Dapdune Wharf

About

The river Wey was one of the first rivers in England to be made navigable.  It opened to boats in 1653 and covers approximately 15 miles, from Guildford to Weybridge where the Wey then joins the river Thames.  The Godalming Navigation which is further up river towards Godalming opened in 1764. 

Today Dapdune Wharf is a museum dedicated to telling the story of the Wharf and the Navigation.  The award winning visitor centre tells the story of the river and the people who lived and worked on it.  Visitors can see where the huge barges were built and climb on one of the original barges 'Reliance'.  Through a series of interactive exhibits and displays, visitors can discover the fascinating story of Surrey's secret waterway.

Boat trips are available from Thursday to Monday during the open season and all week in August.  Visitors can discover the navigation for themselves by a trip on one of three electric boats.  The 40 minute trip takes visitors up and down the navigation, while the volunteer skipper provides information about the navigation, people, the industry on the river and the town.  Being electric the boats they are very quiet which also allows you to discover the wildlife along the river.  You can book tickets on the day of your visit.

Throughout the year there are a great number of activities and events particularly in school holidays.

The navigation is also ideal for canoeists and some boat users, for more information on going on the water contact Dapdune Wharf direct for more details.