Adventure Awaits at Newlands Corner!

The Summer Reading Challenge is back for another summer of fun!

Surrey Libraries is kicking off this year's Challenge in the breath taking beauty of Newlands Corner - an open area of chalk downland, with plenty of woodlands to explore, and some of the best views over the Surrey Hills.

Designed by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries, this year's theme of ‘Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’ promises to inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.

Secure your child’s spot for 'Under the Yew Tree', where they’ll embark on a magical guided walk through the woodlands, before taking part in a storytelling session with the brilliantly engaging John Kirk, under the branches of the 1000-year-old Yews.

Launch Day Celebrations

Sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge at Newlands Corner from 11am to 2pm, and take part in FREE activities run by our friends at the Surrey Hills Society and Surrey Wildlife Trust. If you have enough time, why not also check out our other bookable event - an outdoor Storytime with the brilliant author, Lucy Reynolds!

Key information about booking:

This is an outdoor event and therefore subject to change due to inclement weather. Attendees are asked to remember to wear suitable footwear to attend, and to pay close attention to all health and safety briefings.
Children must remain the responsibility of their parent/carer at all times.
The session will be 40 minutes long.
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the start to avoid any disruptions.
The event is suitable for children aged 4-11 years old.
Tickets are available with a donation* (Recommendation is £2 per ticket).
Please book ONE ticket per child attending. Due to space limitations, each child may be accompanied by ONE adult
Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.

We aim to ensure that sessions are inclusive of everyone, including any participants that may require additional support, however, due to the rough natural terrain of this event, this may not always be possible. If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk. The inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit your local Surrey library to purchase a ticket in person.

*Please note, minimum donation set by Eventbrite is £1.

Under the Yew Tree - Guided Walk and Storytelling session