Family running in front of Watts Gallery building on the lawn

Visit Watts Gallery

Visit Watts Gallery

Discover a place of making 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.

Get creative

Try you hand with regular workshops and drop in sessions.

Family-friendly

A family walk up the slope into the Verey Playwood

A place to inspire

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

"Great family day out."

- TripAdvisor review

Don't miss these highlights

A family reads on the floor in the Historic Gallery

Fun ways to explore

As well as finding interactive touch points, book baskets and friendly staff and volunteers, there are several trails and resources to make the most of your visit.
A mother and daughter play on a rope swing in the Verey Playwood

It's playtime!

Have an adventure in the Verey Playwood, see pretty wildflowers, and have a picnic in our woodland auditorium.
A slice of cake with white filling between layers and a cup of black coffee

Eat and shop

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

Watts Gallery

See impressive paintings and sculptures by 'England's Michelangelo', De Morgan collection, as well as the current exhibition Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825 - 1895.
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.

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