The Great Barn - Wanborough

The Great Barn - Wanborough

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Type: Historic Site

The Great Barn at Wanborough lies just to the north of the Hog’s Back. It is one of the largest and most important medieval barns in south east England. It was built in 1388 by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey, five miles away, as part of a ‘grange’ - a farm which supplied the  Abbey itself.

Waverley Abbey was closed down by King Henry VIII in 1536 but the barn has remained
essentially as it was in the Middle Ages. Stewards are available on the above open days to conduct tours of the hamlet including the barn and church. Visits by groups can be arranged on other dates.

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Opening Times

Open (10/09/2010 - 12/09/2010)
DayTimes
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00

Contact Details

Wanborough
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 2JR

Tel: + 44 (0)1483 444751 - Gld Museum

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Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - By arrangement only
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - By arrangement only

Road Directions

Just off the A31 (Hog's Back) between Farnham and Guildford. Take the Normandy/Wanborough junction and follow signs for Normandy/Wanborough. Turn into Westwood Lane. Wanborough Barns can be found 1/2 mile down on the right hand side.