Waverley
Properties and events in Waverley
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3 Church Street
Tour of 16th Century timber framed building.
Andrew Windsor Almshouses
Almshouses in 17th century Grade II* listed building with courtyard garden
Barrow Hills School
Discover Barrow Hills School on this tour of the house and gardens.
Behind-the-scenes tour: World Cultures
A behind-the-scenes tour, offering an opportunity to explore areas not open to the public and view fascinating items hidden away in the museum stores. Our knowledgeable Collections Team will lead an exclusive look at the World Cultures collection.
Bell Ringing at Church of St Peter and St Paul Godalming
The bell tower of SS Peter & Paul will be open for a bell-ringing demonstration.
British Plant Hunters
Collectors who travelled the world in search of new plants.
Bush Hotel
Visit the Bush Hotel
Caffé Piccolo
Explore Caffé Piccolo, an independent family run restaurant on the site of a 17th century or earlier building.
Castle and Connections
A history of Farnham Castle, by Roy Waight
Charterhouse
Guided tours include the historic South African Cloister, Memorial Chapel, the Main Hall, the Library and Scholars’ Court.
Courtyards and Passages of Farnham
Tour led by Roger Jude of some courtyards and passages of Farnham.
Crafts Study Centre
Guided tour of the Crafts Study Centre
Farnham Masonic Centre
Visit Farnham Masonic Centre.
Farnham Pottery
Tours lasting 45 minutes will be available on both weekends. The Pottery is open every day 9am to 4pm, the cafe will be open serving home cooked food.
Godalming Masonic Hall
The Hall including the Temple will be open. Local freemasons will be on hand to talk with visitors and explain the significance of various items in the temple, and of course, to respond to guests' questions.
Godalming Minister - St Peter's Church, Hambledon
Church mostly rebuilt in the mid 19th Century from local stone and with a mainly chalk interior
Godalming Minster Church Street - St Peter and St Paul's Church Godalming
Come and walk through history at Godalming’s Grade I Listed parish church.
Godalming Minster St Mark's Church Franklyn Road, Godalming
St Mark’s Church is a relatively small modern building situated in Franklyn Road, in the Ockford Ridge and Aaron’s Hill area.
Godalming Minster, Brighton Road -St John the Baptist Church Busbridge
This special little Victorian Gothic Revival church is a treasure trove of designs by the grand designers of the day.
Godalming Museum
Join us at Godalming Museum and explore the local history of our delightful town.
Godalming Town History Walk with Graham Kimber and Pam Talbot
Enjoy a guided walk around Godalming.
Godalming Town Walk with Hazel Morris and John Bennett
Enjoy a guided walk around Godalming.
Guitar Village
Visit Guitar Village in one of Farnham's oldest buildings.
High Mill
Tour of High Mill, a watermill mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Hone's Yard
Visit Hone's Yard off Downing Street, the site of an old farm.
Jack and Alice
Jack and Alice opened opened recently as a restaurant. This building is under the colonnade in The Borough.
King Edwards School
Discover King Edwards School on this Guided tour.
Ladywell Convent & The Franciscan Centre Ladywell
A guided tour of the house, chapel and grounds
Lion and Lamb House, Harris and Hoole
Visit Harris and Hoole coffee shop in the 16th century Lion and Lamb House
Moor Park House
A guided tour around Moor Park House led by Fred Wilkinson.
Museum of Farnham
Join us on Saturday 14th to explore the story of Farnham hops and their connection to the brewing industry.
Prior's Field School
Self-guided tour around Prior's Field School with access to areas not available to the public. We celebrate the school's heritage, including the main Arts & Crafts house, designed by C F A Voysey with a chance to see items from the school's archive.
Quaker Meeting House
A Godalming Quaker will be on hand to explain the history of Quakerism in Godalming, the history of the buildings and the site.
Skillway Workshop, Farncombe
At Nightingale Road Cemetery, in addition to seeing the work of the charity, within the chapel buildings, a copy of the cemetery records will be available for reference and the new memorial garden opened in November 2018 can be seen.
St Andrews Church, Grafham, Bramley
A ‘Love Letter in Stone’. St Andrew’s Church is of national architectural & historic importance. The country churchyard is a place of tranquility & ecological importance. Discover its story, significant features & enjoy delicious refreshments.
St John the Baptist Church and Wonersh Village Walk, Wonersh
Why not make Wonersh, Surrey your destination on Saturday 14th September. You can combine a visit to the Grade II listed Church of St John the Baptist with a 45 minute self-guided walk “Exploring Historic Wonersh”
St John the Evangelist Church, Farncombe
Victorian Parish Church on the Jack Phillips trail
St Mary and All Saints Church, Dunsfold
Tours and talks, local history display and demonstration of bell ringing, with a live video link of the bells in action.
St Peter's Church, Hascombe
Short talk and guided tour of St Peter's Church, Hascombe on Saturday at 1500
Susie Lidstone paints the Historic Farnham
Acclaimed British artist Susie Lidstone will be working on a new painting portraying the Georgian architecture of Farnham at the New Ashgate Gallery, located in the 17th-century Grade II building in the centre of historic Farnham.
The Architecture of Castle Street
A talk on the architecture of Castle Street Farnham by Michael Blower MBE.
The Kiln / Badshot Lea Village Hall
Visit The Kiln / Badshot Lea Village Hall, tours throughout the day
The Old Cottage
Tour of one of the oldest domestic buildings in Farnham.
The Pepperpot
Enjoy the view of the High Street and Church Street buildings from a different perspective
The Rise and Fall of Waverley Abbey
A guided tour of the ruins of Waverley Abbey with guides Roger Jude and Roy Waight
Tice’s Meadow Nature Reserve
Tice’s Meadow: from farm to quarry, to community nature reserve, a tour led by Mark Elsoffer with volunteers from the Tice’s Meadow Bird Group
University for the Creative Arts
A one hour tour of the UCA Campus
Victoria Garden
A talk by Alison Gordon and a walk around the garden
Winkworth Arboretum
An arboretum with twisting paths leading to secret glades and hidden views. The dramatic hillside location provides the perfect canvas for a collection of plants and trees that paint a picture.