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Visit Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village car-free
Buses run every hour from Guildford, Godalming and Farnham, stopping right outside Watts Gallery. There are frequent trains direct from London and many other towns to Guildford, also to Godalming and Farnham.
Enjoy 20% off entry when you arrive car-free with a valid train or bus ticket, bike or bike helmet.
2for1 entry when you visit by train and show a valid rail ticket and completed voucher.
Watts Gallery is on National Route 22, which can be picked up from Farnham (8 miles from Watts Gallery), Guildford (3 miles) or Dorking (19 miles). The Gallery has a number of secure bike racks around the site. You can hire a Brompton bike from Guildford Station. Plan your cycle route here.
Watts Gallery is on the North Downs Way National Trail. There’s also a looped walk from the Gallery to nearby Loseley Park (about 1 mile).
There’s a taxi rank at Guildford Station. Or you can book with Guildford Radio Taxis 01483 888666 or A3 Cars 01483 606060. For taxis from Godalming call Speedwell Taxis 01483 423333.
A group of 3 or more can save 34% on train travel with GroupSave.
You can save money on Stagecoach buses to Watts Gallery with a Guildford and Godalming DayRider or a Gold Dayrider (Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Brighton). More details here.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Watts Gallery.
Getting to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village car-free
Here's our recommended route to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Stagecoach bus 46 runs regularly, except Sundays, from Guildford (Friary Bus Station, Stop 5) to Compton, Watts Gallery. The journey takes about 10 minutes, and the bus stops right outside.
Bus 46 also runs from Farnham (about 50 minutes) and Godalming (about 15 minutes).
Our journey planner will show you bus times and connections from other towns.
By train via Guildford
There are frequent trains to Guildford from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Weybridge and Woking, from Leatherhead, also from Reading, Wokingham, Gatwick Airport, Redhill and Reigate.
It is about a 10-minute walk from the station to Friary Bus Station. Our journey planner will show you the route.
Catch bus 46 to Watts Gallery. Buses run regularly (except Sundays) and the journey takes about 10 minutes. Buses stop right outside the Gallery.
By train via Godalming
There are frequent trains to Godalming from Portsmouth, Petersfield and Haslemere.
It’s just about a 5-minute walk from the station to the bus stop on Station Road. Our journey planner will show your the route.
Catch bus 46 to Watts Gallery. Buses run regularly (except Sundays) and the journey takes about 15 minutes. Buses stop right outside the Gallery.
By train via Farnham
About Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is a vibrant cultural hub in the Surrey countryside. Founded by artists George Frederic and Mary Seton Watts, visitors will encounter art in new, engaging ways.
See Victorian art in the Historic Galleries with regular changing exhibitions and discover the Grade I listed Watts Cemetery Chapel, with unique decorative features.
Explore Limnerslease, the home and studios of Mary and George and the 18 acres of woodland and immaculately kept gardens.
Browse and buy gifts and souvenirs in the Shop and wander up to the free Contemporary Gallery to see the latest exhibition, with artworks for sale. You can also enjoy a takeaway or table service at the Tea Shop, it’s an idyllic location to eat and catch up with friends.
Families can enjoy the Verey Woodland Playground, trails and craft activities throughout the year.
For any queries about visiting contact Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village on 01483 810235 or info@wattsgallery.org.uk
Address: Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ. Visit Website