What's on in Epsom & Ewell
There's lots happening in Epsom and Ewell over the coming months.
For the full events list, take a look at the events page on the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website.
Bourne Hall events
Discover Dads Army
Saturday 7 October, 1pm-2.30pm. £5 per child
On Friday 10 May 1940, the Germans had started their attack on Belgium and the Netherlands, using soldiers dropped by parachutes. British troops in mainland Europe were pushed back to the Channel ports and many people feared that the Germans would soon invade. To protect Britain, a new part-time force was to be set up, the Local Defence Volunteers. The Government made an urgent appeal on the radio to all men aged between 17 and 65 to become part-time soldiers. Within 24 hours of the radio broadcast a quarter of a million men had volunteered. Many men joined the Home Guard when they could not join the regular army because their day-time jobs were necessary to keep the country running.
Cave Painting
Tuesday 24 October, 11am-3pm, £5 per child
In prehistoric times, early men crawled down into the darkest caves and used light from primitive candles to paint pictures of themselves and the animals they hunted. They left behind a vivid record of their way of life and some clues of what they believed in. Discover how and why these paintings were created. Then by flickering light try to create your own cave painting in our very own ‘caves’.
Halloween Walk On The Dark Side
Saturday 28 October, 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 9pm
Monday 30 October, 2pm to 3.30pm
Tuesday 31 October, 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 9pm
£5 per person per walk.
Discover the darker side of Ewell’s history with a guided tour around its historic heart. Visit graveyards and crime scenes, if you dare! Hear tales of local folk who won’t stay dead, ghostly coach crashes and discover the story of Joan Butts, Ewell’s witch. Are you brave enough to dare to tread where the Resurrection Men once stood, while you learn about their grisly trade? Experience for yourself what it was like to be imprisoned in Ewell’s 18th century jail - be careful you don’t get left behind!
Find out about events in Epsom & Ewell here: epsom-ewell.gov.uk/whats-on
Markets in Epsom & Ewell
Regular markets in Epsom marketplace take place on Thursday and Saturday.
For information on the weekly markets at Epsom Marketplace take a look here: Epsom & Ewell markets
£Cash in the Wardrobe - Bourne Hall
A market for pre-loved and vintage clothes and accessories, taking place on the third Saturday of the month.
10am - 2pm
NEW Epsom Sustainable Market - 15 October
This new market will take place on the 3rd Sunday of every month, 10am - 2pm.
Join us on 15 October for live music.
Farmer's Market - Epsom Marketplace
This market usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
9.30am - 1.30pm.
Find out more at www.surreymarkets.co.uk/event/epsom-market
Artisan Market - Ewell Village
Come along to see a gorgeous selection of wooden children's toys, handmade jewellery, local honey and jams and lots more.
First Saturday of the month
10am - 3pm
Explore Epsom and Ewell
Get closer to nature and enjoy the outdoors with our various guided walks. Explore local nature reserves, discover your borough's history and boost your health and wellbeing too.
Visit the walks page on our website to discover a range of walks that take place across Epsom and Ewell.
Epsom & Ewell also has several beautiful open spaces which are great for cycling, including Epsom Downs, Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve, Nonsuch Park, Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, and Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. You can find cycling routes for all these places on our website.
ECA supports the preservation and protection of Epsom Common local nature reserve and site of special scientific interest. ECA works in partnership with the Council, the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project and English Nature to contribute to the long term management and conservation of the Common.
Nature walks
ECA organises a number of walks on the Common each year which are led by local natural history experts. The subjects that are usually covered each year include birds in early spring, wildflowers, butterflies, invertebrates particularly bush crickets, bats and fungi.
The EcoVols
If you care about the Common and enjoy its wildlife and beauty why not join the EcoVols, the volunteer group of the ECA. EcoVols carry out a variety of conservation projects on the Common throughout the year in association with English Nature, the Council and the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project. You don’t need any special skills or experience just your enthusiasm and time! For more info and the 2020 EcoVols programme see: Conservation on Epsom Common
Art Surrey
Art Surrey
The Duchess Stand
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Tattenham Corner Rd, Epsom KT18 5LQ
- Friday 6 October - 6.00pm to 9.00pm - Preview Evening, £12 per person (Ticket includes complimentary fizz on the Friday evening and unlimited weekend entry)
- Saturday 7 October - 10.00am to 6.00pm - Weekend Day, £6 per person
- Sunday 8 October - 10.00am to 5.00pm - Weekend Day, £6 per person
Let your creative senses be tingled from the moment you arrive, as Art Surrey offers art lovers and collectors the chance to browse and purchase artworks from more than 80 of the most exciting contemporary and traditional artists selling today.
Curated by Art Surrey and Caiger Art to include established and emerging independent artists specialising in: Painting, Digital Art, Mixed Media Art, Photography, Sculpture, Glassworks and Ceramics. With more than 3,000 artworks ranging from £50 to over £3,000, there will be something for everyone!
Buy tickets from https://artsurrey.co.uk/tickets/