River Wey, Godalming Navigations, Dapdune Wharf

The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653. This 15½ mile waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames, and then to London.

The Godalming Navigation, opened in 1764, enabled barges to work a further 4 miles upriver.

The award-winning visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford tells the story of the Navigations and the people who lived and worked on them, through interactive exhibitions.

Visitors can see where the huge Wey barges were built and climb aboard Reliance, one of the last surviving barges. Boat trips are available.