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Dapdune Wharf
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Photo: HARTLEPOOLMARINA2014 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Climb aboard the surviving Wey barge 'Reliance'
- See where the huge Wey barges were built
- Take an electric boat trip from the Wharf
- Browse second-hand books at the riverside Bookshed
- Walk the towpath along the historic waterway
Dapdune Wharf is a National Trust visitor centre in Guildford telling the story of the River Wey and Godalming Navigations and the people who worked on them. You can see where the huge Wey barges were built and climb aboard 'Reliance', one of three surviving barges, before taking an electric boat trip along the river or wandering the towpath. There's a tea room, a second-hand bookshop called the Bookshed, and a play area for families, with well-behaved dogs welcome on leads. It suits families, walkers and history enthusiasts alike. Guildford station is just 0.4 miles away, and with 25 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's an easy addition to a short stay in the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Dapdune Wharf open 11:00–17:00
- Parking
- Car park via JustPark app, free for members
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs on leads allowed at the Wharf and in buildings
- Accessibility
- Blue Badge parking, accessible toilets, towpath partly accessible
- Booking
- Boat trips can be booked in advance online
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Pet Friendly
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Dapdune Wharf into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Guildford 0.4 miles
- London Road (Guildford) 0.6 miles
- Shalford 2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page