Surrey and the surrounding area – What’s On

16th June 2024

 

  • Sparkling Afternoon Tea with Outdoor Train Tour – Saturdays and Sundays – Denbies Vineyard – 25 miles from Magna House
    Enjoy a glass of Denbies Sparkling Wine as you are taken through the vineyard to the highest viewpoint on this informative tour. Denbies Award winning Sparkling wine is made from carefully selected handpicked grapes on the estate.Then enjoy a leisurely sparkling afternoon tea in the peace and tranquillity of the Vineyard Restaurant. Denbies award winning sparkling wine accompanied with a delicious afternoon tea, selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, jam and cream. Beautiful all year round, overlooking avenues of vines, this is the perfect way to while away an afternoon
  • The Brooklands Festival of Motor Sport – 18th & 19th June – Brooklands Museum – 9 miles from Magna House
    This two-day extravaganza, features the three Double Twelve Competition events, Test Hill ascents, great food, music and entertainment for the whole family. The event celebrates Brooklands’ rich motoring and motorsport history, and is always held on the weekend closest to the anniversary of the original opening of the race track on the 17th June 1907. Soak up the atmosphere of the site and see both current and vintage cars competing on the Speed Trials at Mercedes-Benz World on Saturday and then on the Driving Tests on Sunday, on the Banking and the Finishing Straight. If you prefer to be able to walk around and study your classic cars, then the “Pride of Brooklands” Concours may be the thing for you.
  • Royal Ascot – 18th – 22nd June – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
    There is no event in the social calendar quite as revered as Royal Ascot. After all, it’s reserved for the best; the best in racing  – and, of course, the best in style.
  • Godalming Food Festival – 7th July Godalming Town Centre – 28 miles from Magna House
    This year’s event brings you flavours from around the world to tempt your taste buds with fabulous traders and producers filling the High Street with culinary delights.
  • Summer Mile Weekend – 12th and 13th July – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
    The Summer Mile Racing Weekend presents two days of thrilling midsummer Flat action. The racecourse is in full bloom and its grounds are alive with atmosphere as racegoers enjoy the exciting action on the track and a relaxing afternoon of summer socialising.
  • Guildford Cheese and Chilli Festival – 20th and 21st July, Shalford Park, Guildford – 22 miles from Magna House
    The only Cheese and Chilli event in a Festival setting. Attractions including a Cooking Theatre, Live Music, Chilli Eating Competition, Taste Tent, Wrestling, Crazy Golf and artisand cheese and chilli product suppliers.
  • Egham Beer Festival – 24th-27th July – Egham United Service Club, 111 Spring Rise – a 5 minute walk from Magna House
    Over 40 real ales, cider and perry. BBQ, hot and cold food. Live Music.
  • Smoke and Fire Festival – 30th and 31st July -Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
    The award-winning Smoke and Fire Festival is the largest BBQ festival experience in the UK, voted a great family weekend and charity event in support of the Air Ambulance. Alongside the stellar food offering, Smoke and Fire Festivals are known for their Americana, Blues, Rockabilly and Country music with live bands and singers performing across the whole weekend.
  • Egham Royal Show – 24th and 25th August – Caddey’s Field, Whitehall Lane, Egham TW20 9NW – 1.5 miles from Magna House
    This year’s event will be the 164th annual show and it is a fantastic family event. The show features a main arena with attractions, a Lifestock Marquee, a Horticultural and Handicrafts Marquee, a live stage, childrens’ rides, vintage and classic vehicles and a Dog Show.
  • Foodies Festival – 30th August – 1st September – Stoke Park, Guildford – 20.5 miles from Magna House
    The UK’s biggest food festival featuring top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music to Guildford for the first time with Blue, Sister Sledgeand Symphonic Ibiza. Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in theLa Española Chefs Theatre. Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in The Pots & Co Cake & Dessert Theatre with expert bakers. Great British Bake Off starswill share their best baking hints and tips live on stage with easy to make recipes that are as delicious to look at as they are to eat.
  • September Racing Weekend – 6th and 7th September – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
    The September Racing Weekend presents two days of fantastic late summer Flat racing. A relaxed and sociable atmosphere fills the racecourse, with racegoers catching up with friends and enjoying a picnic on the lawns whilst viewing thrilling action on the track.