Things to do with teenagers in Surrey
For teenagers in Surrey, Thorpe Park Resort near Chertsey has more than 25 rides, Surrey Summit in Guildford offers climbing on auto belays, and Tenpin in Camberley adds bowling and 4D laser tag. Racing and motor fans can head to Brooklands Museum in Weybridge or Kempton Park racecourse in Sunbury-on-Thames.
Teenagers want days out that feel like their own, and Surrey has plenty of choice, from a big theme park beside the M25 to indoor climbing, bowling and ice skating. The places here are the ones our listings show as suiting older children and teens. Brooklands Museum in Weybridge and Mercedes-Benz World next door add racing cars and F1 simulators.
Many of these are bookable online, and some run on fixed timetables. Tenpin advises booking at weekends and in school holidays. Thorpe Park's day tickets are cheaper online in advance, Surrey Summit offers taster lessons and Clip-in-Climb sessions, and Guildford Spectrum's public skating sessions must be booked online.
Race days and live theatre also suit older teens. Under 18s race free at most Jockey Club racedays at Sandown and Kempton, and Lingfield lets children aged 17 and under in free with an adult, with some exclusions. Brooklands Museum in Weybridge also has Grand Prix simulators.
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Thrills and big days out
Big days out for thrill seekers. Thorpe Park closes for winter, so check the calendar before you go.
Image: Thorpe ParkThorpe Park Resort
A big theme park on former gravel pits beside the M25 near Chertsey, with more than 25 rides including the Hyperia, Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno coasters and water rides such as Tidal Wave. It suits teenagers and thrill seekers most, though there are gentler family rides too, and the Thorpe Shark Cabins offer overnight stays.
Why it's here: More than 25 rides, including Hyperia, a 236ft roller coaster reaching over 80mph, and water rides such as Tidal Wave. Day tickets are cheaper online in advance.
Photo: MartynDavies, CC BY-SA 3.0Brooklands Museum
A museum of motoring and aviation on the site of the world's first purpose-built race track, spread over 32 acres in Weybridge. You can look round racing cars, motorcycles and an aircraft park, go inside Concorde on a guided tour, and visit the London Bus Museum on the same ticket.
Why it's here: Racing cars, motorcycles and Grand Prix simulators, plus a Concorde Experience tour inside the aircraft. Admission is charged, with lower rates online.
Photo: Supermac1961 from CHAFFORD HUNDRED, England, CC BY 2.0Mercedes-Benz World
A Mercedes-Benz visitor centre on part of the old Brooklands circuit, with three floors of cars, classic models, simulators and driving displays, and free entry. It sits beside Brooklands Museum, so the two make an easy day together.
Why it's here: Free entry, with F1 simulators and slot car racing. The Simulator Zone sessions are first come, first served on the day.
Climbing, bowling and skating
Indoor sports that teenagers can do with friends, most of them bookable online.
Image: Surrey Summit climbing centre at Surrey Sports ParkSurrey Summit climbing centre at Surrey Sports Park
A climbing centre at the University of Surrey's sports park, with more than 80 boulder problems, over 65 roped routes and walls up to 12 metres high. Four auto belays let beginners and families climb without knowing how to belay.
Why it's here: More than 80 boulder problems from V0 to V10 and roped routes up to 12 metres, with Clip-in-Climb sessions on auto belays.
Photo of Camberley: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0Tenpin Camberley
A 22-lane bowling centre in The Atrium in Camberley town centre. Alongside bowling there is 4D laser tag, karaoke rooms, pool tables, arcade games and food.
Why it's here: 22 bowling lanes, 4D laser tag and two karaoke rooms for up to 10 people. Up to six players can share a lane.
Image: Woking SuperbowlWoking Superbowl
A 14-lane bowling alley with a multi-level Laser Quest arena inside Victoria Place in central Woking, about five minutes' walk from the station. There is also an arcade, pool tables and food.
Why it's here: 14 bowling lanes and a multi-level Laser Quest arena. Book online for the lowest bowling prices.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Guildford Spectrum Ice Rink
An Olympic-sized indoor ice rink inside the Guildford Spectrum leisure complex, open all year for public skating, lessons and ice hockey. The complex also has bowling and swimming.
Why it's here: An Olympic-sized indoor rink with daily public sessions, ice discos on some evenings and Learn to Skate courses. All sessions must be booked online.
