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Family friendlyDog friendly
Dapdune Wharf
A waterside National Trust site in Guildford with river history, boat trips and an easy family-friendly setting.
Family friendlyDog friendlyGood for groupsIndoor & outdoor
Visit website ↗Why we like it
“It feels calm, local and pleasantly unfussy, which makes it a great change of pace.”
Highlights
- National Trust riverside site
- Boat trips in season
- River Wey history
- Family activities
- Tearoom and waterside walks
About
Dapdune Wharf is one of Guildford's better under-the-radar attractions, especially if you like waterside places with a bit of history. As a National Trust site on the River Wey Navigations, it blends heritage, gentle outdoor time and family activities more successfully than you might expect from first glance.\n\nBoat trips are the obvious draw when they are running, but the site also works for a slower visit built around riverside walking, tearoom time and a look at Guildford's transport history.\n\nIf you want something a little different from the usual castle-and-cathedral route, this is a good option.
Best for
FamiliesGentle days outWaterside walks
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