The Lightbox

The Lightbox

The Lightbox - Art turned on, history lit up.

The Lightbox is an exciting new gallery and museum for the south east. Designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye, the stunning building will be home to ‘Woking’s Story’, a permanent museum of Woking’s history and 2 temporary galleries showing a changing programme of exhibitions.

The Lightbox also has a waterside garden, with stunning views along the Basingstoke canal, a cafe and a gift shop, featuring unusual and locally crafted products.

Opening on 15 September 2007, The Lightbox’s first exhibition will be ‘Animated Adventures’, a behind the scenes look at Aardman Studios, the company founded by former Woking Grammar students David Lord and Peter Sproxton. The exhibition features fantastic original sets from the Oscar winning film ‘Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit’, plus exclusive material from the new CBBC series ‘Shaun the Sheep’.

Visitors who come on an animated adventure at The Lightbox will be able to have a go at creating their own mini movie, adding sound effects and making their own plasticine models to take home with them. Alongside the exhibition there will be a fun-packed programme of events from family workshops to celebrity lectures, guaranteed to get everyone animated! Small charge payable.

Opening Times

01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
Bank Holiday10:0017:00

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult ticketFree
Child ticketFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

M25 jct 11 and follow A320 to Woking town centre

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Woking. Follow signs for town centre and The Lightbox.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Children & Infants

  • Babes in Arms
  • Baby changing
  • Children’s packs
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Highchair(s) available

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)
  • Railway station within 5 miles
  • Railway station within walking distance
  • Secure cycle parking

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Full liquor licence
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Refreshments Available
  • Vegetarians catered for

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1-2 hours
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Groups welcome
  • Meeting rooms
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Team / Corporate Activities
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

The Lightbox

Chobham Road
WOKING
Surrey
GU21 4AA

Telephone: +44 01483 737800

Fax: +44 01483 725501