{"id":1395,"date":"2025-01-23T12:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/swlondon\/2025\/01\/23\/free-things-to-do-this-week\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T12:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:46:44","slug":"free-things-to-do-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/swlondon\/2025\/01\/23\/free-things-to-do-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"FREE things to do this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s official. There are a bazillion days in January, it feels like no-one&#8217;s been paid since 2002 and the kids have finished all the Christmas chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>If you are on the hunt for fun FREE things to do this week &#8211; look no further than our TOP 5 list.<\/p>\n<p><b>Wellbeing Walks at West Horsley Place<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Across the estate at West Horsley Place there are a number of public and permissive footpaths. They are all free to access for the general public. If you download the wellbeing map you will find some suggested walking routes, including those that are less than 1km &#8211; perfect for little legs.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/mid-surrey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/wellbeing-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"792\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Music and Movement Playgroup at Claremont Fan Court School<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This Toddler Music and Movement class, led by professional dance and music teachers, is perfect for ages 18 months to 3 years. These fun and engaging sessions enhance coordination, balance, and motor skills through rhythmic movement, dance and music. This class takes place on Mondays during term time, from 9:45am-10:30am. Whilst classes are free, booking is essential.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claremontfancourt.co.uk\/nursery\/claremontplaygroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claremont Playgroups &#8211; Claremont Fan Court School<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/mid-surrey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Claremont-Fan-Court-music-and-movement-playgroup-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Go back in time at Guildford Museum<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Guildford Museum is\u00a0located\u00a0within\u00a0historic buildings next to\u00a0Guildford\u00a0Castle Grounds. It&#8217;s free to visit. The museum is home to a permanent collection of objects from Guildford and the surrounding areas, dating from prehistoric times to\u00a0the present day.\u00a0Discover more about famous people connected with Guildford and Surrey. Including garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and author Lewis Carroll. Enjoy\u00a0our unique collection of needlework and toys. As well as free displays and exhibitions, there is a programme of events and activities for all ages. Including the Scullery playroom where children can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">role play with the toy kitchen complete with colourful fabric food<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">make a pizza and\u00a0lay a table for dinner<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">try washing the Victorian way<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">join in with the traditional nursery rhymes printed on the walls<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">colouring and activity sheets with pencils and crayons<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">relax on a beanbag and read a washing or cooking themed book<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif;margin: 0px;padding: 5px 0px\">view our display of old cooking equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px;padding: 0px;border: 0px;vertical-align: baseline;line-height: 1.8;font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif\">We are open Wednesday to Saturdays 12noon to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/mid-surrey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/guildford-museum-scullery-playroom-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The Deepdene Trail<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is a walking trail, just a 15 minute stroll from Dorking\u2019s town centre and railway stations.\u00a0Visitors are able to enjoy free access to one of the country\u2019s most historically significant gardens \u2013 privately owned since their creation in the 17th Century. Guided by a mobile App that reveals glimpses of the landscape as it was in the early 1800\u2019s, the story of the picturesque, Regency landscape and its owners is presented for all ages to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Deepdene Avenue,\u00a0Dorking, Surrey RH5 4AZ<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsurrey.com\/listing\/the-deepdene-trail\/159398101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Deepdene Trail &#8211; Visit Surrey<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/mid-surrey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/deepdene-trail-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Visit Mercedes Benz World&#8217;s 130 Years of Motorsport Exhibition<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s free to enter Mercedes Benz World and view the exhibitions including the &#8216;130 Years of Motorsport&#8217; exhibition. Dive into the captivating world of classic cars and explore their rich history. Marvel at unique vehicles and uncover the stories that have shaped the thrilling world of motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/mid-surrey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/mercedes-benz-classic-cars.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s official. There are a bazillion days in January, it feels like no-one&#8217;s been paid since 2002 and the kids have finished all the Christmas chocolate. If you are on the hunt for fun FREE things to do this week &#8211; look no further than our TOP 5 list. 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