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22/10/2025

H A P P Y // S H O C K T O B E R 👻

With the spooky season officially in full swing, we’re looking forward to monster-sized Surrey adventures with ghoulishly good days out on our doorstep. Halloween has never looked this good.
 
SPOOKY TRAIN RIDES AT DENBIES 
Denbies’ Spooky Halloween Train Ride through the stunning Surrey Hills and the Creepy Critters Workshop with up-close creepy crawly encounters come complete with a Halloween passport. Also boasting an Autumn Market for the spooky season.
 
BONE-TO-PICK TRICK OR TREAT AT GATTON PARK
Historic Gatton Park will be rife with Halloween Wizards’n’Witches over the half-term hols. With themed activities which are perfect for younger kids, will you risk the Bone-to-Pick trick or treat? Autumn apple-juicing demos and tractor rides around the Pleasure Garden are also available

THE SECRET LIFE OF PUMPKINS AT WISLEY
While at we can’t wait to discover the secret Life of Pumpkins, where ghoulishly good Halloween fun for all awaits. The Hocus Pocus Bug Hunt offers hauntingly hands-on encounters for curious little critters. Get set for pure magic and discover the history of pumpkin carving, along with Halloween science workshops, spooky scarecrows, delicious pumpkin recipes and more - it’s all jolly gourd couldrons of fun!
 
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT LIQS
Celebrate the ‘Dia de loa Mu***os Fiesta!’ by immersing yourself in rich culture with vibrant decorations, a live DJ and themed cocktails inspired by the ‘Day of the Dead’ for Halloween at the Liqs Club in Ashtead. Book your Halloween night out now & stay in touch with all the Liqs Club news by following on Instagram.

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08/10/2025

𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔹𝕀𝔾 𝕊𝕌ℝℝ𝔼𝕐 𝕏𝕄𝔸𝕊 ℙ𝔸ℕ𝕋𝕆 𝔾𝕌𝕀𝔻𝔼 🎭

Pantomime season is almost upon us and who doesn’t love a good panto? A stage full of Christmas cheer, colour, costumes, comedy and creative audience participation. Read our exclusive ‘Big Surrey Christmas Panto Guide’ and book your favourites.

SLEEPING BEAUTY 
Esher Theatre have revealed their celebrity panto line-up with actor and comedian Bobby Davro as Muddles, ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Coronation Street’ star Debbie Arnold as the Wicked Fairy and actress Ciara Janson as The Good Fairy in their hilarious production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’. This year’s panto is written by Bobby Davro who has just returned from a sold out Summer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It is directed and produced by the talented Esher Theatre owner and impresario, Charlie Swift. Join Esher Theatre from December 4th to December 31st 2025 for this epic journey of action, comedy, thrills and romance as they bring the classic tale of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ to life in a spectacular live show, suitable for audiences of all ages. See www.eshertheatre.com to make a booking now.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST 
Join Belle as she journeys into the enchanted castle, meets the fearsome Beast and discovers a host of colourful characters bewitched by an evil sorceress. Join the cast and crew at the newly-renovated Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford for the ultimate adventure this festive season. Returning this year is ‘EastEnders’ actress Lucy Benjamin playing Agatha The Evil Sorceress, Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon as Madame Fifi La Fou Fou and the Shakespeare Company’s Matt Pinches as Philipe Phalope. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is running from November 29th 2025 till January 4th 2026. See www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk to make a booking now.

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SNOW WHITE & THE 7 DWARVES - New Victoria Theatre : 5th December - January 4th
CINDERELLA – Richmond Theatre : 6th December – 4th January
ALADDIN – Epsom Playhouse : 12th December – 4th January
PETER PAN – Dorking Halls : 19th – 30th December 
JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Leatherhead Theatre : 10th – 29th December 
CINDERELLA – Godalming Borough Hall : 13th – 28th December

07/10/2025

01/10/2025

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01/09/2025

H E L L O // S E P T E M B E R 🩵

Welcome to the September Issue of Surrey Rocks Magazine where we bring you a plethora of fashion, food and features.

With the weather cooling down, our ‘Autumn/Winter ’25 Fashion Forecast’ by stylist on will see you through the changing seasons with faux fur, timeless tailoring, red alert and luscious lace among the trends donning the catwalks and high streets.

Foodies will love our latest Gastronomy Review on pages 112-116 where the double award-winning restaurant, which made our reviewers do a double visit in the same month! It was that good. Among the standout dishes were the ‘Grilled Wild Argentinian Prawns’, ‘Crispy Lamb Shoulder’ and the beautiful ‘Madagascan Vanilla Panna Cotta.’ Be sure to pay them a visit.

Style meets sustainability in our exclusive ‘Vintage Fashion Rocks’ photoshoot with in Walton on pages 78-95. A huge thank you to the “dream team” behind this project including Lara, Debs, Jana, Mandi, Melissa, Mahathi, Amber, Rebecca and Riley who made this all possible… you were all a pleasure to work with!

Also explore the latest ‘Tech Trends’ on pages 22-23 in For Him and ‘Steal Her Style’ and ‘Tried & Tested’ make a return in ‘For Her’ on pages 24-25. This is alongside your regular 50 pages of News, Reviews, Calendars, Events, Celebs, Gastronomy, Hair, Beauty, Hot Stars and Out & About pages.

Hope you enjoy reading,

Sam

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22/08/2025

11/08/2025

C O M P E T I T I O N // T I M E ⚡️

We have 2 exciting competitions for you this month...

1. SUBSCRIBE TO SURREY ROCKS MAGAZINE (FREE!) AND WIN A DINNER FOR 4 AT A TOP SURREY RESTAURANT!

Click on link www.rocksmag.com (the link in our bio!) and subscribe to receive Surrey Rocks Magazine direct to your inbox on the 1st of every month.

The winner will be picked at random and will be announced on our stories on August 31st.

2. WIN A £100 DINNER AT BORDELAISE
The new .uk restaurant in Epsom & Ewell is running a cool reader competition this month.

Any new followers to their Instagram page .uk will get the chance to win a meal for 2 people (including a bottle of wine) worth £100 following a collaboration with Surrey Rocks Magazine. The competition will run till August 31st.

One lucky winner will be picked at random by Surrey Rocks to receive the voucher and enjoy a delicious meal for two.

Be sure to enter and also check out www.bordelaise.co.uk for authentic French cuisine, as well as Bottomless Brunches on weekends and Roasts on Sundays, Bordelaise are offering 2-4-1 on Steaks every Tuesday and Moules Frites offers on Thursday.

GOOD LUCK 🤞

01/08/2025

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