The exterior of Watts Gallery in the summer

Visit Watts Gallery

Visit Watts Gallery

Discover world-class art on your doorstep. Nestled in the Surrey hills, and 10 minutes south of Guildford, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village is an Arts and Crafts gem waiting to be discovered.

Founded in the 1890s, there's so much to enjoy on a visit. Step inside impressive buildings filled with art and created by the artist-founders George and Mary Watts. With an art gallery, historic house, chapel and exhibitions to discover, Watts Gallery is a feast of art, architecture and crafts.

Outside, explore charming wildflower gardens and woodlands. Families can enjoy the Verey Playwood and free trails across the site. There are also regular talks and tours to make the most of your visit.

Today, the founders' ethos of 'art for all by all' remains at the heart of this unique place.

Opening times

Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is open daily all year round.

10am - 5pm
Watts Gallery, Watts Chapel, Watts Contemporary Gallery, Shop and Tea Shop

10am - 4pm
Limnerslease: Artists' home

"Fascinating museum, gallery, house and chapel."

- TripAdvisor review

Don't miss these highlights

Nude sculpture in gallery

Watts Gallery

See impressive paintings and sculptures by 'England's Michelangelo', De Morgan collection, as well as the current exhibition Victorian Virtual Reality.
The door to the Chapel from the inside. There are stone benches around the base circle and the door is open

Watts Chapel

Discover the spectacular Grade-I listed mortuary chapel created by Mary Watts and the local community, and beautiful surrounding cemetery.
A red room featuring an alcove, patterned rug, decorative white ceiling and green sofa

Limnerslease: Artists' Home

Explore where George and Mary Watts lived and worked, and discover more about the people who created this special place.
White vases with colourful patterns on a table with a vase of yellow flowers

Watts Contemporary Gallery

Located in an old pottery, see dynamic contemporary exhibitions that support local, new and emerging craftspeople.
A mother and daughter play on a rope swing in the Verey Playwood

Beautiful Grounds

Wander through woodland, see charming wildflower gardens, take a seat at our woodland auditorium and play in the Verey Playwood.
A slice of cake with white filling between layers and a cup of black coffee

Eat and shop

Tuck into freshly made, seasonal food in the Tea Shop and shop for bespoke gifts, books and homewares in the Shop.

A curated day out

Discover all that Watts Gallery has to offer with these special experience packages available on select days.

From the symbolism of the enchanting Watts Chapel to learning about the importance of the Arts and Crafts movement in Surrey, these packages will deliver a full day out with a souvenir to take home with you.

Just ten minutes outside Guildford, and an hour from London.

A watercolour image of women with her hair tied back

Mary Watts experience

To mark the 175th anniversary of Watts Gallery co-founder Mary Watts, enjoy this package with a tour celebrating Mary Watts, admission to the whole site that Mary founded and a copy of Mary's diary.
The door to the Chapel from the inside. There are stone benches around the base circle and the door is open

Chapel experience

Unlock the enchanting Chapel and the symbols of Mary Watts's Arts and Crafts masterpiece with this special experience package. It includes a Chapel tour with an expert guide, all-day admission to the whole site and a copy of the Chapel guidebook.
A red room featuring a wooden fireplace, mirror and chaise longue

Arts and Crafts experience

Discover the architecture and Arts and Crafts of Watts Gallery with this special experience package that includes an Artists' Village walking tour with an expert guide, all-day admission to the whole site and a copy of An Artists' Village book.

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