Woking
Superb commuter connections and exciting regeneration plans
"Woking's centre offers plenty of shops and entertainment facilities, but with plenty of greenery surrounding it."
Craig Brant
"There has been fantastic development around Jubilee Square in the past few years."
Craig Brant
"Watching the narrow boats sail along Basingstoke Canal is a real treat and gives Woking its countryside appeal."
Daniel Green
Where do Woking locals go?
Trumps
The best dry cleaners in Woking with same day dry cleaning!
Submitted by Lucy
Pool in the Park
You can have a fantastic family day out at this leisure centre, where there's a wave machine and slides.
Submitted by Matt
The Big Apple
Bowling, arcades and Laser Quest - the best family entertainment!
Submitted by Lucy
The Lightbox
A gallery and museum space with a canalside café.
Submitted by Lucy
Bep Viet
Vietnamese food outlet based in Market Walk. A great lunch alternative!
Submitted by Alex
The Herbert Wells
Cavernous pub with outside seats, a long wooden bar, real ales and a typical comfort food menu.
Submitted by Daniel
Shin's Bibimbap Cafe
Best takeaway Katsu curry. Tops Wagamama every time!
Submitted by Alex
Basingstoke Canal
Runs through the entire Woking area and makes a great walk on a sunny day!
Submitted by Lucy
Carluccio's
Italian food with fresh ingredients. Perfect for all the family and the set menu is a bargain too.
Submitted by Alex
Tante Marie Culinary Academy and Restaurant
World leading chef courses and cookery school classes.
Submitted by Lucy
Thali Thali
Sophisticated decor and an extensive Indian menu featuring barbecued quail and dal makhani.
Submitted by Daniel
Auntie Anne's
Auntie Anne's is amazing - their vanilla pretzels are the best! You can find them in the Peacocks Centre.
Submitted by Emma
Istanbul Grill
Nominated for the British Kebab Awards, we think this is the best Kebab in Woking!
Submitted by Daniel
Woking Market
Great range of food stalls and fantastic sausage rolls from the bread stall!
Submitted by Matt
The Living Planet Centre
Home to the WWF Experience, running children's workshops and exhibitions about nature and the wild.
Submitted by Lucy
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Why not explore the nearby areas of St Johns, Hook Heath, Mayford, Send, Knaphill, Sutton Green, Chobham, West Byfleet, Ripley and Jacobs Well
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Did you know?
"Horsell Common was where the aliens first land in HG Wells' War of the Worlds. Woking has a Martian tripod to commemorate the event and is shown walking from the Common."
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Child-friendly activities near Woking
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The Nest: A NCT Parent and Baby Group in St. John'sSt John's Memorial HallThe Nest' is a parent and baby Group in St. John's where new parents can come and have a relaxing cup of tea / coffee and chats with other new parents about their life as new parents and the highs and lows that comes with it. For details about the 'The Nest' and the aim of this group please click here. This group is catered for new parents and their babies under 12 months of age. Website |
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NCT Bumps & BabiesTrinity Centre Trinity ChurchyardA group for expectant mums and parents with young babies (generally up to walking). Come along for a hot drink and chat with other local parents while the babies play on the playmats and toys provided. Plenty of space for buggies toilets baby changing and a quiet room. On the last Wednesday of each month we also have a special event running alongside the usual group - previous activities have included arts and crafts music sessions mini photo sessions and stalls. Held in the centre of town at the Trinity Centre next to Holy Trinity Church at the top of the high street. The nearest car park is Sydenham Road. Entry £1 for NCT members £2 non-members including refreshments. Website |
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Tiny TunesWeybridge HallTiny Tunes provide 3 months - 5 years pay as you go Music and Dance Classes, Nursery Sessions and Parties in London, Middlesex, Surrey & Berkshire . Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, meet Mr Tiny, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles and sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Price: £5 per child ( £2.50 Siblings) Pay as you go so you just turn up! Website |
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Tiny TunesCobham Methodist ChurchTiny Tunes provide 3 months - 5 years pay as you go Music and Dance Classes, Nursery Sessions and Parties in London, Middlesex, Surrey & Berkshire . Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, meet Mr Tiny, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles and sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Price: £5 per child ( £2.50 Siblings) Pay as you go so you just turn up! Website |
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NCT Bumps & Babies groupSt Andrews Church HallA lovely friendly group for non-walking babies we met every Monday morning even during the holidays Lots of mats blankets and toys for the babies to play on. Just £1 towards hall, refreshments provided. Website |
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Tiny TunesSt Michaels ChurchTiny Tunes provide 3 months - 5 years pay as you go Music and Dance Classes, Nursery Sessions and Parties in London, Middlesex, Surrey & Berkshire . Hide under a parachute, wave the pom poms, meet Mr Tiny, shake the maracas, dance with bubbles and sing along! As well as the all time favourite rhymes and songs, Tiny Tunes gets the little ones dancing to some of the well known pop classics! Price: £5 per child ( £2.50 Siblings) Pay as you go so you just turn up! Website |
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Thula Mama Harmony singing group for carers and babiesThula Mama is an inspirational singing group for parents and carers of babies aged from birth to walking. We learn and sing lullabies and songs from around the world to share with our little ones. And we sing in beautiful 3-part harmony. You don't need to have any previous singing experience, just come along and enjoy sharing music with a group and with your baby. Website |
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About Woking
Woking is a large town and civil parish that shares its name with the surrounding local government district, located in the west of Surrey. It is part of the London commuter belt and Greater London Urban Area, located 23 miles (37 km) south west of Charing Cross in central London. Woking has a modern shopping centre called The Peacocks and an older shopping area, Wolsey Place. Woking has several suburban districts, including: Bisley, Horsell, Hook Heath, Mount Hermon, Barnsbury, Maybury, Sheerwater, Goldsworth Park, St Johns, Pyrford, Kingfield, Westfield, Ridgway, West Byfleet and Old Woking. The adjacent village of Knaphill is often considered an outer suburb of Woking. Old Woking is cited as a separate village. Mayford and Sutton Green are to the south on the border between Woking and Guildford.
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