The Great Barn of Wanborough
The Great Barn, Wanborough, Wanborough, Surrey, GU3 2JR
The 14th Century Great Barn of Wanborough is one of the oldest timber structures in South East England and an impressive and inspiring example of medieval design. Marvel at the skills of the monks and craftspeople who built this grand building.
The history of Wanborough is fascinating. The prehistoric man came to the area as a result of the water that collects in streams running off the Hog's Back, and it is this that attracted the Celts, the Romans, the Saxons, the Normans and many others to Wanborough - or Weneberge as the Saxons called it.
Illustrious visitors to Wanborough include Queen Victoria and Gladstone, whilst Prime Minister Asquith even lived here burying two of his daughters in our tiny churchyard. During the Second World War, the SOE were here using the Manor House as a training school for the French section.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10.00-17.00 Group tours available, enquire on the day
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10.00-17.00 Group tours available, enquire on the day
Location & directions
The Great Barn, Wanborough, Wanborough, Surrey, GU3 2JR
- Directions:
- Approaching from the B3000, turn down Wanborough Hill. Look for the large flag and banner in the hamlet of Wanborough and follow the signs for parking. Our friendly car park stewards will help you find a car parking space. We look forward to welcoming you.
- Contact on day:
- Daniela Reuteler-Lumsdon
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Gravel car park, disabled access available
Additional information
Free tours are conducted on both days and last approx 20-30 minutes. Alternatively walk around the exhibits at your leisure. In addition to tours, there will be the ever popular presentations by the Secret WW2 Learning Network about SOE activities and agents. Delicious homemade cakes, tea and coffee as well as lunch options in the village hall cafe are very popular with our visitors.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
