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What's on in Epsom & Ewell

Find out what's happening in Epsom & Ewell

Find out what's happening in Epsom & Ewell in the coming months; take a look at the events page on the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website. 

Here are a few highlights: 

The Orchard Tour

Saturday 9 May, 11am-1pm
Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve
Price: Free
Find our more about our traditional orchards with a tour and talk from our Countryside Officers.Learn the history and discover the unusual fruit species with this FREE event. Meet at John Watkins Close, Clarendon Park for 11am

The River Hogsmill Walk

Sunday 17 May, 2pm-4.30pm

Ewell Court House

Enjoy a walk along the Hogsmill with a member of the Countryside Team. Learn about the wildlife found along the river and the history of the gunpowder mills, once powered by the river. Meet at 2pm at Ewell Court House.

Fall in Love with the Future

Saturday 30 May, 10am-4.30pm
St Martin's Church, Epsom

Price: £25 standard ticket (£20 early bird until 30th April)

Rob Hopkins, bestselling author of 'From What Is to What If' is coming to Epsom to lead a dynamic and hands-on workshop, which will guide us in how to 'fall in love with the future'.

Bourne Hall

Find out what's coming up at the Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF.  For the full and most up-to-date list, please visit the Bourne Hall website.

Some highlights below include:

Bourne Hall Museum celebrates Surrey Day

Saturday 9 May, 

Cost: dependant on event attended.

The theme for the eight annual celebration of our wonderful county is exploring 'underground Surrey'.

Events include 'Archaeology of Bourne Hall' (£6.50), Coin Identification, Be an Archeologist (£6.50 - part of Bourne Hall Kids Club), The Mysterious Discovery of Epsom Aurochs (£6.50) and Secrets of Bourne Hall.

For more information phone 020 8393 9571 or email sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Bourne Hall Summer Festival

Saturday 20 June, 12-5pm

Exciting news is on the way! Bourne Hall are back with their Summer Festival. Expect live music, market stalls, games and more!
We can’t wait to share the full details, including the line‑up, stallholders, and all the activities you can look forward to. Everything will be revealed in May so watch this space!

Find out about other upcoming events via the Bourne Hall website: Upcoming events | Bourne Hall

Epsom Playhouse

See what's on at Epsom Playhouse
PlayhouseFind out what's coming up at the Epsom Playhouse. For the full and most up-to-date list, please visit the Epsom Playhouse website.
Some highlights include:

Country Superstars

Friday 1st May 2026

Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show

Endorsed by Dolly Parton live on BBC’s The One Show

“I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”

The Amy Winehouse Tribute Band

Saturday 2nd May 2026

Presented by Amy Winehouse tribute artist Scarlett Black, this electrifying show celebrates the music and legacy of one of the greatest soul voices of our time. Backed by a powerful 7-piece live band, the performance recreates the unmistakable sound, style and energy of Amy’s iconic live shows.

From Back to Black to Rehab, audiences are taken on a journey through her timeless catalogue.

An Evening with Legends of Arsenal

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Paul Merson, Alan Smith, Perry Groves

Amassing approaching 1,000 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, these Arsenal legends are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.

Starring Paul Merson – now a regular face on Sky Sports, Alan Smith a regular commentator on all the big Premier League matches, and midfielder Perry Groves – who now exercises his wit and charm regularly on talkSport.

The Comedy Club May 2026

Friday 15th May 2026

Get ready for a night of side-splitting comedy as The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy industry, brings four of the finest comedians from TV straight to your doorstep! This unforgettable event at the amazing Epsom Playhouse promises a dynamic blend of comedic styles, ensuring there's something for everyone. This months line-up includes James Redmond, Tadiwa Mahlunge, Mike McClean, and Hariet Dyer.

Meet Florence Nightingale

Wednesday 20th May 2026

Join Florence as she takes you on her journey through her call to service, her time in the Crimea and her pioneering nursing work. She will discuss Victorian hospitals, practical realities, Mary Secol, Lister, carbolic soap and more.

*Please note that tickets cannot be refunded. 
Full seating information can be found by visiting THEATRE INFO on our website. 
Tickets booked after 1st April 2025 will include a small restoration levy of £1.50 to support ongoing maintenance and significant restoration projects at the Playhouse theatre.

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Markets in Epsom & Ewell

Epsom Markets

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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

Farmer's Market - Epsom Marketplace
This market usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
9.30am - 1.30pm.

Artisan Market – Bourne Hall
This market takes place the first Saturday of each month, the next one is scheduled for Saturday 2 May 2026.
10am – 2pm

Epsom Market Collaboration

Sunday 3 May, 9.30am-3pm

Epsom Marketplace

Price: Free

The New Year brings news of an exciting collaboration between two of Epsom’s most successful markets.  ACVR Events, with their eclectic mix of Antiques, Vintage and Retro items, will link up three times this year with the monthly Epsom Farmers' & Artisan Market run by Surrey Markets.

Find out more at www.surreymarkets.co.uk/event/epsom-market

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.

Epsom Common Association (ECA)

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

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