Family information directory

Discover the history of the area from prehistory to the modern day, in peacetime and at war. Find out about life in the community through historic objects, pictures, stories, oral history and film. Spotter sheets are available to help children have fun and enjoy their visit.… Read more

John Pinkerton Canal Cruises offers public and chartered trips on the Basingstoke Canal. Read more

Bourne Hall Museum in Ewell has exhibits ranging from prehistoric times to the modern day, with permanent displays and regular exhibitions illustrating every aspect of local life. It also runs a regular museum club for children where each session has a different historical theme and sometimes… Read more

Brooklands Museum displays a wide range of Brooklands-related motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from giant racing cars, motorcycles and bicycles to an unparalleled collection of aircraft, including from a number from the Second World War. It holds a wide range of special events, including car… Read more

Chobham Museum is home to a number of exhibits including articles and pictures of local life. Read more

The East Surrey Museum is a small but highly attractive museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artefacts and documents relating to the social history, archaeology and geology of East Surrey from the earliest times to the more recent past.  Read more

Egham Museum is an independent, community museum and a dedicated teaching museum. Specialising in providing opportunities for young people to gain experience, develop transferable vocational skills and, most importantly, to devise, develop and deliver their own projects. Check the website for opening days and times, as… Read more

Elmbridge Museum has a collection of over 40,000 artefacts, dating right back to pre-historic times. They offer a Learning and Outreach programme for schools and community groups and monthly Family Fun craft activities and events. Read more

Guildford Museum is home to a number of exhibits including areas dedicated to the author Lewis Carroll as well as various aspects of the history of the local area. Entry is free. Guildford Museum is open Wednesday to Saturdays, 12pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) Read more

Godalming Museum is home to a number of exhibits including those relating to local history and well known past residents. It also has an extensive art and craft collection. It offers educational sessions on-site and in schools. Read more