Woking’s venues reflect a town where history and modernity quietly coexist. The repurposed industrial spaces along Woking Wharf, once hubs of railway activity, are now canal-side cafés serving Italian coffee and seasonal brunches. Just behind the Market, Shawfield Park offers green space used for community workshops on sustainable gardening and family-friendly events from April to September. Near the World Wildlife Fund UK Headquarters, open-air gatherings include RHS Garden Wisley Seasonal Events in spring and autumn, as well as Woking Festival’s arts and music celebrations. The Shah Jehan Mosque opens its doors monthly for interfaith dialogues and community activities. The Lightbox hosts regular craft days with guided tours, while the Mizens Railway organises family events with storytelling and rides. A short drive away, Wisley Gardens offers seasonal flower shows and harvest festivals. Woking Station remains central to transport access via South Western Railway. Events such as Party in the Park feature live music from regional performers, and Guided Tours of Woking Town Centre provide structured walks through history and heritage. The Peacocks Shopping Centre includes craft sessions hosted by The Lightbox. McLaren Technology Centre offers public access weekends for visitors interested in engineering history. Venue listings are updated daily, offering clarity on what’s truly open now rather than speculation or hype.
Featured places are selected local venues we recommend or that partner with The City Brief.
Theatre
New Victoria TheatreThe New Victoria Theatre, located at The Ambassadors in Woking’s Peacocks Centre, is a large receiving house theatre opened in 1992. It serves as a central venue for cultural events and live performances across Surrey. Designed with three-tiered seating—stalls, Royal Circle, and Upper Circle—it ensures clear sightlines from every seat.
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Pizza GoGoPizza GoGo is a pizza takeaway on The Broadway in Woking. It's open daily from 11am until late evening, serving fast, fresh pizzas without delays. You can find it just outside the city centre—no parking issues since it’s not located inside any shopping complex.
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Happy Fish BarHappy Fish Bar is a family-run chippy on The Terrace, High Street in Old Woking. It's one of the most consistent spots in Old Woking during peak hours, with quick meals or drinks at the counter after work. Locals and tourists gather here as a social hub in the evening.
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The RowbargeThe Rowbarge is a traditional village pub on Saint Johns Road in Woking’s St. John's neighbourhood. It began as a stop for canal construction crews and still serves locals and visitors today.
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Woking Leisure CentreYou can find Woking Leisure Centre on Kingfield Road in Woking. It's a sports centre with free parking for up to three hours—useful if you're coming from nearby areas like Woking town centre. The facility is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and weekends from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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ChelloYou can find Chello Restaurant on Old Woking Road in West Byfleet. It’s a Persian eatery with a wine bar setup, open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. The space is set within a quiet residential-commercial stretch, offering a relaxed vibe for dinner or after-work drinks.
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Fast Food
Pizza GoGoPizza GoGo is a pizza takeaway on The Broadway in Woking.
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Happy Fish BarHappy Fish Bar is a family-run chippy on The Terrace, High Street in Old Woking.
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ChelloYou can find Chello Restaurant on Old Woking Road in West Byfleet.
View Info →You can find Beijing Restaurant on High Street in Woking.
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Poppins cafe RestaurantPoppins Cafe Restaurant on Commercial Way in Woking is a family-friendly spot for coffee and breakfast dishes like omelettes and sandwiches.
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Gastropub
The RowbargeThe Rowbarge is a traditional village pub on Saint Johns Road in Woking’s St.
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Drumming SnipeYou can find The Drumming Snipe on Guildford Road in Mayford, Woking.
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The White HartThe White Hart is a classic British pub on Chobham Road in Pirbright, Woking.
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The Herbert WellsThe Herbert Wells is a Wetherspoon pub on Chertsey Road in Crown Passage, Woking.
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The Inn At MayburyThe Inn at Maybury is a traditional country pub and restaurant on Maybury Hill in Woking.
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Leisure Centre
Woking Leisure CentreYou can find Woking Leisure Centre on Kingfield Road in Woking.
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Woking SportsboxWoking Sportsbox is a fitness centre on Egley Road in Woking.
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Anytime FitnessYou can find Anytime Fitness Woking on Chertsey Road, just outside the city centre.
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Convenience Store
Nisa LocalYou can find Nisa Local on High Street in Woking Town Centre.
View Info →Co-operative Food Woking is on High Street in Woking, a short drive from the city centre.
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BrasileiroBrasileiro is a café and grocery store on High Street in Woking, offering Brazilian-inspired food and drinks.
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