15 Best Places to Go on a Rainy Day in Surrey
Rainy days don’t have to be boring! Surrey has a brilliant selection of indoor attractions perfect for keeping the whole family entertained when the weather turns. Whether you’re looking for creative fun, educational adventures, or just a cosy spot to burn off some energy, here are 15 fantastic places to go on a rainy day in Surrey.
1. Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
Explore vintage cars, aircraft, and even a Concorde. Lots of exhibits are indoors, making it a perfect mix of history and hands-on fun.
2. Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex
Packed with entertainment, including swimming with flumes, an ice rink, ten-pin bowling, and soft play – all under one roof.
3. The Light Cinema, Addlestone or Redhill
Enjoy a cosy family film day with comfy seating, snacks, and family-friendly screenings (including toddler mornings).
4. RHS Garden Wisley Glasshouse, Woking
Escape the rain in the tropical indoor Glasshouse, home to exotic plants and waterfalls – like stepping into another world.
5. Godstone Farm Playbarn
Even in wet weather, Godstone Farm offers a fun indoor playbarn and animal barn. Don’t forget your wellies for a quick outdoor visit!
6. The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell (near Surrey)
A hands-on science and discovery centre with over 90 interactive exhibits – perfect for curious minds aged 3–11.
7. Haslemere Educational Museum
A small but fascinating museum featuring a mummy, fossils, and local history, with lots of interactive elements for children.
8. Hobbledown Heath, Epsom
While it’s known for outdoor adventure, Hobbledown’s indoor play barn and animal barn offer plenty of wet-weather fun.
9. AirHop Trampoline Park, Guildford
Bounce off that rainy-day energy with wall-to-wall trampolines, a foam pit, and an airbag jump area.
10. Little Street Role Play Centres (Frimley & West Byfleet)
Perfect for toddlers and young children, these miniature indoor towns let kids play grown-up in themed rooms like the vet, supermarket, and fire station.
11. Bocketts Farm Indoor Animal Barn & Play Areas, Fetcham
Meet animals under cover, then head to the indoor play areas and soft play zones while the rain pours outside.
12. Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Compton
Shelter from the rain while enjoying beautiful art, exhibitions, and creative workshops for families in a peaceful setting.
13. The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema, Redhill
Enjoy a children’s theatre show, a classic film, or even a seasonal pantomime in this lovely local venue.
14. Laser Quest and Bowling at Woking Superbowl
Arcades, ten-pin bowling, and laser quest plus food and drink all in one convenient town centre spot – ideal for kids of all ages.
15. Painshill Park – Crystal Grotto (weather dependent)
Although mostly outdoors, the magical Crystal Grotto is worth visiting in light rain – an enchanting cave full of sparkling crystals.
Final Thought
Don’t let the drizzle dampen your day! With so many brilliant indoor destinations across Surrey, there’s always somewhere warm, dry, and exciting to explore. Raincoats optional – smiles guaranteed!
