8940 1950
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    Explore Ham House on the banks of the River Thames and enjoy the beautiful atmospheric 17th century gardens and maze-like wilderness, a perfect location for a family picnic. Or visit the newly refurbished Orangery café set in the kitchen garden, which serves light lunches and teas. Fathers go free if accompanied by their children. 

    The house is open 10am – 5pm and the last admission time is 4.30pm.

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    Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG
    01372 467806
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    Claremont Landscape Garden has the added attraction this weekend of a display of classic cars from the 1930s onwards, organised by Surrey Classic Car Owners Club. Hot lunches are available at the café from 12-2.30pm and afternoon teas until 5pm. Free admission for fathers when accompanied by their children. 

    The event runs from 10am – 6pm with the last admission at 5.30pm. 

    The car display takes place from 11am – 3pm.

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    Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA
    01306 876616
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    For a wine-loving dad, a day out at Denbies Wine Estate is a top treat. Start with a special Father’s Day brunch at 9.30am in the panoramic third floor Gallery Restaurant followed by a trip on the Denbies Outdoor Vineyard Train Tour. This takes you to the highest point of the vineyard, offering breath-taking views over the 265 acres of vines. 

    Prices are £29.50 per person, or £10.00 for children under 12 years.

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    1907 Restaurant

    Brooklands Hotel Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0SL
    08442881130
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    At 1907 Restaurant, Bar & Grill at Brooklands Hotel, two people can enjoy an exclusive Father's Day menu with a three course meal from £37.95 per person. Dad can also get an amazing 10 minute Hot Laps driving experience in a Mercedes-Benz V8 AMG.

    Additional guests may dine for £31.95 per person and children under 12 years for £16. Under 3 years go free.