Joyful family days, made easy.

Curated events, joyful moments, and easy planning for busy parents.

About ZirilaFamily time matters. Planning it should not feel this hard.
If you are a parent, you already carry a lot.
Between work, routines, tiredness, and everything else competing for your attention, finding things to do with your children, especially locally across Surrey, can feel surprisingly heavy. There are so many options, so much information, and very little time or energy to sort through it all.
Zirila exists to make that part easier.
Why Zirila is here?
Many parents want to spend meaningful time together as a family, but planning it often becomes another task on the list.
Endless scrolling. Long event listings. Unclear details. Wondering what is actually suitable, accessible, or worth the effort.
Zirila gently reduces that noise, so family time feels lighter and more possible.
You were never meant to do this alone.
Raising children has always been shared.
There used to be neighbours, extended family, familiar places, and everyday support woven into daily life. Today, many parents find themselves figuring things out on their own, often while juggling work, childcare, and everything else that needs attention.
Zirila is not a replacement for that village. It is built in the same spirit.
A quiet form of support.
A trusted guide.
A way to notice what is already around you, without having to carry everything alone.
Making space for simple moments.
Not every weekend needs to be big or busy.
Some of the most meaningful moments come from things that are easy to miss. A free fair happening in town. A local event you did not realise was on. A familiar place that feels new when you slow down.
Zirila is built around the idea that small, simple moments still matter. Wonder does not need perfect planning, and joy does not need to be expensive or far away.
Some weeks are for bigger events. Others are for slower days and familiar places. Both are enough.
How Zirila supports families
Each week, Zirila shares a carefully curated Joy List, a small selection of local activities, events, walks, and ideas across Surrey.
The Joy List is designed to help families quickly see what is on locally across Surrey, without needing to search multiple websites.
Rather than listing everything, Zirila narrows things down with care. Well known venues sit alongside smaller, community run, and often free options that are easy to overlook.
Everything is selected with real family life in mind, including different ages, needs, accessibility considerations, and energy levels.
Zirila aims to help families:
- Spend less time searching;
- Feel more confident deciding what to do;
- Notice simple opportunities close to home;
- Find options that work for different ages and needs, including SEND friendly activities;
- Enjoy time together without pressure;
It is not about doing more. It is about feeling supported.What Zirila is not.
Zirila is not a list of everything happening.
It is not driven by algorithms, trends, or constant promotion.
It does not focus only on large organisers or ticketed events.
The intention is always to share what feels thoughtful, relevant, and genuinely useful.
Who Zirila is for.
Zirila is for families with young children, including SEND families looking for accessible and inclusive activities, who want support that feels calm and realistic.
It is for parents who may feel stretched, tired, or unsure where to start, and who want help that feels steady rather than overwhelming.
How most families use Zirila.
Most families use Zirila through the weekly Joy List email.
Some read it all at once. Others return to it during the week when they need an idea. There is no right way to use it, and no expectation to do everything.
Take what works for your family and leave the rest.

Evergreens

This page brings together trusted, year-round places and activities for families across Surrey.
Use the links below to jump straight to your local area and explore what’s nearby.

North Surrey

East Surrey

South Surrey

West Surrey

Library
Farnham Library Rhymetime and Storytime
Farnham GU9
Weekly rhymetime and storytime sessions for babies and toddlers
Free
Visit website: Farnham Library

Attraction
Birdworld
Farnham GU10
Outdoor animal park with indoor discovery and play areas
Standard entry
Visit website: Birdwordld

Theatre
Farnham Maltings
Farnham GU9
Regular family theatre and creative workshops for children
Paid
Visit website: Farnham Maltings

Outdoor
Alice Holt Forest Play Areas
Farnham GU10
Forest playground trails and cycling routes for families
Free
Visit website: Alice Holt Forest

Museum
Haslemere Educational Museum
Haslemere GU27
Family friendly museum with hands on discovery activities
Free
Visit website: Haslemere Educational Museum

Soft Play
Pirates Landing Farnham
Farnham GU9
Pirate themed soft play sessions for children up to 12
Paid
Visit website: Pirates Landing Farnham

Class / Creative
Ceramics Café Farnham
Farnham GU9
Paint your own pottery studio with family drop in sessions
Paid
Visit website: Ceramics Café Farnham

Soft Play
Gym Jams Soft Play
Guildford GU3
Baby and toddler soft play sessions in calm play environment
Paid
Visit website: Gym Jams Guildford

Soft Play
Giggleville Soft Play Café
Compton GU3
Under seven soft play café with themed imaginative play zones
Paid
Visit website: Giggleville Soft Play Café

Soft Play
Small and Mighty Play Club
Godalming GU7
Modern soft play and sensory baby zone with play sessions
Paid
Visit website: Small and Mighty

Attraction
Chobham Adventure Farm
Chobham GU24
Indoor play barn outdoor play and animal encounters
Standard entry
Visit website: Chobham Adventure Farm

Outdoor
Stoke Park Playground and Trails
Guildford GU1
Large park with playground open space and walking paths
Free
Visit website: Stoke Park Guildford

Leisure / Activity
Ninja Warrior
Guildford GU1
Obstacle play sessions including toddler soft play area
Paid
Visit website: Ninja Warrior Guildford

Leisure Centre
Guildford Spectrum
Guildford GU1
Swimming, ice skating, bowling and soft play activities for families
Paid
Visit website: Guildford Spectrum