28/09/2023
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We continue to travel the south of England on our floating home, down the River Wey. This time we make it to Guildford, an English town with fields, a bustli...
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River Wey Navigations is a 20 mile mix of river and canal, created in 1650 to serve the agricultural and industrial are of west Surrey and provide an easy means of transporting goods to the London markets. It remained a commercially viable transport system until the 1960s when it was donated to the Trust. There is a visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf, open Thursday to Monday and a full events program
me. Shalford Mill a wonderful hidden gem, in the quiet backwater of Shalford sitting across the Tillingbourne stream. The building has remained almost unaltered since ceasing operations in 1914. Although the water wheel no longer functions, you can trace the journey of grain around the mill until it was bagged up and carted off to the bakers. There are regular guided tours of this well preserved early 18th century water mill as well as many fun events for children.
17/09/2023
What a day! So many thanks - to all our visitors, to all the boaters, to everyone who danced and played music, to the stallholders, to our sponsors, to all our volunteers and staff - just thanks. Best ever festival!
15/09/2023
And...phew...as you were - full steam ahead for the festival tomorrow🥰
14/09/2023
Dapdune Wharf's Book Shed will be brimming with super second hand books at the River Festival on Saturday. In addition, we'll have a special collection of rare, collectable and first edition books on sale in a pop-up bookshop at the Gunpowder Store. For bookworms there really is something for everyone. Our wonderful book volunteers will be in both shops daytime and evening to help you find a little bedtime reading to take home after the illuminated pageant!
14/09/2023
Final post on Papercourt Lock!
The finger crossing worked - the maintenance team have completed the repairs to the lock and it is fully open and operational.
If you are planning on coming to the Wey River Festival this weekend there are currently no restrictions, so have a safe journey and see you at the Dapdune Wharf.
(The repairs to the lock in 1907 probably took considerably longer...)
13/09/2023
Following on from yesterday's update for the emergency repairs at Papercourt Lock, the team have been working hard and are hopeful that the work will be completed and the Navigation opened by Friday. These jobs are never straightforward and so although we are feeling optimistic, there is still a chance that the job will encounter delays. We will therefore send another update tomorrow as the work progresses.
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12/09/2023
Following the incident on Sunday 10th Sept where the cill on the lower gates at Papercourt Lock was broken, our maintenance team have been working hard to assess the damage. We are hoping that by the end of today, the lower planks will be in and ashed up and the lock chamber will have been emptied so that we can gauge the expected length of repair. With the Wey River Festival coming up this weekend we are doing everything that we can to get this job finished as quickly as possible and have the Navigation opened up again. We will send out further updates as soon as we have more information.
10/09/2023
Over this summer Woking Photographic Society held their annual exhibition at Dapdune Wharf and over 2,500 of you voted for the public's favourite photo. The results are now in and the top three are ...
1st place - King on a Mission by Thinesh Thirugnanasampanthar
2nd place - Triggs Lock by Emma Rolland
3rd place - Roe deer fawns by Mike Tibbotts
Congratulations to Thinesh who will be awarded the John Bloss memorial trophy and to all the photographers who were featured in the exhibition.
01/09/2023
From today you can pick up a National Trust Pooch Passport from Dapdune Wharf. Tilley couldn't wait to get her paws on one! When you've got six stamps from different participating places in the south east region, we'll give you a pack of Forthglade treats for your dog.
The Pooch Passport is valid until 29 February. For T&Cs and a list of participating places please click https://bit.ly/44AVvQE
29/08/2023
Guess what's coming back?
Saturday, 16 September from 11am at Dapdune Wharf we'll have all the fun of the fair, with stalls, street food, music, children's activities on Adventure Island and, of course, the wonderful illuminated pageant at dusk. Free entry to Dapdune Wharf in Guildford, but use local car parks, no parking at the Wharf. We're looking forward to seeing you!
