Name: Dapdune Wharf
Rating: 5.0

Dapdune Wharf

Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, UK

1-90 Years

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Dapdune Wharf is a historic riverside site in Guildford and part of the River Wey and Godalming Navigations. Opened waterways here date back to 1653, making it one of the earliest navigable rivers in Britain. Today, it combines heritage, nature, and family-friendly activities in a peaceful Surrey setting.

The award-winning visitor centre tells the story of the River Wey, with displays about barge building and the people who worked on the waterway. Visitors can climb aboard ‘Reliance’, one of the last surviving Wey barges, enjoy walking trails along the towpath and countryside, take seasonal electric boat trips, and relax at the adventure playground in the tea room garden. On-site facilities include the Lock Keeper’s Tearoom, a second-hand Book Shed, plant shop, toilets, and parking via the JustPark app.

Boat trip prices are £9.00 for adults (17+), £5.50 for children (1–16 years), or £75.00 for a whole boat hire, with trips operating from 21 March to 8 November.

Overall, Dapdune Wharf offers a relaxing mix of history, wildlife, and gentle outdoor adventure. With scenic riverside walks, interactive heritage features, and family-friendly facilities, it suits visitors of all ages. It is a wonderful place to explore Surrey’s waterways and enjoy a calm day by the river.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Dapdune Wharf: Award-winning visitor centre telling the story of the navigations and the people who lived and worked on them.
Countryside: A sanctuary for wildlife, a historic waterway running through the heart of Surrey. Walking trails along the towpath and across countryside.
Boat trips: Explore the River Wey by electric boat. Departures leave from Dapdune Wharf. Book a boat trip here from 21 March until 8 November.
Adventure Playground: Play area in the tea room garden which is open during the tea room opening hours.

Facilities

Parking: Parking at Dapdune Wharf is through the JustPark app using the location ID 998940. We recommend you download the app before you arrive.
Food & Drinks: Treat yourself at the Lock keeper’s tea room - we serve barista style coffees with traditional round cakes and tray bakes. Every time you present a reusable cup when you order a hot drink, we’ll give you 25p off as a thank you for helping the environment. High chairs are available. Inside and outside seating, and a children's play area in the garden.
Bookshop: Our second-hand bookshop, the Book Shed, is an Aladdin’s cave of books. We are always interested in your book donations - the Shed's success depends on generous donations, and we warmly welcome your pre-loved books.
Plant shop: Small plant area selling plants grown locally by volunteers.
Toilets: Toilets available at the Wharf, in the tearoom and at the far end of the site.

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Price: Paid

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Boat Trip

Adult (17 yrs +): £9.00
Child (1 - 16 years): £5.50
Whole Boat: £75.00

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/river-wey-and-godalming-navigations-and-dapdune-wharf

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Dapdune Wharf: 11:00 - 17:00
Bookshop: 11:00 - 17:00
Lock keeper’s Tearoom: 11:00 - 17:00

Opening days vary, Visit the website for latest information.

Address: Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, UK

Post Code: GU1 4RR

Council: Guildford

County: Surrey

By Car: Dapdune Wharf is on Wharf Road to rear of Surrey County Cricket Ground, off Woodbridge Road, A322 (only accessible from the northbound carriageway), Guildford. Parking: at Dapdune Whar
On foot: Access to Dapdune Wharf from town centre via towpath or Woodbridge Road.
By Bus: Frequent services, alight at the Cricket Ground on Woodbridge Road
By Train: Addlestone train station, Byfleet and New Haw, Guildford, Farncombe and Godalming all close to the Navigations To reach Dapdune Wharf from Guildford train station, exit by platform 2, cross the car park, cross Walnut Tree Close and bridge. From walnut bridge follow the route pass the side of the Odeon (not along the river) towards the car park, turn left. Go past the law courts and take next turning left into Mary Rd. The road bears to the right by the stagecoach garage into Leas Rd. Then turn left into William Rd. At the end of William Rd at the right hand side there is a footpath, follow the footpath into Wharf Rd, about 80M, Entry to Dapdune Wharf is on your left.