The best things to do in Surrey this month

Looking for things to do in Surrey this month? Then, look no further - here are the best events taking place in the county this June. 

1. Bouncers

Following the successful run of Teechers at Guildford Fringe, the company is staging John Godber classic, Bouncers at the Back Room of the Star Inn, Guildford. Bursting with imagination and wit, Bouncers is an outrageous and hilarious parody of the disco scene.

Tickets: £18.50 (£17.50 concession) + booking fees

2. Trail Running Festivals

Outdoor clothing specialist Saloman has teamed up with children’s fitness initiative Go for a Run for a series of Trail Running Festivals, designed to get families out and about. The event which takes place at Box Hill, near Dorking, will see a range of fun running events for adults and children of all abilities. Youngsters can choose to run, jog or walk the scenic 2km routes where the emphasis is on appreciating time outdoors and your surroundings.

3. Oaks to Acorns

Parents and grandparents can pass on their love of gardening to their children at special Acorns to Oaks events at a Squire’s near you. Grown-ups and their children will plant a strawberry and herb pot to take home, do a fun quiz together and enjoy a drink in the café.

Admission: £10 for adult and child together

4. Ikarus Inc

The gardens of the Haslemere Museum provide the perfect setting for an evening picnic and outdoor theatre experience. Don’t miss the Rude Mechanical Theatre’s production of Ikarus Inc. Set in the small town of Dreamville in 1950s Indiana, it follows the story of a salesman, Daedalus and his son Ikarus. Hilarious, romantic – and laced with rock ’n’ roll.

Tickets: £17 (concessions available)

5. Epsom Hospital Charity Car Boot Sale

Epsom Hospital Charity Car Boot Sale takes place on Jun 9 and 23 in the staff car park in Dorking Road. Aiming to raise much-needed cash for the hospital’s medical equipment fund, sellers are welcome from 7.30am; buyers from 9 am. Cars are charged £10; MPVs, £12 and large vans from £15. No booking required.

6. Come & Sing

Join Cranleigh Choral Society at its Summer Worksop in the Village Hall. The choir will be rehearsing extracts from Byrd, Puccini, Duruffle and Britten. The workshop is from 2pm-5pm, followed by tea and cake. The workshop costs £15 (includes score hire) or invite your friends along to listen to the concert (at 6 pm) for just £6.

Admission: Adults £5, children free

7. Bloom and grow

The Patchworking Garden Project is holding its Open Day at its setting in Pixham Lane, Dorking. The Patchworking Garden is run entirely by volunteers and seeks to bring positive change to people’s lives through friendship and gardening. There will be displays, a plant stall, delicious homemade cakes, BBQ, arts and crafts for sale, live music and free activities for children. Free parking at nearby Aviva.

Admission: Free

8. Sculpture trail

The National Trust’s Hatchlands Park has invited the Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) to stage a sculpture trail and indoor art exhibition, plus demonstrations, as part of the Society’s 25th Anniversary celebrations. 165 sculptures are on display from June 18 to July 14 as part of a Sculpture Trail featuring over 90 sculptures. A further 75 sculptures and 2D artwork will form an exhibition in a marquee in the grounds.

Admission: National Trust members free. Non-members admission for garden and parkland only (including the Sculpture Trail and Indoor Exhibition): Adult £9, child £4.50, family £22.50. 

9. Diaspora

In relation to Art, ‘Diaspora’ has been used to discuss artists who have migrated from one part of the world to another and who express their diverse experience of culture and identity in their work; often expressing alternative narratives, challenging ideas and structures of the Art world. The New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham welcomes 18 artists of African/Caribbean heritage to showcase their work, including Ade Adesina, Lolonyo Amegayibor-Bunge and Dawn Beckles.

Admission: Free

10. In town for one night only

Musical theatre sensation Lee Mead is at the Camberley Theatre this month with his one-man show My Story. The evening features songs galore from hit shows just like Joseph, Phantom and many more, as well as a chance to get up close and personal to one of British theatre’s brightest stars.

Tickets: £22

11. Laugh out loud

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018, and off the back of a countrywide tour, musical comedy duo and sisters Flo & Joan (as seen on the Nationwide ads) are at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill to try out an hour of new material. Catch them while you can.

Tickets: £11

12. Double Twelve Motorsport Festival

A two-day extravaganza featuring motoring competitions, the Test Hill Challenge, great food, music and entertainment for the whole family.

Admission: Adult £16 (£14.50) Senior (60+)/Student £15.00 (£13.50) Children (5-16) £9.00 (£8.00) Children under 5 FREE Family (2 adults & up to 3 children)£42.00 (£38.00)*Includes a voluntary donation, prices without a donation are shown in brackets. 

13. EMove over Glasto

Forget Glastonbury and head to Haslemere for the return of the HillFest – a family-friendly festival dedicated to giving young performers a chance to take to the stage. Taking place in the grounds it features appearances by Cause for Concern and Sour Kik, plus a great range of food and drink.

Tickets: £8

14. Live screening

Leatherhead Theatre is hosting a live screening of hit West End show, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Inspired by a true story, the award-winning, five-star hit musical follows the story of Jamie New, 16-year-old, living on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future… But he is going to be a sensation.

Tickets: £15

15. Apron print workshop

Make your own screenprint and/or heat press apron with artist Helen Locke as part of a workshop sponsored by Surrey Open Artists studios. This two-hour workshop is £20 including a blank apron. (Further aprons would be £4 each if you have time to print another...). Dress for mess!

Admission: £20

16. Claygate Flower & Village Show

Bigger and better than ever, the show takes place next month. Dancing and martial arts displays, funfair, farm and exotic animals, Tug of War, ferret racing, classic cars, dog show, mini rugby, Morris dancing and fancy dress competition. Why not have a go at entering an exhibit in the horticulture, floral, handicrafts or photography and art categories? Anyone can enter and for most classes, you don’t have to live in Claygate.

Admission: £6 (free for under 5s)

17. Banstead Flower Club

Come along and enjoy an afternoon with florist Lee Berrill, whose theme for the meeting is ‘Imagine’. There will also be a raffle and members’ competition ‘Outside the Box’ and refreshments. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month and new members are always welcome.

Admission: £6 non-members 

18. Open gardens day

Bookham Open Gardens is once again taking place this month, with 12 private spaces all open to the public, as well as those at the Grange Centre, Dawnay School, Gracewell Care Home and Little Bookham Allotments. Tickets available at Old Barn Hall, Bookham or from the first garden. Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Old Barn Hall. Free minibus around the garden route.

Admissions: £5 in advance (£6 on the day)

19. Pot & Paint

Terry O’Brien and Jacky Cowdrey will be participating in Surrey Artists Open Studios at Corner Cottage, Abinger Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking, RH5 6JH. On show will be a range of thrown and hand-built pots, including Terry’s signature ‘tree pots’ as well as Jacky’s paintings and drawings on a wide range of subjects, including dancers and landscapes in a variety of mediums. All items will be for sale.

20. RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Make the most of this year’s festival (July 1-7) by booking tickets to the exclusive Preview Evening on Mon, July 1, 5pm-10.30pm. Enjoy all that the Festival has to offer before it opens to the public. Visitors will be first to explore the showground and enjoy a summer evening listening to live music. A magnificent fireworks display will add to the festivities.

Admission: Tickets start at £60 for RHS members and £70 for non-members