🌳 Incredible Hampton Court Fayre & Don't Miss Fawlty Towers! 🎅 | 9th December

Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, don’t forget one of the most important days this December, no, it’s not the big day.. It’s Christmas Jumper Day this Thursday! We can’t wait to see your jumpers - make sure to tag us on Instagram! 🎅

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Get in early for Fawlty Towers 🎭

• Hampton Palace Fayre is this weekend 🎄

• The World Famous Monday Wordle 🧠

• What’s on Guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

Fawlty Towers on Stage: A Comedy Classic Reimagined! 🎭

These have just been released and are for NEXT Christmas - I know its a year away, but these will sell out, and you’ll thank us then!

The “Greatest British Sitcom of All Time” (thanks, Radio Times) is back—this time in glorious, laugh-out-loud stage play form!

Fawlty Towers is heading to G Live Main Auditorium from Tuesday 9th December to Saturday 20th December 2025, and you won’t want to miss it.

Adapted by none other than John Cleese himself, this brand-new production sold out its West End run faster than you can say, “Don’t mention the war!” With a cast of 18 and all your favourite chaotic characters—Basil, Sybil, the Major, and more—it’s guaranteed to serve up laughs, calamities, and maybe even a dodgy Waldorf salad.

🎟 Tickets: £32.00 - £70.00 (+ a small transaction fee).
Group rates are available for your rowdy mates who quote the best Basil impressions.
📍 Where: G Live Main Auditorium.
📅 When: 9th – 20th December 2025.

✨ Insider Tip: Snap up your seats now—this will be the year's comedy event. Online bookings only, or call 0343 310 0055 for access requirements.

It’s time to relive the madness, the mayhem, and the mismanagement of Fawlty Towers in all its live-action glory.

Perfect for a festive treat or an early Christmas gift. Basil would approve—kind of.

👉 Book your tickets here before they vanish faster than Manuel’s English lessons!

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Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre: A Feast for the Senses! 🎄

We know there’s a lot of Christmas markets at the moment, but Hampton Court is one you shouldn’t skip!

From 13th to 15th December, Hampton Court Palace transforms into a festive paradise, combining artisan shopping, delicious food, and merry music—all in the jaw-dropping surroundings of Henry VIII’s famous palace.

✨ Here’s what’s in store:

• 100+ Artisan Stalls: Find unique gifts like handwoven African-inspired baskets, luxury homeware, and mouth-watering fudge. Perfect for ticking everyone off your Christmas list!

• Foodie Heaven: Indulge in street food delights, mulled wine, and treats like churros and Christmas pudding. Why not grab a mince pie while you’re at it?

• Live Music: The bandstand will be buzzing with festive tunes from Santa Babies and Chris Weeks Swing. Get ready to tap your toes!

🎟 Tickets:

• Included with your Hampton Court Palace admission ticket.

• Members go free (pre-booking required).

👉 Book your tickets here and let the festivities begin!

📍 Where & When:

• Hampton Court Palace, 13th-15th December.

• Open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (palace closes at 4:00 PM).

This is your chance to soak in the holiday spirit, shop for artisanal goodies, and enjoy a winter wonderland fit for royalty. 🎁

Coppa Club's Winter Wonderland ✨

The Coppa Club in Cobham has unveiled its enchanting winter rooftop terrace, complete with three stunning alpine-themed igloos.

Perfect for groups of 4–10, these cosy retreats are decked out with twinkling fairy lights, faux fur throws, and snow-dusted greenery, making it a festive escape right above Cobham High Street.

Pair the ambience with their Aperol-inspired cocktail menu (hello, chocolate orange Negroni!) and hearty dishes like tartiflette or roasted lamb rump, and you’ve got a winter dining experience to remember.

Two-hour slots are available Thursday to Sunday, so grab your friends, snag a booking, and toast to the season in style. 🥂❄️

Book your spot here.

The Monday Wordle: Episode 16 🧠

It’s Monday, so you know what that means, Wordle time!

Let me know how you get on, and if you’d like it included more.. we love your feedback!

Click here to play.

We Are Now On Instagram 📸 

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Professional dog walkers, take note! Starting 1 April 2025, Banstead Commons will require a £365 annual licence to operate on its beautiful greenspaces, including Banstead Heath and Park Downs: The scheme aims to regulate the growing number of dog walking businesses and ensure the safety of wildlife, visitors, and pooches alike. Walkers without a licence could face prosecution, so you better get your paperwork sorted—or risk fetching fines instead of dogs! 🐾🌳

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has become the first in the UK to roll out Medis-QFR technology, a groundbreaking, non-surgical method to assess blood flow to the heart: This innovation spares coronary artery disease patients from invasive procedures while providing accurate diagnoses. With this milestone, the Royal Surrey continues to lead the charge in cutting-edge cardiology care. 💓🩺

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council spends over £600,000 a year maintaining empty shops and offices—ouch: But councillors have a brilliant idea to turn this around: short-term ‘Meanwhile Leases’ for charities, pop-ups, and community groups. These leases could see vacant spaces in Redhill’s The Light shopping centre buzzing with Christmas cheer, charity appeals, and even a temporary venue for the Harlequin Theatre. It’s a win-win—fewer empty properties and more community spirit! Let’s hope this “common sense” motion takes off in time for the holidays. 🏬🎁

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🥨 German Christmas Market
Glen Vue Community Hub, East Grinstead, Saturday 14th, 11:00am | More info

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight
St Mary’s Church, Reigate, Wednesday 11th, 7:00pm | More info

❓ Christmas Quiz
Stepping Stones Pub, Dorking, Tuesday 10th, 7:00pm | More info

🎤 Orpheus Carol Concert
St John’s Church, Redhill, Wednesday 11th, 7:30pm | More info

🏠 Trails and Tales: The Gift of Christmas
Gatton Park, Reigate, Friday 13th, 10:00am | More info

West Surrey

⛸️ Aladdin On Ice
Guildford Spectrum, Guildford, Friday 13th-15th, multiple times | More info

🎤 Carol Night
The Good Intent, Puttenham, Thursday 12th, 7:30pm | More info

🎄 Christmas Willow & Wine
Albury Vineyard, Guildford, Wednesday 11th, 10:00am | More info

🎭 Sleeping Beauty
New Victoria Theatre, Woking, Rest of December | More info

🍸 Salcombe Gin & Tapas Event
Silvana’s Restaurant, Farnham, Wednesday 11th, 7:00pm | More info

Christmas Fair
Frensham Heights School, Farnham, Wednesday 11th, 4:30pm | More info

🤣 Staines Comedy Club
Last Hop, Staines, Thursday 12th, 7:30pm | More info

Weather

Monday

8° 🌡️ 6° | ☁️ | Well, it wasn’t the nicest weather this weekend! Those winds are finally calming down, there will still be a moderate breeze today, and a small chance of rain.

Tuesday

7° 🌡️ 5° | ☁️ | The winds calm even more, to a gentle breeze. We should stay dry on Tuesday, but it’ll be a cloudy, gloomy day.

Wednesday

7° 🌡️ 4° | ☁️ | More of the same on Wednesday, clouds for most of the day.

Thursday

7° 🌡️ 2° | ☁️ | Cloudy all day on Thursday, but at least we’re staying dry! The winds from the weekend have finally moved on.

Thank you! 👍

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