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As part of our Heritage open days, The Watts Gallery's knowledgeable guides are available in the Watts Chapel to explain Mary’s amazing designs and inspiration.

Get an insight into the history and records of Albury Parish Church.

Visit this Grade I listed ancient Saxon church, which has over 1,000 years of history and stands in the peaceful grounds of Albury Park, within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at this Grade II listed venue, which has hosted an amazing list of stars since it opened in 1965.

The Royal Grammar School: Grade I listed building dating from the late 16th century with later additions. The Chained Library and Tudor schoolroom are open. Information relating to the history of the School is on display in the schoolroom.

Grade II* listed building. Chapel is the burial chapel of the More Molyneux family of Loseley Park. Talks throughout the day and refreshments available.

Puttenham Barn is opening its doors to those curious about this hidden 250 year old barn. Saved from crumbling away, it is now an eco-friendly bunkhouse with a beautiful wildflower garden - all welcome!

An exhibition of the winning projects of the 2023 Guildford Design Awards celebrating good design in the borough.

Set in a tranquil parkland, explore this Georgian country house with its unusual collection of pianos including some owned by Chopin, Bizet and Elgar. Families will love the natural adventure area in the woodland with its treehouse and bug burrow.

Discover inside the unusual octagonal Albury Pigeon house, built in the 16th century when pigeons were used for food, and their droppings for gunpowder. Enter and see the potence (the rotatable access ladder) and the 649 pigeon holes.

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”

The Cathedral will have bookable free of charge Tours to visitors to help them learn more about the site.

We welcome boaters and visitors to celebrate everything that is great about the river Wey. There’ll be plenty to do such as children’s crafts, Surrey Wood Turners and many other foodie and activity stands and a variety of music and performance.

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 Andrew’s Grafham will host our very own Amateur Radio group on Saturday 14 September and combine with CHOTA, Chapels & Historic Churches on the Air. Using call sign GB0HWG we hope to connect with many such groups in the UK & USA .

Visit this ancient site of worship and discover the beautiful stained glass and the hidden links to great artists

Grade I listed. Oldest church in Guildford, dating from 10th century or earlier; extended C12-C13. Tower is oldest building in town. Pulpit where Lewis Carroll preached. Special ‘Our Time 2’ art exhibition. Children's trail and visitor guides.

Shalford Cemetery octagonal Chapel and Mortuary, built in 1887 of traditional bargate stone to replace the already full churchyard burial ground. The graveyard contains the graves of many well known local people.

Stoke Hospital on Stoke Road, Guildford is holding an Open Garden Event on Saturday, the 14th of September between 2pm and 4:30pm. The gardens are not usually open to the public, so this is a rare opportunity to visit this historic building.

Village Museum.

From exhibitions to craft activities, via vintage toy vehicles - there's loads on offer for all the family!

FREE ENTRY! Visit our wonderful Norman Castle for free during Heritage Open Days!

A talk with a European theme, friendly knowledgeable stewards, a pop up exhibition and even some Trad Jazz - all at the Guildhall for this Heritage Open Days!

An exhibition from an award-winning artist, outdoor space to rest awhile, explore maps of our town and a finds session - so much to do at Guildford House for this Heritage Open Days!

Come and visit Henley Fort OEC the one day of the year we are open to the public to look around and visit our trig point

Learn about Guildford's fascinating history with this family trail and collect stickers along the way.

Historic vehicles on display in the beautiful historic setting between Abbots Hospital and Holy Trinity Church.

The site is normally open to the public but unattended. For HOD there will be tour guides and also access to the bell tower. St James’ is a large 12th century church with an imposing spire and many interesting features inside.

Come along to St Mary’s at 1500 for a talk on the history of the Church.

The Meeting House is a Grade II Listed place of worship, opened well over 200 years ago, in 1806. The building, replaces the earlier place of worship and burying ground across the other side of North Street on the land now called 'Quakers Acre'.

Grade 1 listed building. Jacobean almshouse, still in use for its original purpose.

Jazz in heritage - "The Alvar Treefrogs” sounds of 1920s-40s New Orleans in the 17th century Courtyard. Presented by Guildford Jazz as part of Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Join the pilgrims of history. Leave the old ridge way and visit the smallest parish church in Surrey - the ancient, Grade I listed Church of St Bartholomew. Gaze at the wonderful boat-shaped monastic roof and discover evidence of a fascinating past.

Grade I listed building. Most important Georgian church in Surrey. Built 1749-63 by James Horne in Palladian style, replacing medieval church. Enlarged in 1888 by Sir Arthur Blomfield. Fine Renaissance tomb of George Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury.

Explore the unexpected at Clandon Park. Since the fire in 2015 the National Trust has undertaken extensive research and made discoveries that have altered our understanding of the people, stories and the timeline of Clandon. What will you discover..?

Nineteenth century barn consecrated as a church in 1930.

Guildford Model Engineering Society - home of Stoke Park Railway. Public Open Day

The highlights of our colourful history: the castle and its royal visitors, an archbishop with a fishy past, the house that Lewis Carroll chose, Alan Turing growing up, ancient inns and churches.

This walk is a chance to recall the lives of many former residents of the town, such as Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, Edward Carpenter, the social reformer, and Henry Peake, the Borough Surveyor who shaped the town we see today.

This Grade II listed hill top church, heavily restored in the 1850s is now the parish church for the village of Chilworth. It has far reaching views over the Surrey countryside and beyond to the South Downs.

*Please note that this event has been cancelled* Lawn Bowls has been played at Castle Green Bowling Club for the past 100 years with our club celebrating its centenary last year. You couldn't spend a better day learning to bowl on the green, under the sun, with the band playing in the background.

Explore the unique history of Watts Gallery - Artists Village. Enjoy free entry and site tours to discover the heritage of the Arts & Crafts gem.

Free Bus rides from Guildford town centre on the 14/15th September on buses from (or representing) Guildford’s past public service vehicles.

At Guildford Castle, histora normannis will be there to show off how life in the 12th-13th century was like, with combat and shire court displays and living history displays.