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Indoor Things to Do in Surrey
Every good Surrey holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Museums & Galleries
5.4 mi from Surrey
13th Century Undercroft shop
The Undercroft at 72/74 High Street in Guildford in Surrey is a medieval undercroft or storage room. It has been described as one of the finest examples of its type in the country.... — Wikipedia
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21.2 mi from Surrey
Paradox Museum
Paradox Museum in Knightsbridge is a self-guided, indoor experience built around more than fifty mind-bending exhibits exploring science, art and perception. You can float weightle...
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22.6 mi from Surrey
Lord's MCC Cricket Museum
At Lord's in Westminster, you can explore 'A History of Cricket in 50 Objects', which tells the story of cricket's journey from a simple rural pastime. Highlights include an early...
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22.6 mi from Surrey
MCC Museum and Tour
This is the tour and museum experience at Lord's, home of Marylebone Cricket Club, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most famous cricket grounds. A guided tou...
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24.9 mi from Surrey
Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre
The Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre sits at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, right by the river in Greenwich. Inside you can explore the Paint...
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24.9 mi from Surrey
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is a free-to-enter museum in Greenwich, London, exploring maritime history and space exploration through interactive galleries, a science theatre show,...
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28.6 mi from Surrey
Milestones Museum
Milestones Museum is an indoor living history museum in Basingstoke, recreating Hampshire streets and everyday life from the past under one roof. You can explore a 1940s sweet shop...
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Theme Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
9.6 mi from Surrey
Hobbledown
Hobbledown is a family adventure park and zoo in Epsom, Surrey, combining outdoor play villages, indoor play in The Great Barn, and animal encounters ranging from meerkats and gian...
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15.3 mi from Surrey
Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park is a family-run adventure farm park in West Sussex, open 363 days a year and best suited to children aged 0-12. You can meet farm animals, take on outdoor rides,...
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Where to stay near Surrey
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Surrey guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Surrey?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Shere Museum, Send and Ripley History Society Museum and The Spike — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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