28/08/2023
Why not spoil yourself with a cream tea totter along the towpath? It's a group walk to Bowers Lock, where you meet the electric boat which will take you back to Dapdune after a cream tea on the lockside. Booking details here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/river-wey-and-godalming-navigations-and-dapdune-wharf/events/a32389d5-0c80-4564-bdc6-881b1bdb79ca
27/08/2023
26/08/2023
With a final weekend of sports, our Summer of Play is almost over but don't despair as our last 2 days are packed with fun! There will be plant printing & sculptural collage workshops with Noelle Genevier and photography fun with Sam Ivin - 30th rent a polaroid camera to capture images around the Wharf & win a prize, 31st 1.5hr polaroid workshop - booking essential, £16, 5% discount with code DAPDUNEWHARF23 - where you can learn more about these cameras, create portraits, take a walk around our beautiful site with a twist & take home your favourite print at the end! More details at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/river-wey-and-godalming-navigations-and-dapdune-wharf/summer-of-play-at-dapdune-wharf
23/08/2023
Join SOLD for some bushcraft fun at Dapdune Wharf on the 24th!
Come along and try a woodland activity as part of Dapdune Wharf National Trust Summer of Play in Guildford on Thursday 24th August.
Each session lasts for 50 mins and the cost is £5 per participant.
These activities are provided and led by our trained instructors.
For full details and booking- Link in Bio 👆
https://bit.ly/3qDQcCg
22/08/2023
We’re looking forward to our annual free Wey River Festival on Saturday 16 September. There will be children’s activities, food and artisan stalls, music and craft demonstrations with the highlight being a twilight illuminated pageant along the river. Currently we have a few spaces left for stalls for local craft makers. If you are interested in selling your handmade local products at our popular festival please contact us on [email protected] for more information.
21/08/2023
There are a few more days left to come along a see the Annual Exhibition at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford. It is open daily until Saturday 26 August between 11am - 5pm. Over 2,000 votes have already been cast for the public's favourite image and the eventual winner will be awarded the John Bloss trophy. Entry is free but a parking charge applies to non National Trust members.
20/08/2023
Looking to release your dramatic flair before 'back to school' kicks in? 🎭
LIMITED SPACES remain for our final
🌟 DAPDUNE DRAMA DAY 🌟
Over at the picturesque Dapdune Wharf!
Weds 23 August
11am-1pm: Ages 6-10
2pm-4pm: Ages 11-15
SECURE YOUR SPOT 🤸
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20/08/2023
On Wednesday 23 August you can join us for the Eashing Bridges Circular guided walk. Our volunteers will guide you from Godalming Wharf to Eashing where there will be a refreshment break. The walk starts at 10.30am and is 5 miles. For full details and to book your free tickets please visit our website at http://bit.ly/3YE4FL7
16/08/2023
Alongside our favourite Summer of Play sports at Dapdune on Friday (18th), places are still available for Canoe and Paddle Boarding taster sessions, provided by Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development. Visit https://bit.ly/3qoepw4 to book. First come first served on the day if spaces remain. Find out about Summer of Play, all week at the Wharf in August here https://bit.ly/3rRmdag
15/08/2023
An extra Family Class with ARTventurers for 6mths - 7yrs has been added on Tuesday 22nd, book now to avoid disappointment!
I'm having a little break from classes this week, but our Summer Holiday classes continue next week where we will be going on a bear hunt! 🐻
There are still a few spaces in a couple of the baby classes and due to demand I have added an EXTRA FAMILY CLASS on Tuesday afternoon at Dapdune Wharf!
Go to the website to book on https://www.artventurers.co.uk/farnham/book-a-class/ or get in touch if you'd like some more information [email protected] 🎨🎨🎨
13/08/2023
The fabulous and vibrant Guildford Shakespeare Company will be conjuring up a storm at Dapdune Wharf on the 23rd August! Immerse yourselves in the whirlwind island setting of The Tempest in these final drama workshops! Book now to avoid disappointment.
