Explore Things to do in Woking

You can find tranquil canal-side views at Woking Wharf, where seasonal brunches are served at boat cafés with Italian coffee on weathered tables under fluttering awnings. The Lightbox hosts craft days year-round, offering workshops in ceramics and printmaking linked to themes like sustainability or heritage. In Old Woking, centuries-old churches such as St Mary’s stand near modern civic spaces, with guided walks highlighting shifts from medieval farmland to mid-20th-century housing, including nearby institutions like the Shah Jehan Mosque and Rhoda McGaw Theatre. Seasonal events include the annual Woking Festival, open days at faith centres like St George’s during Heritage Weekends, or family gatherings in Shawfield Park with nature trails inspired by H.G. Wells. Mizens Railway Family Days offer themed rides and craft stalls for children. Eco Park Community Workshops take place weekly from spring to autumn on composting techniques, native plant cultivation, and climate resilience taught by local environmental groups. Listings reflect real-time changes such as pop-up markets at The Peacocks Shopping Centre or live music nights at LOFT Sky Bar. South Western Railway services to London Waterloo remain key, with education sessions at Royal Holloway campus sites and arts programmes at The Library and Arts Centre.