| the vast choice of attractions, museums, parks | | | | that the area is full of children's activities. From |
| and restaurants, coupled with the fact that it's a | | | | learning about reptiles and amphibians though a |
| stone's throw from London, Surrey offers plenty | | | | hands-on exhibition to hiking Painhill's trails to solve |
| for everyone to do; couples and families alike. | | | | an 18th century mystery, children and adults will |
| Family Fun | | | | both have something to look forward to. |
| Thorpe Park is a fully featured theme park in | | | | Surrey Heath Museum in Camberley offers a |
| Chertsey with dozens of rides, shopping, food and | | | | number of interactive events and exhibitions |
| even special events throughout the year. Though | | | | throughout the year. Some exhibits show objects |
| Thorpe Park may be most known for its | | | | from the museum's collection and sometimes |
| Saw-themed attractions based on the series of | | | | even have quizzes and prizes for children. Children |
| horror movies, there are also some rides that are | | | | can learn to use a quill pen while adults use the |
| available for use by young children. Discount | | | | museum's extensive records to help trace their |
| tickets are available online. | | | | ancestors and build a family tree. |
| Chessington World of Adventures is another | | | | Couples Days Out |
| nature-themed park in Chessington which has | | | | One of the most romantic activities a couple can |
| roller coasters and rides, various animal exhibits | | | | do is enjoy a picnic in a beautiful location. Box Hill |
| and a SEA LIFE Centre. The zoo has more than | | | | overlooks Dorking and is a well-known spot of |
| 1,000 animal inhabitants (ranging from sharks to | | | | beauty. In fact, because there is a take-out |
| lions) and also has a children's zoo that allows | | | | restaurant available in the area, a lunch doesn't |
| children to directly interact with some of the | | | | even have to be pre-packed. Afterwards, a |
| animals. Themed lands - some based on real | | | | couple can take a stroll together on one of the |
| places like Wild Asia and some fanciful like Toyland | | | | several nature trails or take bicycles together up |
| gives families lots to explore. | | | | Zig Zag Path. |
| Children and adults will enjoy seeing a living, | | | | In nearby Dorking, Denbies Vineyard gives couples |
| breathing representation of history at the Rural | | | | a chance to sample some of their award-winning |
| Life Centre in Tilford. The Centre shows how | | | | wines while exploring the 265 acres of wine |
| farm and social life over the 1800s with a large | | | | vineyards. Two restaurants and farmhouse with |
| collection of farming tools, a rural post office and | | | | guest accommodations gives couples the |
| a village inn. Children can compare their school | | | | opportunity to enjoy an extended stay. |
| compared to the educational lives of children in | | | | The Ramster Gardens is considered one of the |
| the 19th century, then visit the arboretum to see | | | | most beautiful places to get married in all of |
| more than 100 species of trees. | | | | Chiddingfold and has 20 acres of flowering shrubs, |
| For children whose interests in history extends | | | | waterfalls and ponds. |
| back farther, the East Surrey Museum in | | | | For couples who are interested in history, there |
| Caterham has archeological and geological records | | | | are a number of romantic locales in Surrey that |
| from the Stone Ages to post war East Surrey. | | | | are also of historical importance. In West Clandon |
| The museum also collects social history records, | | | | there's Clandon Park, a Palladian mansion from the |
| especially clothing, tools and other domestic items. | | | | 18th century with well-known gardens which |
| A children's room has hands-on educational | | | | houses a museum dedicated to the Queen's Royal |
| exhibits. Chertsey Museum in Chertsey has a | | | | Surrey Regiment. |
| similar collection and various special activities for | | | | Hatchlands Park in East Clandon is another 18th |
| children between the ages of 6 and 12 that run | | | | century estate that houses the largest collection |
| periodically throughout the year. | | | | of historic keyboards, most of them associated |
| For a trip to the great outdoors, the Sutton | | | | with famous composers. Honeywood Heritage |
| Ecological Centre in Carshalton offers various | | | | Centre in Carshalton has rotating exhibits in its art |
| ways to learn about ecology, nature and | | | | gallery and also has a Tudor-inspired home with an |
| sustainability in the Nature, Heritage and Sensory | | | | Edwardian children's room - complete with period |
| areas of the park. Ongoing events throughout the | | | | children's toys. |
| year - including hunts, arts and crafts, gardening, | | | | Finally, for couples who are really looking to enjoy |
| and ecology fairs - are available, some targeted | | | | their night alone, Tiger Tiger in Croydon is a bar, |
| especially towards children. | | | | club and grill that gives the perfect opportunity to |
| The 18th century landscaping of Painshill Park may | | | | couples looking for dinner, drinking and dancing all |
| seem stuffy until arrival when it becomes clear | | | | in one place. |