The County of Surrey
Family days out in Surrey can be as hectic or as gentle as you like and with its close proximity to London, is fantastic for family days out.
Great days out in Surrey take in creatures great and small - with a trip to Birdworld, Bocketts Farm or llama trekking in the Surrey Hills. And some you can’t see with the ghost tours of Guildford! Brooklands Museum, birthplace of the British motorsport and aviation industry, is fun to explore and discover sound, light and movement. While the Rural Life Centre takes you and your family back in time.
Excellent value options in Surrey include the free Woking story at The Lightbox and local museums in Guildford, Haslemere, Godalming, Farnham, Leatherhead, Elmbridge or walking trails from the Tourism Information Centre in Guildford. Mercedes Benz World too is free to visit, often with free talks during school holiday periods. In fact many events are free in Surrey, try planting at RHS Wisley.
Surrey inspired Lewis Carroll and HG Wells to write some of the best loved children’s tales of all time. Come and discover what encouraged their work in Guildford and Woking.
As the flagship of Mercedes-Benz in the UK, and located on the famous Brooklands Racecourse site. Mercedes-Benz World is a memorable day out for all the family. The Silver Arrows Display team perform every weekend and school holiday with a breathtaking display, full of power slides and pirouettes. If that’s not enough, you can buckle up and experience some high octane passenger laps in the 6.2 litre V8 AMG for yourself.
In the cinema, you can learn about the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand; and in the simulator you'll be transported down a production line to see how a car is built. Inside, you can take a walk around the exhibitions and hear the experts talk about the awesome 6.2 litre AMGs, or the ever popular world of Grand Prix racing.
Because all this can work up quite an appetite, the Café 1886 and Gullwing Restaurant offer a range of food and drinks, from light bites and sandwiches to three-course dining with trackside views. And if children are 1.5 meters tall they are able to drive - qualified instructors will coach them on a range of fun activities designed to start their driving aptitude – something which will last them a lifetime.
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