THE APRIL LOWDOWN…
Posted by Francesca De Franco on 28 Mar 2025
Spring has well and truly sprung and the Easter holidays are fast approaching. There are loads of Easter camps and workshops for the kids, lots of family events and some great adult-only workshops and nights out.
Here’s your lowdown…
Board Game Night @ The Grape Variety
The next board game night at The Grape Variety is on Wednesday, 2nd April (7pm-11pm). It’s a free event for everyone to enjoy.
For more details and to reserve a free spot go here.
Sip & Sew Easter Bunny Workshop @ The Grape Variety
Rosie is a local sewing sensation with a rich background in dressmaking and fashion. She’s now rocking the world of handmade dolls, bears, and other adorable pieces. In her workshop on Thursday, April 3rd (7pm-10pm), Rosie invites you to unleash your creativity and learn how to craft your own unique sewing masterpiece.
Get ready to join the fun and create some wonderful creations of your own.
Tickets are £35 per person and include all of the materials you will need to create your very own Easter Bunny, a glass of fizz on arrival and Rosie’s expert knowledge as a seamstress.
For booking go here.
Ashtead Friday Market
Despite what the poster says, the next Ashtead Friday Market is on Friday, 4th April (9am-12.30pm). It’s free entry and there’ll be a variety of stalls and refreshments.
New stall holders welcome – £10 a table (contact Andrew on 07592 566353 or Andrew.Cornwall@alzheimers.org.uk).
Messy Goes Wild @ St Mary’s Ewell
It’s the St. Mary’s Ewell ‘Messy Church Goes Wild’ on Saturday, April 5th (2.30pm-4pm). There’ll be activities, songs and bible stories taking place indoors and outdoors (rain or shine) for all ages.
Epsom Pantry Easter Treasure Hunt
Epsom Pantry is running an Easter Treasure hunt again in Alexandra Park. If you would like to be involved please pick up your pack from the cafe between 5th and 21st April. Most importantly have fun and good luck!
Ewell Court Library Lego Club
The next Ewell Court Library Lego Club is on Saturday, 5th April (11am-12pm).
It’s free, but please pre-book: ewellcourtlibraryvolunteers@gmail.com
Ewell Horticultural Association Spring Show
Ewell Horticultural Association Spring Show on Saturday, 5th April (2pm-4pm) at St Paul’s Church Howell Hill, Northey Av. Ewell SM2 7HS.
Artisan Market @ Bourne Hall
The next Artisan Market is on Saturday, 5th April (10am-2pm) at Bourne Hall in Ewell. Browse a range of items including: jewellery, candles, home accessories, arts and crafts, baked goods, ladies clothing and more.
Family Easter Events @ The Horton
The Horton has an exciting programme of events for the little ones during the Easter holidays. ✨
They can enjoy an immersive theatre experience at Short Stories Tall Tales, or get creative in one of The Horton’s art workshops.
For more information and to book events / workshops, please visit the website: https://thehortonepsom.org/whats-on/
Mega Camps – Easter Camp
The Mega Camps Easter Camp at Blenheim School, Epsom runs from Monday, 7th April until Thursday, 17th April.
Find out more and book here: https://www.megacamps.net/
Star-Tastic Gymnastics’ General Gymnastics Holiday Camps
Star-Tastic Gymnastics’ General Gymnastics Holiday Camps are running over Easter! There are still some places available to book; you don’t have to be a member to join the camps. Book here.
Camp Dates:
Monday 7th April
Tuesday 8th April
Wednesday 9th April
Thursday 10th April
Friday 11th April
Monday 14th April
Tuesday 15th April
Wednesday 16th April
Thursday 17th April
Location: Rosebery School
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Ages: 4 years and up
Cost: £48 per day (sibling discount available)
What’s on in April @ The Ginistry
From Dating Nights and Musical Bingo to DJ Nights and Bottomless Brunches, there’s lots on at The Ginistry in April.
More information on each event can be found on the website here. Keep an eye on their social posts for the latest updates.
Godstone Farm’s “Spring into Fun”
Godstone Farm’s “Spring into Fun” programme runs from Saturday, 5th April until Easter Monday (21st April).
Godstone Farm is offering visitors the chance to meet the Easter Bunny in its Spring Grotto over the two-week holiday period. The enchanting Grotto experience can be pre-booked as a normal Farm Entry ticket online at Godstone Farm’s website and then upgraded at checkout to book a time slot to meet the Easter Bunny and collect a treat along the way.
