The working story of the River Wey / GUILDFORD

Dapdune Wharf, Guildford

Discover how the navigation carried goods and shaped local working life at this riverside site. Combine the displays with time outside beside the water, choosing a boat trip only if you want a separately booked addition. The wharf is a place to linger, not simply the departure point for a compulsory cruise.

Dapdune Wharf beside the River Wey in Guildford — Photo: HARTLEPOOLMARINA2014

Before you go

Wharf entry is free on opening days, but boat trips are paid for members and non-members. Check the date: the visitor site and tearoom do not open every day.

The practical details

Where to find it: Wharf Road, Guildford GU1 4RR
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Free general site entry when open. Parking charges apply to non-members and member validation is required. Boat trips cost extra for members too; use the dated calendar and booking page.
Access and getting around: Much of the site has uneven grass and mown paths. Accessible toilets and Blue Badge spaces are available; the towpath is only partly accessible. Ask separately about boat boarding requirements.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: The tearoom garden has a play area, with outdoor space and family activities on selected dates. Supervise waterside edges and check boat age/boarding terms before booking.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1½–2 hours without a boat trip for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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