Dapdune Wharf National Trust
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In the summer holidays we discovered Dapdune Wharf, a real hidden gem of a National Trust site and one I know we’ll be visiting regularly.
What is Dapdune Wharf?
Dapdune Wharf is part of the River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf National Trust group of sites which comprises 20 miles of waterwayds which run through the heart of Surrey.
Dapdune Wharf itself is an award-winning visitor centre that tells the story of the Godalming navigations and the people who lived and worked on them.
Where is Dapdune Wharf?
Dapdune Wharf is situated on the River Wey in Guildford making it easily accessible from Guildford Town Centre, the rest of Surrey and further afield.
The Dapdune Wharf facilities
Dapdune Wharf has a car park on site which is free for National Trust members. There’s also a play area, a tea room, a book shed and other activities like table tennis amongst the historic aspects of Dapdune Wharf.
We visited Dapdune Wharf twice over the summer and loved it. The tea room is run by really friendly staff and there’s plenty of seating overlooking the water and near the play area as well, making it a great place for families to visit.
There’s also so much to learn about the Godalming Navigations, with signs to read – much to LP’s delight – exhibits to explore and even a barge to climb aboard.
Dapdune Wharf also has seasonal activities for children dotted around the site as well as bug spotting, pond dipping, little balance bikes to borrow and plenty of places to walk too.
The Book Shed is a real bonus at Dapdune Wharf, being able to browse books after a nice walk or cup of tea, and on a larger scale than most National Trust bookshops.
During our time at Dapdune Wharf we walked both ways along the canal – towards Guildford and away from the town – and it was just such a nice, quiet and well kept place to enjoy the fresh air. There’s so much going on along the waterways, with so many boats and paddle boarders passing us by. Plus, Dapdune Wharf also offer boat trips if you fancy making more of your visit.
We had a great time at Dapdune Wharf and can’t wait to visit again in the future. What a lovely find and a great place to spend a day day!
You can find out more about Dapdune Wharf and the River Wey Navigations over on their website and for reference the address is: Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4RR
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