12/08/2023
As summer warms up later this week, take to the water at Dapdune Wharf on Friday (18th) for Canoe and Paddle Boarding taster sessions, provided by Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development. Visit https://bit.ly/3qoepw4 to book a perfect introduction to water activities for families and children 6 years up. Spaces are available, £7.50 each for a 50 minute session. Before or after your adventure on the Wey, have a go at Dapdune Wharf's many other sports too! Find out about Summer of Play, all week at the Wharf in August here https://bit.ly/3rRmdag
09/08/2023
We always love having you. Beth and Tom were fabulous and the end performance was full of Prologue magic!
07/08/2023
On Saturday 19 August the Astolat Model Railway Circle are holding an Open Day at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford. Come along between 11am - 5pm to see their layouts, talk to the modellers and bring along your OO or N gauge locos to run. Entry is free but a parking charge applies to non National Trust members. If you can't wait til then for your fix of trains then why not browse the Transport section of our second hand bookshop which has plenty on offer and is open daily during August.
07/08/2023
We are delighted to be welcoming locally renowned Guildford Shakespeare Company for some exciting workshops this Wednesday, book now to avoid disappointment!
07/08/2023
Our next exciting workshop this week for 6-10 year olds is t-shirt decorating!!
I will be at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford at 1.30pm - 2.30pm where you can come along and join us for lots of colourful, creative fun! Your child can create a lovely t-shirt to take away with them whilst you can enjoy a hot drink from the cafe!
Book your place at https://www.artventurers.co.uk/farnham/book-a-class/ or if you have any questions contact me at [email protected]
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06/08/2023
Come along and try a water activity as part of Dapdune Wharf's Summer of Play on Friday 18th and 25th August. These activities are provided and led by trained instructors, working for Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development and are a great opportunity to get active on the water with expert guidance. Each session lasts for 50 mins and the cost is £7.50. For full details and booking visit https://bit.ly/3qoepw4 and find out more about Summer of Play here https://bit.ly/3rRmdag
05/08/2023
03/08/2023
Dapdune Wharf's Summer of Play takes a sporty turn from Friday to Monday, every week in August! Starting tomorrow (4th) there are free, turn up and play activities for all ages. Just visit the sports village on the island, pick up a Play Passport and have a go at as many sports, games and challenges as you've got the stamina for. Collect your bronze badge when you finish, then pop along twice more in August wearing your badge and collect a silver and a gold badge too! The fun starts at 11am.
31/07/2023
Working with Prologue’s fabulous directors, devise your own characters, explore different theatre techniques and perform your play to friends and family at the end of the day.
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR OUR PLAY IN A DAY! ☀🎭
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30/07/2023
Summer of Play has landed at Dapdune Wharf! Visit the website https://bit.ly/3rRmdag and see what's on every day in August. Play sports, go pond dipping, try a craft or painting workshop or sign up for watersports taster session. There's something for everyone and all ages. Sports are free, Fri to Mon and all weekend. Creative and nature play on Tue-Thu is a mix of drop-in and book ahead. For full details, see the website. Dapdune Wharf is open 11am-5pm.
29/07/2023
On Wed 2 August, adults can soak up Dapdune Wharf's natural surroundings in a choice of two calming Forest Bathing sessions with Harmony In Nature. 11.30am-12.30pm, £15. To book click http://bitly.ws/PwmX 2-4pm, £25. To book click https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/676778050367
On Thu 3 August, join Gina Mcadam and have a go at making your own paintbrushes using found and natural objects then use these to explore mark making with homemade inks and paints. Suitable for 7-11 years. £12 per child. To book click http://bitly.ws/Pwni
Join our therapeutic nature connection Forest Bathing taster session at Dapdune Wharf NT, Guildford, Surrey. Walking distance from town.
27/07/2023
🎨🌟🌟Calling all creative 6-10 year olds!!🌟🌟🎨
I am extremely excited to be working with the National Trust at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford over the next few weeks and running these wonderful creative workshops!
If you have a little artist aged 6-10 years and are looking for things to keep them busy in the holidays then do get in touch!
We will be making graffiti name canvases, decorating t-shirts and bringing lots of glitter and sparkle when we decorate keepsake boxes, door hangers and making key chains.
