Sunday, 22 March — Opening at 10am

May Half Term

Choo choo! Spend your May Half term with us and enjoy a variety of railway themed family-friendly activities.

Throughout the building, we are offering a range of railway themed activities, sure to keep the whole family entertained over the holidays.

Ground Floor access from 10am, with Floor 1 and 2 access from 10.30am

Model Trains in Action

Watch model trains come to life as volunteers from the Guildford O Gauge Group run a live test track in our Ambassadors room from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May. Discover how railways work, see trains in action, and chat with enthusiasts who bring the hobby to life.

Half Term Family Day

Join us for a fun, creative drop-in session this half term. Help us create a giant, train-themed drawing on Wednesday 27th May in the Education Studio on Floor 1, between 10.30am-12.30pm or 2-4pm.
(It is Pay What you Wish all day on this date)

Café and Shop

Visit our ground floor where our café promises great range of hot and cold drinks and light lunches. Enjoy soaking up the sun in the canal-side courtyard or pop into our shop where you can browse books, unique gifts and locally-made artworks.

Art Cart

Located on the ground floor, our free Art Cart will be full of fun activities, sure to to inspire visitors of all ages to get creative.

Imagine and Play

Located on floor 2 outside the gallery, there is a comfortable place for creativity and play, with activities and storybook bags that are free to use with a day pass.

Woking's Story

Woking's Story is a rich, interactive museum at the Lightbox which explores the town's fascinating past. The family-friendly displays contain something for everyone, from a children's dress-up box to stories of local people.

Pay What You Wish Wednesday

From 10.30am -12.30pm on Wednesdays, you can explore everything Lightbox Gallery has to offer by donation only.

To enjoy free entry year-round as well as discounts in the café and shop, why not consider becoming a member?


Date

23 May - 31 May 2026

✓ Included with Day Pass

Admission Fees

£14.50 Adults

Free for Under 18s

Free for Members

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Contact

Lightbox Gallery
Chobham Road
Woking, Surrey
GU21 4AA

For more information: info@thelightbox.org.uk+44 (0)1483 737800

Closed every
Monday & Tuesday
Bank Holidays

Ground Floor, Cafe and Shop
Cafe closes 30 minutes earlier
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Floors 1 & 2
Galleries and Museum open 30 minutes later
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:30 - 17:00
Sunday: 10.30 - 16:00

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