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Joyful family days, made easy.

Curated events, joyful moments, and easy planning for busy parents.

About ZirilaFamily time matters. Planning it should not feel this hard.
If you are a parent, you already carry a lot.
Between work, routines, tiredness, and everything else competing for your attention, finding things to do with your children, especially locally across Surrey, can feel surprisingly heavy. There are so many options, so much information, and very little time or energy to sort through it all.
Zirila exists to make that part easier.Why Zirila is here?
Many parents want to spend meaningful time together as a family, but planning it often becomes another task on the list.
Endless scrolling. Long event listings. Unclear details. Wondering what is actually suitable, accessible, or worth the effort.
Zirila gently reduces that noise, so family time feels lighter and more possible.You were never meant to do this alone.
Raising children has always been shared.
There used to be neighbours, extended family, familiar places, and everyday support woven into daily life. Today, many parents find themselves figuring things out on their own, often while juggling work, childcare, and everything else that needs attention.
Zirila is not a replacement for that village. It is built in the same spirit.
A quiet form of support.
A trusted guide.
A way to notice what is already around you, without having to carry everything alone.Making space for simple moments.
Not every weekend needs to be big or busy.
Some of the most meaningful moments come from things that are easy to miss. A free fair happening in town. A local event you did not realise was on. A familiar place that feels new when you slow down.
Zirila is built around the idea that small, simple moments still matter. Wonder does not need perfect planning, and joy does not need to be expensive or far away.
Some weeks are for bigger events. Others are for slower days and familiar places. Both are enough.How Zirila supports families
Each week, Zirila shares a carefully curated Joy List, a small selection of local activities, events, walks, and ideas across Surrey.
The Joy List is designed to help families quickly see what is on locally across Surrey, without needing to search multiple websites.
Rather than listing everything, Zirila narrows things down with care. Well known venues sit alongside smaller, community run, and often free options that are easy to overlook.
Everything is selected with real family life in mind, including different ages, needs, accessibility considerations, and energy levels.Zirila aims to help families:
- Spend less time searching;
- Feel more confident deciding what to do;
- Notice simple opportunities close to home;
- Find options that work for different ages and needs, including SEND friendly activities;
- Enjoy time together without pressure;It is not about doing more. It is about feeling supported.What Zirila is not.
Zirila is not a list of everything happening.
It is not driven by algorithms, trends, or constant promotion.
It does not focus only on large organisers or ticketed events.
The intention is always to share what feels thoughtful, relevant, and genuinely useful.Who Zirila is for.
Zirila is for families with young children, including SEND families looking for accessible and inclusive activities, who want support that feels calm and realistic.
It is for parents who may feel stretched, tired, or unsure where to start, and who want help that feels steady rather than overwhelming.How most families use Zirila.
Most families use Zirila through the weekly Joy List email.
Some read it all at once. Others return to it during the week when they need an idea. There is no right way to use it, and no expectation to do everything.Take what works for your family and leave the rest.