Surrey Day opens hidden tunnels and treasures

Celebrations are under way for Surrey Day 2026, with events focusing on underground and hidden treasures rarely open to the public.

Highlights include the opening of the Second World War Limpsfield air raid shelters and fossil‑handling sessions at Guildford Museum.

The eighth annual event, which takes place on Saturday, includes a special day of programming on BBC Radio Surrey.

Chair of Visit Surrey, Christine Howard, said it was a "fantastic opportunity to remind everyone of the wonderful places that we have on our doorstep".

Scientist and broadcaster Dame Maggie Aderin, this year's Surrey Day ambassador, said she is "thrilled and honoured" to support an event that celebrates local discovery and learning.

BBC Radio Surrey presenter James Cannon will spend the morning in Epsom where a new town mural is being unveiled.

Presenter Sara Thornton will be at Horton Country Park watching about 300 girl-guides earn the first ever Surrey Day badge.

In Godstone, presenter Mark Carter is reporting from the village that has endured fifteen months of disruption following the sinkhole in the High Street.

Dignitaries including Joosje Hamilton, The High Sheriff of Surrey and Michael More-Molyneux, the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey will be visiting various places of interest across the county.

The Lord Lieutenant's itinerary includes the 17th century Dorking caves as well as Shere Museum.

A poem written by Surrey Poet Laureate Adam Gary, who is the president and founder of the Surrey Poetry Society, will also be heard for the first time on Saturday.

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