Image: Go Jump InJump In Adventure and Trampoline Park Camberley
An indoor trampoline and adventure park run by AirHop, with wall-to-wall trampolines, airbags, battle beams, tumble tracks and slides. Open Jump is for ages 4 and over, and Toddler Takeover sessions are for children aged 1 to 6.
Why it's here: An indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, airbags and battle beams. Open Jump is for ages 4 and over.
Music, theatre and race days
Live shows and race days that suit older teenagers, with children's entry often free at racecourses.
Photo: User:Hassocks5489, CC0Woking Theatre
A 1,301-seat touring theatre in Woking town centre, opened in 1992 as the New Victoria Theatre and now run by ATG as Woking Theatre. It hosts large musicals, dance, opera, comedy and an annual pantomime.
Why it's here: A 1,301-seat touring theatre in Woking town centre, hosting large musicals, dance, opera and comedy.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Guildford's main producing theatre, on the bank of the River Wey about seven minutes' walk from the station, staging drama, musicals, comedy and dance. Its family pantomime is one of the biggest Christmas outings in the town.
Why it's here: Guildford's main producing theatre, staging drama, musicals, comedy and dance, about seven minutes' walk from the station.
Photo: Jack1956, CC BY-SA 4.0Camberley Theatre
A council-run theatre in central Camberley with a mixed programme of family shows, music tribute nights, comedy, dance and talks. Its Christmas show for 2026 is The Wizard of Oz, from 10 to 31 December.
Why it's here: A council-run theatre with family shows, music tribute nights, comedy and dance. Ticket prices vary by show.
Photo: James Emmans, CC BY-SA 2.0Kempton Park Racecourse
A Jockey Club racecourse at Sunbury with floodlit racing through the autumn and winter. It also hosts non-racing events such as a fireworks night, antiques markets and a model railway show.
Why it's here: Floodlit evening racing at Sunbury, with Fireworks Night and a Panoramic restaurant overlooking the track. Under 18s race free at most Jockey Club racedays.
Photo: Tom Walsingham, CC BY-SA 2.0Lingfield Park Racecourse
A racecourse set among Surrey woodland, opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales and one of only a few British courses with both turf and all-weather racing. It also hosts live music nights, fireworks and fairs.
Why it's here: Flat, all-weather and jump racing through the year, with children aged 17 and under going free with an adult, some exclusions apply.
Photo: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0Sandown Park Racecourse
A Jockey Club racecourse in Esher hosting jump racing through the winter and flat racing from spring, including the Tingle Creek Festival in December. Racedays draw families as well as racing fans.
Why it's here: A Jockey Club racecourse in Esher, with jump racing through the winter and the Tingle Creek Festival in December. Under 18s race free at most fixtures.
Water and swimming
Pools and the river for older children who want something active outdoors or indoors.
Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0River Wey Navigations and Dapdune Wharf
The visitor centre for the River Wey and Godalming Navigations, one of the earliest canalised rivers in England, on a wharf behind Surrey County Cricket Ground in Guildford. Displays tell the story of the waterway and its boatmen, and electric boat trips leave from here.
Why it's here: Electric boat trips along the Wey in Guildford. You can buy a licence to paddle your own canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the river.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Pool in the Park
Woking's main public pool, run by Everyone Active in Woking Park. Families come for the leisure lagoon with a wave machine and flumes, and there is also a 25-metre main pool and a teaching pool.
Why it's here: A leisure lagoon with waves and flumes, and a six-lane 25-metre pool in Woking Park.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Guildford Lido
Guildford's 1930s outdoor pool behind Guildford College, which now opens all year round, rain or shine. Run by Freedom Leisure, with sessions booked through Guildford Spectrum.
Why it's here: A heated 1930s outdoor pool that now opens all year, with public swims every afternoon in winter. Under 6s must be accompanied one to one by an adult.
Questions people ask
Where should teenagers go in Surrey?
Thorpe Park Resort near Chertsey has more than 25 rides, Surrey Summit in Guildford has climbing on auto belays, and Tenpin in Camberley and Woking Superbowl both have bowling and laser games.
Is Thorpe Park good for teenagers?
Thorpe Park Resort suits teenagers and thrill seekers most, with the Hyperia, Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno coasters. There are gentler family rides too, and day tickets are cheaper when booked online in advance.
Can teenagers go to the races in Surrey for free?
Under 18s race free at most Jockey Club racedays at Kempton Park and Sandown Park. Lingfield Park lets children aged 17 and under in free with an adult, with some exclusions.