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Summer of Play at Dapdune Wharf
Enjoy games and family-friendly activities every day in August this summer at Dapdune Wharf. Try a new sport, get crafty or go pond-dipping or bug-hunting. Or why not bring out your creative side and book on an art or drama workshop? We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Festival of sport
Every Sat, Sun & Mon in August, 11am-5pm
Challenge your friends and family, or beat your best with archery, badminton, table tennis, frisbee golf and more. Each week we’ll add something different so no two visits will be the same. If you’re close by, pop back and play something new or just master that one sport you’ve grown to love.
It’s free to take part, all you have to do is say hello at our sports village on the island, then you’re ready to go.
Free crafts and games
Every Thu in August, from 11am
Get active and creative with simple activities including archery, badge or keyring making and wild art crowns. Free to take part. No need to book, just turn up.
Explore nature
Every day throughout August 11am-5pm
There’s so much wildlife to discover at Dapdune Wharf. Borrow an explorer backpack complete with nets, magnifying glass and ID sheets and go on a minibeast hunt, or why not try your hand at pond dipping?
On Tues 19 & Wed 20 August you can get hands on and discover more about the land and geography of the River Wey with the River Wey Trust’s amazing augmented reality sandbox.
All children’s nature activities are free, no need to book.
Creative play
Discover your creative flair with new art and drama workshops. Have a go at grafitt canvas or making friendship bracelets at our drop-in sessions or book your place on ARTventurers, or a drama workshop with Guildford Shakespeare Company. Scroll down for more details.
Craft with The Hive Community Wellbeing team
Fri 8 Aug 1pm-4pm: Join the local community wellbeing team for a friendly chat whilst getting creative making your own mask. This is a free activity with no need to book.
Art and crafts with Sarah Rawlins
Join artist Sarah Rawlins and make your own unique friendship bracelets, beautiful watercolour butterflies or keyrings to take home with you. No need to book, just drop in.
Tues 12 Aug from 11am: Watercolour butterflies (£4), friendship bracelets (£3.50), keyrings (£3.50)
Fri 15 Aug from 11am: Sunflower acrylic painting (£4), tissue paper sunflowers (£3)
Fri 22 Aug from 11am: Lily pad frog (£3.50), friendship bracelets (£3.50), keyrings (£3.50)J
Fri 29 Aug from 11am: Pompom bees (£4), friendship bracelets (£3.50), keyrings (£3.50)
Arts and facepainting with Kate Alger
Kate Alger is a Guildford-based artist and a finalist in Wildlife Artist of the year 2025. Join her for facepainting and art workshops. No need to book, just drop in.
Tues 19 Aug from 11am-midday: Facepainting (£5)
Wed 20 Aug 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm: Facepainting (£5) and sketching workshops (£5)
Thurs 21 Aug 10-11am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 2.30-3.30pm: Nature-based art workshops (£10). All abilities welcome and a range of materials and techniques will be shared.
Drama days with Guildford Shakespeare Company
Thu 31 July & Wed 20 August, Wind in the Willows
Award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company return to Dapdune this summer for more exciting drama workshops. With games, story-telling workshops and rehearsals culminating in a mini-performance for families at the end of day. A great way to build confidence and explore the wonderful world of Ratty, Toad and Mole in the glorious setting of Dapdune Wharf.
10am - 4pm. £35 per child (suitable for 7-12 years). Booking essential.
Mosaics workshps with Mom's Mosaics
Wed 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug, from 11am
Join Mom's Mosaics for a hands-on mosaic workshop designed especially for children. Using soft-edge tiles that are safe for little hands, little ones can let their creativity shine as they design and make their own unique mosaic masterpieces to take home complete with grouting kit and instructions. £15 per child. Booking recommended. (Drop-in subject to availabilty).
ArtVenturers
Tue 12, 19, 26 Aug 11am-12pm & 1.30-2.30pm (12 & 19 Aug only)
Join us for fabulous art, crafts and sensory play from the award-wining ArtVenturers. Be inspired by wild adventures, pirates and princesses and Bluey. The afternoon sessions include creating your own grafitti name canvas (12 Aug) and t-shirt painting (19 Aug). Booking essential.
- 11am-12pm: 6 months - 5 years, £12
- 1.30-2.30pm: 6 -10 years, £14 ( 50% discount for 2nd sibling)