Guildford House Gallery
Guildford House Gallery is a fascinating 17th century Grade 1 Listed Town House located on the High Street.
It has been the home of the Borough Art Collection since 1959. It offers a varied programme of temporary exhibitions, talks, tours and workshops. Full details can be found on the website or by telephoning the Gallery.
The gift shop stocks a unique selection of greetings cards, stationery and work by local crafts people. The Gallery Café serves hot and cold home made snacks and beverages all day. During the winter months, visitors can enjoy refreshments inside or in a heated marquee in the courtyard.
From March 2011 Guildford House Gallery will also be home to the Guildford Tourist Information Centre.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Open (04/01/2012 - 24/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Appropriate sized text. Stair counts. All staff SAVI trained.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access - Portable ramp available
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Tearoom seats 20 inside, 40 in the garden. Courtyard.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1-2 hours.
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 30
- Min group size - 10
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - ocassionally
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Languages spoken
- German spoken
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Guildford House Gallery Adult | Free |
| Guildford House Gallery Child | Free |
| Guildhall House Gallery Family | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
VAQAS Accreditation
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2011
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A3. The Gallery is located in central Guildford at the top of the High Street. Signposted. Opposite Sainsburys.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Guildford. Cross the bridge and follow the road round to North Street. Turn right into Swan Lane, then left into the High Street. The Gallery is on the left.
