Museums & Galleries · Surrey
Send and Ripley History Society Museum
📍 GU23 6AG
Photo: Shazz (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Numerous artefacts and old photographs on permanent display
- Locally-made WWII air-raid shelter outside the building
- Themed exhibitions arranged throughout the year
- Exhibition on the history of Ripley's shops with village QR code trail
- Museum building itself was moved intact from a former bank site
This small museum in Surrey is housed in a former bank building, moved in one piece to its present position near Ripley Village Hall. Inside you'll find numerous artefacts and a selection of old photographs on permanent display, along with a locally-made WWII air-raid shelter outside, plus themed exhibitions arranged throughout the year, including one exploring Ripley's shops with QR codes placed around the village. Volunteer stewards will do their best to help with research queries. It's open Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm, or by appointment. The nearest station is Clandon, 2.4 miles away, with 26 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you're planning a visit nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Saturday mornings, 10am–12pm, or by appointment
- Booking
- School groups and small parties by arrangement
- Best for
- Local history researchers and those interested in local heritage
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Clandon 2.4 miles
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