11+ hour, 30+ min ago   (74+ words) Essential Surrey As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners, and how gardens, in turn, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (560+ words) When it comes to summer staycations, The Black Horse in Amberley is exactly the sort of place I look for: close enough for a spontaneous overnight stay, yet far enough away to feel like a proper escape. Earlier this year,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1178+ words) For many, having a dog is one of life’s biggest joys – all those long walks and friendly chats in the park, the endless love-bombing and complete lack of judgement. But not every canophile wants, or can have, a dog of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (209+ words) 15 Oct 2026 19:30 to 21:30 Cranleigh Arts 1 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches - Cranleigh Join the international drag superstar and RuPaul's Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a town near you as she embarks on her autumn…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (772+ words) I’m not sure what to expect when I join a burlesque class in Staines. What little I think I know about burlesque involves nipple tassels, feather boas, nudity and an image of celebrity performer Dita Von Teese dancing seductively in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (197+ words) From vintage train journeys and balloon dining to riverside picnics and open-fire feasts, these special summer outings offer a mix of luxury, novelty and seasonal dining experiences within easy reach of Surrey and beyond. Step into the golden age of…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (722+ words) Sophie Farrah enjoys a summer lunch beneath the wisteria at Petersham Nurseries, where seasonal ingredients and Italian influences shine in a uniquely beautiful setting. No matter how many times I visit Petersham Nurseries, it never fails to take my breath…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (986+ words) Samantha Laurie enjoys a blast of bohemian glam at the Broadwick Soho The location is straight out of a Hugh Grant movie. Slap bang in the centre of Soho on the corner of Broadwick Street, this 57-room pretty boutique hotel…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (360+ words) First presented in 1965, Peter Shaffer’s one-act farce has been wittily revived at the Orange Tree, deftly directed by Caroline Steinbeis. In the midst of the theatre’s building upheaval, it seems a very suitable choice of show as chaos is the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (401+ words) Anything offering a return visit to the world of the wonderful TV series Yes Minister is always welcome, and Jonathan Lynn’s new play, billed as the ‘final chapter’ for these beloved characters, offers much to enjoy. Nostalgia aplenty there certainly…...