Is Hobbledown Epsom a good half term activity in bad weather?

The Capybara Half Term event at Hobbledown Epsom is a May Half Term special featuring capybara keeper talks, an Adventure Quest, Treasure Hunt trail, Bubble Disco, Cinema Corner, Surprise Prize Wheel and a poster design competition. Visitors can also enjoy the Indoor Play Barn, outdoor adventure villages, animal walk-throughs, Birds of Prey, The Imaginarium, daily animal talks and our full zoo and farm collection — all included in one ticket.

During May Half Term, visitors can enjoy:

• Meet the Capybaras – Keeper Talks

• Capybara Adventure Quest

• Capybara Treasure Hunt & Trail

• Capybara Bubble Disco

• Capybara Cinema Corner

• Capybara Surprise Prize Wheel

• Design a Capybara Poster Competition

These are in addition to all standard Hobbledown Epsom attractions.

Yes. All Capybara Half Term activities are included in your standard Hobbledown Epsom admission ticket. Optional extras such as marshmallow toasting may carry a small additional charge.

Yes - Hobbledown has an indoor soft play area and an indoor sensory area called the Imaginarium. There are also sheltered areas outside.

Alongside the Capybara Half Term activities, visitors can enjoy:

• Indoor Play Barn

• Outdoor Adventure Play Villages

• Animal Walk-Through Enclosures

• Birds of Prey

• The Imaginarium

• Daily Animal Talks

• Zoo and Farm Animals

Most families spend 4- 5 hours exploring everything on site, with many staying a full day.

Yes. Hobbledown Epsom is designed for children up to around 13 years old. There are dedicated indoor play areas for younger children and larger adventure zones for older children, making it suitable for mixed-age families.

You can see capybaras at Hobbledown Epsom in Surrey. Our resident capybaras are part of our zoo collection and can be viewed during your visit, with scheduled keeper talks during special events such as May Half Term.

Hobbledown Epsom is located in Surrey, close to Epsom town centre, with free on-site parking available for visitors.

Yes. The large Indoor Play Barn, Imaginarium and covered areas make Hobbledown Epsom a popular all-weather family attraction in Surrey during May Half Term.

Hobbledown Epsom combines:

• Zoo animals including capybaras

• Seasonal themed events

• Large indoor play

• Outdoor adventure villages

• Walk-through animal enclosures

All within one ticketed experience. This combination makes it both an animal attraction and an adventure play destination.