Finding yet another activity that both Mum and daughter can enjoy two weeks into the holidays is not always easy unless it involves a trip to Costa Coffee, Wagamamas or a mint magnum. So when a friend suggested a visit to a Sculpture Park that I'd never even heard of (despite living in Surrey for 30 years) we were happy to give it a go.
I envisioned a small park that might take half an hour to traipse round and then lunch at a Pub. I think Eloise imagined slides, swings and maybe a a zip wire or two! I had no idea that we would find such a hidden gem in The Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park though. It literally is an outdoor gallery set in woodland in Churt, a tiny village in beautiful, rural Surrey.



The path wasn't always easy to follow, but that didn't matter as losing yourself amongst the trees and streams is pure joy. The only thing I would say if you were to take young children is keep them in sight. There are a few small lakes which are deep in places and the park can seem quite remote at times.
It truly is a magical and stimulating place. It is closed Mondays, but is open for most of the year. It's not too expensive to get in either. Just £6 for adults and £3 for children. Take a picnic and easily spend the best part of a day there. If you go, do let me know if you enjoyed the visit as much as we did.
Janne x
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