With limited slots to meet the fluffy-tailed big rabbit, just like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, visitors are encouraged not to delay, and book fast!
Booking link: https://tickets.godstonefarm.co.uk/#category_1
Family Fun Zone Sutton – Easter Workshops
Family Fun Zone Sutton’s Easter workshops start on Monday, 7th April. All workshops (£5) are bookable online here: https://familyfunzone.co.uk/workshops/ Walk ins allowed subject to availability. For more details on the range of workshops check out their Insta page here.
Craft My Day – Easter Holidays
The Easter Holiday Timetable for Worcester Park is LIVE and OPEN for bookings (Teens too). Just search for Kids Holiday Club or Teens Holiday Club via the calendar here.
Morning Session: 9-12pm
Afternoon Session: 1-4pm
All Day Sessions Available: Please provide breakfast & lunch, they will provide biscuits & juice breaks, children are welcome to bring their own snacks
Easter Holiday Workshops at Stagecoach Epsom
Join Stagecoach Epsom for an exciting full-scale stage production this Easter—complete with costumes, lights, and sound!
Dates: 8th-11th April
Location: Bourne Hall
Ages: 4–16 years
⏰ Timings:
Ages 4–6: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 6–16: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
✅ Outstanding industry coaches
✅ Childcare vouchers accepted
Book now: www.stagecoach.co.uk/epsom#holidayworkshops
Try-Sport Easter Camps
The Try-Sport Holiday Camps are back this Easter at Ebbisham Sports Club, with dates available to book on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th April from 9.00am-3.00pm.
Try-Sport camps are an ideal introduction to a variety of different sports for children aged 7-14 years old. They’re an enjoyable way for children to start playing sport and feature coaching, games and social activities. Children will learn new sports skills, make friends and grow their confidence!
Cost: Ebbisham Members £33 per day/ Non-Members £36 per day
10% discount will be applied to one booking when two siblings are registered on the same day.
If you wish to book a place, please email admin@ebbishamsportsclub.com for more information.
The Theatre Academy Easter Workshop and Summer Show
Children can perform at the dazzling Summer Show with The Theatre Academy on the main stage at The Leatherhead Theatre on Saturday, 21st June.
Join one of their school clubs or Theatre Academy classes or join the Easter holidays dance workshop.
Easter holidays dance workshop:
Wednesday, 9th April (10am-3pm) at Ockley Village Hall. All children welcome – all ages!
Contact: Susy: 07726 945444 or tta@the-theatre.org.
Cagers Easter Basketball Camp
Join the Cagers Easter Basketball Camp, led by Key Performance Coaching, where players of all skill levels will receive high-quality training, develop fundamental techniques, and enjoy a fun, competitive environment.
Their experienced coaches will focus on skill development, game awareness, and teamwork, ensuring every participant leaves with more confidence and a greater love for the game.
Thursday, 10th April (9.00am – 1pm)
Epsom and Ewell High School, KT19 9JW – Ages 8-14 – £40
Send an email to: karl@cagersbasketball.com to secure your spot.
Can Do Session – Epsom & Ewell Family Centre
The next CAN DO! session is on Thursday, 10th April (10am-11.30am), during the Easter holidays.
Get in touch to book a place (booking essential)- 01372571178 / epsomewellfamilycentre@barnardos.org.uk
Disco Totz Easter Parties
Have you got your tickets for the Disco Totz Easter Parties on Friday, 11th April? There’ll be a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
The party includes a one hour disco and photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. All children receive a chocolate egg and Disco Totz sticker. Recommended age 6m- year 1* (Older and siblings welcome!)
First child:£15 Siblings: £8. Spaces limited, book now to avoid disappointment at: www.discototz.com
Breech Lane Community Centre, Walton- on- The Hill, KT20 7SN.
Easter Extravaganza @ Ewell Court Library
Saturday, 12th April, from 10am to 12 noon. At Ewell Court Library enjoy a range of free activities including crafts, a trail, tattoos, tombola and much more…..
