Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2024

September 7, 2024 – September 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

A celebration of the Surrey Hills within the beautiful setting of woodlands and surrounding countryside with easy access from Cranleigh.

Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2024

When

September 7, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Where

Fish Pond Copse
Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7DW

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The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is brimming with traditional rural charm celebrating our woodland heritage, wildlife and of course the beauty and versatility of wood.

Saturday – 10.00 – 17.00

Sunday 10.00 – 16.00

Tickets are valid for Saturday or Sunday
PLUS  this year get 2 for the price of 1  – with so much to see and do you can now come for BOTH days with just the one ticket!
 
There is something for everyone with a strong focus on families and practical activities with lots for both adults and children to do from tree climbing and horse and wagon rides to woodland demonstrations and activities to a whole host of wood-crafted stalls and of course fabulous local food and drink to enjoy.
 

Huge range of FREE activities

There will be a wide range of free activities which include:-

  • Knife Skills
  • Fire Making
  • Bug Hunts
  • Forest school
  • Axe Throwing (free for kids)
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Bushcraft skills
  • BBQ demos
  • Archery
  • Medieval Sword fighting
  • Drive a digger or dumper truck
  • Woodcrafting
  • Woodland adventures

 

NEW “WOOD WORKERS” VILLAGE

We are excited to introduce the new “Woodworker’s Village” at this year’s Surrey Hills Wood Fair, a unique collaboration with the Surrey Sussex Coppice Workers! Step into a world where traditional craftsmanship meets modern skill in the heart of our vibrant fair. This special village will host a dozen expert woodworkers and crafters eager to share their passion for wood – their working artistry and the dedication of these skilled artisans is truly inspiring!

Experience live demonstrations as woodturners, carvers, fence makers, furniture makers and more showcase their incredible talents each offering a glimpse into the fine art of working with wood.

Whether you’re a budding craftsman or simply a lover of artisanal beauty, the Woodworker’s Village promises an inspiring visit for everyone.

NEW “MEDIEVAL ENACTMENT” VILLAGE

We are delighted to welcome the Medieval Siege Society who will be bringing alive some of Surrey’s oldest heritage and woodland traditions with a live-action Medieval encampment with activities for you to join in with, as well as watch including, a display of medieval wood work, Medieval Games, sword fighting and demonstrating medieval Cooking 

NEW “DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISPLAYS ARENA”

Watch a wide range of demonstrations and entertainment including

  • The Incredible Adams Axe men – a team of athletes who love nothing more than entertaining a crowd with their incredible axe-chopping skills,
  • Medieval sword fighting,
  • One-wheel skateboarding display
  • Shire Horse log pulling

and a range of music and entertainment

Tree Climbing

We have an amazing tree-climbing experience this year for all ages :-

  • safely climbing to the very tops of the trees
  • relax in the tree-top canopy
  • peep into the wildlife in the treetops
  • connect with the natural world and see life from new perspectives!

Book your slot here for the early bird price of just £10 for a half hour experience.

Tickets can also be booked on the day for £12 per person – however, please be aware that spaces fill up very fast
 
 
 
Cancellation policy: Refunds for the tree climbing will only be given if cancellation is made before the 1st of September 2024  If you are unable to make your session or you miss the time slot of your session on the day we are not able to offer refunds or alternative slots.  

Making Space for Nature Zone

Come along to the “Making Space for Nature Zone” to explore some of the wonderful ways you can get involved with helping protect and enhance the special Landscape of the Surrey Hills.

  • Go on a forest foraging experience
  • Create Your Own Dry Clay Nature Prints
  • Surrey Hills Arts: Creative Workshops inspired by local nature
  • Fun Activities with…
    Surrey Choices, Surrey Bat Group, Down to Earth and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy team
  • Hear from experts on how they are helping to protect the national landscape
  • Play the Habitat activity game
  • Kids will enjoy Surrey habitat coloring-in pages
  • Take part in the Woodland tree walk trail quiz and win a Surrey Hills prize
  • Kite making talk with Hedges & Hurdles
  • Thousand Year Tree book reading
  • Fire pit with marshmallows with Down to Earth
  • Explore, have fun and learn from the “Surreys rare species treasure hunt” – find the clues across the whole Surrey Hills Wood Fair site

Are you a farmer or landowner? – Come along and find out about the new “Farming in Protected Landscapes” fund which supports climate, nature, and access projects across the Surrey Hills area.

Great local Food & Drink

Between the activities and demos, enjoy our wide variety of food and drink from the Surrey Hills.  Treat yourself to one of the following Surrey Hills Produced
  • wood-fired pizza
  • African stew
  • Succulent burger from local beef
  • Colorful Mediterranean street food
  • Hog Roast
  • Delicious homemade pies
  • Local Surrey Hills sausages
  • Scrumptious locally-made cakes, brownies and cookies

And then enjoy

  • a cold beer from the Surrey Hills
  • a glass of Surrey Hills wine 
  • Silent Pool gin and tonic
  • locally roasted coffee

Surrey Hills Raffle

We are running a fantastic FREE raffle for anyone attending the Surrey Hills Wood Fair. The amazing prizes have been kindly donated by the talented local artisans and companies who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at the Wood Fair. Prizes include vouchers for a Surrey Hills Hamper, tours, experiences, workshops as well as beautiful crafts and delicious food and drink – click to find out more ALL PRE-BOOKED TICKETS GET AN AUTOMATIC FREE ENTRY!

Purchase tickets for the Surrey Hills Wood Fair

Adult tickets are £15.00 and children under 16 go free
 
Dogs welcome! – Friendly dogs on leads are most welcome
 
Carers of those with disabilities go free – please come along to the information desk and let them know you are a carer
 
E TICKETS:  An automatic email confirmation of your booking will be forwarded within a few minutes of making your booking. Please print and bring a copy with you. If you do not receive your email confirmation please check your junk or clutter folders. Tickets are non-refundable. Please tick in the form below to confirm you have read and accepted the Surrey Hills Wood Fair booking terms & conditions and Terms and conditions of admittance  Please call 01483 661150 if you need any assistance.

 

Travel to the Surrey Hills Wood Fair

TRAIN Take the train to Guildford station where you can get a bus or taxi to Cranleigh showground BUS You can take Bus no 53 or 63 from Guildford to Cranleigh which takes approx 30 mins

CYCLE The Showground is on the Cranleigh to Ewhurst cycle route
WALK If you are local, how about walking – there’s pavement all the way along.
CAR There is plenty of free parking at the site GU6 7DW.  Please follow the directions given by the parking attendees.  Disabled parking is located near the exhibitor entrance – please let a steward know if you need disabled parking.

NB It may be necessary for reasons beyond our reasonable control to alter the advertised content, timing and / or location of The Surrey Hills Wood Fair, or the advertised attractions. We reserve the right to do this at any time. Where we alter the time and/or location of The Surrey Hills Wood Fair, we will provide you with notice

With grateful thanks to our Corporate Partners:-
 

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