What's on in Old Woking

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Old Woking.

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Community

Pop-Up Coffee

Right then — Pop-Up Coffee at Woodhill Church. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 JulWoodhill Church(3.5mi)

via Woodhill ChurchLocal gem

Food & Drink

Lunch with Friends

Wednesday 22nd July 12noon - 2pm Connaught Road

Wed 22 JulWoodhill Church(3.5mi)

via Woodhill ChurchLocal gem

Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Youth Worship Practice

We keep tabs on Woodhill Church so you don't have to. Youth Worship Practice caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 22 JulWoodhill Church(3.5mi)

via Woodhill ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Little Lights

King’s is excited to host a baby and toddler stay-and-play group. The group runs from 9.30-11am on Wednesdays (term time only) at the Urban Saints Guildford hall near Stoke Park, London Road GU1 1TU. The group is for pre-school babies and children, and their carers.

Wed 22 JulKing's Church Guildford(4.6mi)

via King's Church GuildfordLocal gem

Community

Bill Ryder-Jones

Bill Ryder-Jones is a quietly magnetic figure in British music - a composer of fragile beauty and emotional candour. Emerging from The Coral, he traded jangling indie for introspective solo work steeped in orchestration and melancholy. His songs feel like whispered confessions, blending classical flourishes with lo-fi intimacy. Albums such as “West Kirby County Primary” and “Yawn” reveal a man unafraid to explore vulnerability, grief, and humour in equal measure. Rooted in Merseyside, his music carries a coastal wistfulness—at once nostalgic and searching, like tides that never quite settle.

Wed 22 JulThe Boileroom(4.6mi)

via The Boileroom

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Storytime

Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Wed 22 JulGuildford Library(4.8mi)

via Guildford Library

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Rhymetimes

Rhymetime sessions are free.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Woking Library(1.3mi)

via Woking Library

Community

2026-07-22 10:00 - Diddy Disciples & Little Lambs

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: For details see flyer. Location: QE Park CentrePostcode: GU2 9LX

Wed 22 Jul11:00QE Park Centre(3.6mi)

via QE Park Centre

Theatre

Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park

Summer of Play is free to enjoy after normal admission and runs daily from 18 July until 6 September, 10am to 5pm. Watch out for more details coming soon.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Hatchlands Park(4.6mi)

via Hatchlands Park

Community

Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table

Join us on Wednesday mornings at our ‘chatter and natter’ table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am – 11.30am The group will either meet in our cosy Library or in V Café – please pop up to Reception on the first floor and one of our team will be able to assist.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Guildford Institute(4.8mi)

via The Guildford Institute

Community

1776 - The World Turned Upside-down

Discover how this global event affected the lives of those connected to Hatchlands Park through fascinating information and displays presented through the main showrooms of the house. Runs from 1 June until 16 October on days when the house is open.

Wed 22 Jul13:00Hatchlands Park(4.6mi)

via Hatchlands Park

Arts & Culture

Watercolour Pencils - GI 26 077

If you are curious about how to use watercolour pencils, then join Songül for this fun course! This versatile medium is portable, convenient and easy to use indoors or outdoors. Watercolour pencils can be used both wet and dry, as well as in combination with other mediums. Some drawing experience preferred. A list of required materials will be provided.

Wed 22 Jul14:00The Guildford Institute(4.8mi)

via The Guildford Institute

Community

Digital support volunteer

Would you like help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device, or other IT related problems? Make an appointment to see one of our Digital support volunteers. Sessions are for 30 minutes and must be booked in advance at the enquiries desk in Woking Library.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Woking Library(1.3mi)

via Woking Library

Community

Around £7

British Fire Service - T397

This talk follows the development of firefighting from the earliest known forms through social changes, the industrial revolution, two world wars and modern day. Nigel will use a wide collection of photographs and also look at the role of women in firefighting, especially during the Great War. Nigel enjoyed a career in the fire service and has been speaking on local history and other related subjects for nearly 35 years. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.

Wed 22 Jul16:00The Guildford Institute(4.8mi)

via The Guildford Institute

Community

Qi science

A health orientated practice based on Qigong, combining movement, breath and awareness to support wellbeing and recovery. It is suitable not only for people seeking recovery or support with health challenges, but also for healthy individuals who wish to maintain balance, improve resilience and cultivate long term wellbeing.

Wed 22 Jul18:00New Haw Library(3.6mi)

via New Haw Library

Community

In house 80s night

By popular demand (I’m as baffled as you are) we’ve decided to hand our resident DJ No Decks Murphy complete control of the iPad and Sonos system during normal opening hours! Previously only let loose on Sunday evenings (usually well into the early hours), Paul now has the dubious honour of sharing his passion for all things 80s with the rest of us. Expect plenty of sing-alongs, a few forgotten classics and, yes, I can personally guarantee you’ll hear both kinds of music: Country and Western. Requests will happily be accepted. Whether they’re actually played is another matter entirely. In true Paul Murphy fashion, if he doesn’t like your choice, don’t expect to hear it! In all seriousness, it should be a brilliant evening. Dig out your best 80s gear, come along, have a laugh, sing far louder than you should, and help us prove that giving Paul the iPad wasn’t a terrible mistake.

Thu 23 JulThe Olive Tree(1.8mi)

via The Olive Tree

Children & Family

FAWM Parent & Baby Group

FAWM Parent & Baby Group — brought to you by Woodhill Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 23 JulWoodhill Church(3.5mi)

via Woodhill ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Old Woking

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Woking Library1.3 miles away The Olive Tree1.8 miles away

More about Old Woking

Surrey, England

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