Free Family-Friendly Easter Activities at Ashley Centre
Once the kids have chewed through all the chocolate, it’s time for them to burn off some energy with free family activities at the Ashely Centre:
12th & 13th April – Face Painting (12 pm–3 pm)
13th April – Meet & Greet with Bing! (from 11am, including storytelling and photo opportunities)
16th April – SEN-Friendly Creative Workshops (from 11 am, booking required)
For more information and to book the SEN session go here: https://ashleycentre.com/free-family-friendly-activities-this-easter-at-ashley-centre-in-epsom/
Epsom Beaumont Care Home – Open Day
Join Epsom Beaumont Care Home for its Open Day on Saturday, 12th April.
Epsom Beaumont offers first class nursing and dementia care, as well as, short breaks. To find out more, please visit the website: www.barchester.com/home/epsom-beaumont-care-home
Paediatric First Aid Event
Join Miriam from LIT Yoga for a comprehensive in-person first aid course at All Saint’s Church in Ewell on Saturday, 12th April.
This class is specifically geared towards paediatric first aid and is suitable for everyone: parents, parents-to-be, babysitters, grandparents and more. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to deal with accidents and emergencies focused on babies, toddlers and children up to 18.
Topics include:
– Treatment of an unconscious casualty
– Baby and child recovery positions
– Shock, baby and child resuscitation and CPR
– Baby and child choking
– Head injuries, fever, febrile seizures, bleeding, burns, fractures, anaphylaxis, meningitis, other childhood conditions
Book now: https://www.momoyoga.com/lit-yoga/event/c49b0d74-d5f4-41d5-92fe-ca168b774963
Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club – Plague and Fire
At the next Museum Kids Club on Saturday, April 12th (1pm-2.30pm), there will be a a return visit from Discover History who have run many sessions in the past. Hear the Samual Pepys re-enactor tell the story of the events of 1665 and 1666 from the Great Plague to the Great Fire of London, in a most interesting and fun way.
“By the 1660s, London was by far the largest city in Britain and the third largest in the Western world, estimated at 300,000 to 400,000 inhabitants. Between 1665 and 1666 it was devastated by two events. The Great Plague, during the outbreak 68,596 deaths were recorded. In London alone, at its peak in 1665, 7,000 people a week were dying. In 1666 there followed the Great Fire of London which swept through central London, gutting the Medieval City inside the old Roman City Walls, while also extending past the wall to the west. The fire started in a bakery and spread rapidly. The technique of the time in fighting fires was the creation of firebreaks by means of removing buildings in the fire’s path. This was critically delayed due to the indecisiveness of the Lord Mayor.”
For further information and booking, contact: David Brooks: 0208 394 1734 / dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Giggles Soft Play – Easter Arts and Crafts
Giggles Soft Play is having a day of Easter arts and crafts on Monday, 14th April.
Soft play will be running as normal with the added bonus of Easter arts and crafts for all the children to enjoy.
Book as normal through the website: https://giggles-soft-play.co.uk/
The Amazing Bubbleman @Epsom Playhouse
On Monday 14th April Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
You can find ticket information here.
Find out what else is on at Epsom Playhouse in April in Dee’s round up here.
Rude Science @ Epsom Playhouse
Tuesday, 15th April: Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science. Expect enormous bottoms, fart machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge.
You can find ticket information here.
Chocolate Fun and Easter Baking Workshops – Grow Cook Enjoy
Grow, Cook, Enjoy has a programme of Easter-themed workshops – chocolate fun and baking – on Wednesday 16th, April and Thursday 17th, April (morning and afternoon sessions).
For more details and booking go here: https://www.growcookenjoy.co.uk/holiday-workshops
Celebrate Easter at Merland Rise Church
Easter is just around the corner, and there’s lots happening to help you celebrate.
Join them for their special Easter services and take time to reflect on the hope and joy of this season. Find all the details at merlandrisechurch.org.uk/events.
Plus, don’t miss out on the annual Family Easter Egg Hunt (more details below).
Churches Together in Epsom – Good Friday
Join Churches Together Epsom on Good Friday (Friday, 18th April) as they tell the story of Jesus. The play will start at 10.30am by the pond in Rosebery Park, before moving on to the Market Place.
This is a wonderful opportunity to bring friends who don’t know Jesus, to see who he is and what he’s done for us.
Merland Rise Church – Family Easter Egg Hunt
✝️ Easter fun for the whole family!
Get ready for an EGG-citing adventure! Merland Rise Church’s much-loved Family Easter Egg Hunt is happening on Saturday, 19th April from 2-4pm at the beautiful Jubilee Woodlands in Tadworth.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with:
A thrilling Easter egg hunt
Fun craft activities
☕ Delicious refreshments
Exciting prizes
AND the chance to cuddle some adorable bunnies.
