Guildford House Gallery
Art gallery in a 17th-century town house on Guildford High Street with changing exhibitions, a craft shop and the tourist information centre.
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About the museum
Guildford House was built in 1660 for John Childs, a lawyer who served three times as mayor of Guildford. In 1726 it was bought by another lawyer, John Martyr, and stayed with his family until 1850.
After that the building had many commercial uses. A brush and carpentry business used it as a shop from 1850, it became a stationer and bookseller from 1914 to 1928, and from 1929 it served as a restaurant until 1956.
Today the Grade I listed house belongs to Guildford Borough Council and works as a public art gallery. It shows a changing programme of art and craft exhibitions and events, and the building also holds a craft gift shop in the former brew house and the Guildford Tourist Information Centre.
Highlights
- Grade I listed 17th-century town house on the High Street
- Changing programme of art and craft exhibitions
- Craft gift shop in the Brew House
- Tourist Information Centre in the same building
- Operated by
- Guildford Borough Council
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free entry to the gallery. National Art Pass holders receive a discount in the craft shop.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The council publishes a separate access guide for Guildford House; visitors with mobility needs should ask the gallery before visiting.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The house stands at 155 High Street, opposite the Sainsbury's store. Bus, coach and train journeys can be planned on the National Traveline website.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Craft gift shop in the Brew House; Tourist Information Centre in the same building.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Events and activities for all ages are held through the year. Exhibitions change regularly, and there is no permanent display. |
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Museums nearby
Guildford Castle
Guildford Museum
Dapdune Wharf
Guildford Cathedral Treasury
Loseley Park
Watts Gallery
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