You can book your space at https://www.artventurers.co.uk/farnham/book-a-class/
Do contact for a sibling discount code 🎨🎨🎨
26/07/2023
Starting this Sunday 30 July the Woking Photographic Society will be displaying their annual exhibition in the Barge Shed at Dapdune Wharf. You can view their lovely photos 11am - 5pm daily between 30 July - 26 August (excluding Sat 19 August). Visitors can vote on site for their favourite image to decide the winner of the John Bloss Memorial Trophy. Entry is free but a parking charge applies to non National Trust members.
24/07/2023
We have two fantastic opportunities to join our River Wey Navigations team with the Lengthsperson (River Ranger) role and also the Mobile River Warden role. Both are permanent and full time. Accommodation is provided with the Lengthsperson role. For full details and to apply please visit https://www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and search for IRC142102 (Lengthsperson) or IRC142106 (Mobile River Warden). Closing date for both roles is 6 August 2023
23/07/2023
Over the summer holidays Dapdune Wharf in Guildford is open daily from 11am - 5pm. Our tea room, bookshop and boat trips are also available every day. Boat trips can be booked via our website which is where you can find out more about our Summer of Play activities taking place during August. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/riverwey
22/07/2023
Intrepid campers at Dapdune Wharf's Big Camp in the relentless rain today - respect!
17/07/2023
We're really excited to let you know what's on at Dapdune Wharf this summer holidays. Our super Summer of Play by the River Wey features your favourite sports including archery and mini golf on four days of the week, alongside a brilliant program of creative and performance workshops every midweek! The activities kick off Tuesday 1st, and run for every day in August, check the website http://bit.ly/3DhIWP7 for more!
07/06/2023
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The swans hadn't nested at Dapdune this year so it was a pleasant surprise when this family of six suddenly turned up. The nest may have been out on the floodplain somewhere.
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What is the current state of play with Shalford Mill? Is there a schedule of conservation work leading to it being re-opened to the public?
As the year draws to a close, we want to share with you some of our Sport in Mind highlights over the coming days, of which, thanks to you all, there have been many!
One of the biggest things for us this year has been the vast expansion of our services. We now run over 100 weekly sessions, over more counties than ever before. We have expanded in to London, and thanks to some incredible new partnerships, our expansion will continue futher across the country in 2023 🙌
Vitally for us we have been able to expand WHO we support- Sport in Mind now offer sessions and services to support those people suffering with their mental health, whatever life stage they are at, when they need it most 💙
Thank you for all of your support this year, we can't wait to see what 2023 brings! 👀
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Enjoy Christmas at your local National Trust properties in Surrey! Soak up the atmosphere of a traditional country house Christmas at Hatchlands Park National Trust and spot hidden musical animals in the parkland. At Polesden Lacey - National Trust , peek inside the hidden snowy inner courtyard and find a golden partridge in a pear tree as you admire the 12 Days of Christmas theme in the sumptuous house.
Enjoy outdoor trails at Claremont Landscape Garden NT and Polesden Lacey too, whilst at Winkworth Arboretum NT, book ahead to relive the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book The Snowman and search for twelve decorated snowman sculptures along the wintry woodland family trail. Visit the cosy tearoom and bookshop at NT River Wey Navigations and Shalford Mill , enjoy free craft activities and spot winter wildlife on Dapdune Island. Visit their pages for more info and to get dates! (Image: copyright Snowman Ent 2022)
Enjoy outdoor trails at Claremont Landscape Garden NT and Polesden Lacey too, whilst at Winkworth Arboretum NT, book ahead to relive the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book The Snowman and search for twelve decorated snowman sculptures along the wintry woodland family trail. Visit the cosy tearoom and bookshop at NT River Wey Navigations and Shalford Mill , enjoy free craft activities and spot winter wildlife on Dapdune Island. Visit their pages for more info and to get dates! (Image: copyright Snowman Ent 2022)
Earlier this year, Maidenhead National Trust Association visited NT River Wey Navigations and Shalford Mill near Guildford, Surrey and had an enjoyable trip in an electric boat. OK, we didn't actually visit the mill but it was interesting and the boat was so quiet. Photo (c) J Twydle
🎃🎃There is lots going on at the local National Trust properties this half term. Find out more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey
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We are now using boats from Farncombe Boat House for our courses. They have a great selection of holiday boats and Days boats available to rent. Friendly team and still on the beautiful NT River Wey Navigations
Really pleased to be back doing Royal Yachting Association Inland Waterways Helmsman course today on the NT River Wey Navigations. We had 3 volunteers from Accessible Boating who will be back tomorrow to complete the course.