Spaces are limited, so pre-book now at merlandrisechurch.org.uk/events to secure your spot.
Epsom Beaumont Care Home – Easter Egg Hunt
Looking for some Easter plans for the children during the Easter holidays? On Friday, 18th April (11am) head to Beaumont Care Home Epsom for Easter entertainment and an Easter Egg Hunt with children’s entertainer Pipsqueaks Performing Arts Parties & Classes.
There will also be Easter cakes and refreshments provided.
Bottomless Brunch @ The Grape Variety
The next The Grape Variety Bottomless Brunch is on Saturday, 19th April (1pm – 3pm).
A sophisticated bottomless brunch serving up some amazing food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere with great music and service.
Menu:
Marinated olives and bar nuts
A generous cheese and charcuterie board to share
Patatas fritas
Hummus, hot sauce, tortillas
All served with two hours of unlimited house fizz, wine, beer or soft drinks.
Price – £45pp. Book here.
St Mary’s Ewell – Easter Praise & Easter Egg Hunt
There will be a short, lively Easter service for all ages followed by the annual Easter Egg hunt at St Mary’s Ewell on Sunday, 20th April starting at 11.15am.
For more details go to the website: https://www.stmarysewell.com/
Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association Easter Monday Dog Show
Head down to St Ebbas Farm, Hook Road and enjoy a Fun Dog Show in aid of Epsom RDA on Monday, 21st April (1.45pm-5pm). The sponsors and judges for the day are the fabulous Merton Dog Training.
There’ll be lots of stalls, refreshments and a class for everyone. Fancy dress isn’t limited to your pooch; feel free to dress up too! You can book online, download the form from the website and bring it along or just turn up and book in on the day.
More details are on the website: www.epsomrda.org.uk/events
Epsom Downs Racecourse Spring Meeting and Early Bird Derby Family Festival Tickets
April is an exciting month for Epsom Downs Racecourse as it gets ready to open its doors for the first time in 2025, kicking off the new season with a fantastic day of racing at the Spring Meeting on Tuesday, 22nd April.
Also, preparations are also now well underway in the build up to The Betfred Derby Festival on Friday 6th – Saturday 7th June. The Derby Family Festival Enclosure returns for 2025 on Saturday only; from tots to young teens, parents to grandparents there is something for everyone to enjoy! Kids under 12 go FREE and tickets start from just £13.
Book your tickets by Monday, 30th April to save up to 30% on your tickets. To find out more and book, go here: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom-derby/
Sip & Sketch @ The Grape Variety
Thursday, 24th April (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
Unleash your inner artist at Sip & Sketch with Tom Middleton! Tom, twice Wildlife Artist of the Year Category Winner, will guide you through a fun and interactive sketching session, whilst you enjoy a glass of your favourite wine or other beverage.
This will be hosted on the last Thursday of every month downstairs in their cosy Green Room. It is also pizza night, so grab a slice and a drink and enjoy a great evening! Tickets are £35 per person for all your materials, excluding food and drinks.
Book here.
Invisalign Open Day at Surrey Dental Surgery
There is an Invisalign Open Day at Surrey Dental Surgery on Saturday, 26th April, from 1pm to 6pm. Join them for a day filled with exclusive offers and savings of up to £1500. Go here to book your consultation.
Bluebell Walk
Join Epsom & Ewell Borough’s Countryside team on a walk around ancient woodlands to enjoy the bluebells and the wonders of spring.
Sunday, 27th April
Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve
⌚ 2pm to 4.30pm – Meet at 2pm at the car park (free)
£5 per adult, £2.50 per child (16 yrs or under)
If you have any questions about the day email countryside@epsom-ewell.gov.uk or contact 01732 732000. Further information can be found here.
Kids Yoga Taster
Bodhi Eden has a kids yoga taster session on Monday, 28th April at 4:30pm (45mins) for just £12pp.
You can find more info here: www.bodhieden.com/our-kids-yoga
Coming up
The St Mary’s Ewell Spring Market is taking place on Saturday, May 17th (10am-12pm) at Ewell hall. You can pick up your spring plants, books and bric-a-brac. There’ll also be cakes, a raffle and refreshments.
Bring donations Friday 16th (2pm-5pm) from 8.30am on Saturday, 17th May.
Have a great Easter holiday and see you back for the May Lowdown.
Fran x