We have 1 space left for our course on the 22/23rd October. Message us for details.
We have 1 space left for our course on the 22/23rd October. Message us for details.
Maidenhead National Trust Association recently visited NT River Wey Navigations and Shalford Mill near Guildford, Surrey. The associated buildings has interesting contents including a display of knots. (c) J Twydle
Can u tell me when u are going to restock all the fish that were lost due to your Weir collapse in Guildford ?
Can anyone on here help please. I am bringing my Sheerline 950 cruiser up the Wey this summer to Guildford - is there anywhere a list / map of bridges with bridge heights? I have 7.0 foot air draft with windscreen down and would like to get my windscreen down in good time for each low bridge!
It's World Book Day today and to keep the celebrations going, our friends at NT River Wey Navigations and Shalford Mill are holding a special family book event this weekend at Dapdune Wharf. Do pop along if you can - there'll be lots of free activities and it will be a chance for the little ones to wear their World Book Day outfit again!
How can we find out if there's been a sewage leak or dump (excuse the pun) please?
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‘Rain threatening, Triggs Lock’. Nice to be back painting on the Wey, lots of atmosphere on an overcast day which eventually turned to rain..
Today, a little late and somewhat unplanned, I joined the team of folk helping clear out the invasive floating pennywort from a section of the River Wey below Papercourt Lock. Whilst hard work, it was also good fun, and great to see folk from all types of river users working so well together. Despite a big turn out, maybe 40+ folk, we could only clear part of the intended section, so more such events will probably be needed to clear the rest.
Volunteers were coordinated by British Canoeing and the Angling Trust, as well as support from the National Trust and a representative of the EA. A real team effort.
Floating Pennywort is a rapidly growing raft-type plant that can quickly block waterways, and spread from the smallest escaped fragments. As such, as water users, we should be vigilant in checking & cleaning our craft and equipment after use.
As a regular River Wey user, I'd be happy to coordinate sightings of Pennywort on the Navigation and especially the backwaters, and report them back to the team. At the moment, the sections between Papercourt and Walsham weir are bad, with more downstream around Byfleet and up the Basingstoke Canal. If folk find it on the backwaters (Triggs Loop, Bowers Loop, Gresham Loop etc) it would be useful to know. I have plotted some patches up the Broadmead Cut and have arranged to share with Ben at BC.
Some photos of the day attached. Anyone is welcome to share these if it helps promote such clearances and educate folk on invasive species.
Good job everyone!
Volunteers were coordinated by British Canoeing and the Angling Trust, as well as support from the National Trust and a representative of the EA. A real team effort.
Floating Pennywort is a rapidly growing raft-type plant that can quickly block waterways, and spread from the smallest escaped fragments. As such, as water users, we should be vigilant in checking & cleaning our craft and equipment after use.
As a regular River Wey user, I'd be happy to coordinate sightings of Pennywort on the Navigation and especially the backwaters, and report them back to the team. At the moment, the sections between Papercourt and Walsham weir are bad, with more downstream around Byfleet and up the Basingstoke Canal. If folk find it on the backwaters (Triggs Loop, Bowers Loop, Gresham Loop etc) it would be useful to know. I have plotted some patches up the Broadmead Cut and have arranged to share with Ben at BC.
Some photos of the day attached. Anyone is welcome to share these if it helps promote such clearances and educate folk on invasive species.
Good job everyone!
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