Dapdune Wharf, Maritime museum in Guildford, England
The Dapdune Wharf museum features exhibits about the River Wey Navigation, including original barges and detailed displays about waterway transportation methods.
Established in 1651, the wharf played a central role in connecting Guildford to London through the River Thames for the transportation of goods.
The museum exhibits demonstrate the vital connection between local communities and the River Wey through artifacts, tools, and traditional boat-building techniques.
The National Trust operates guided tours of the facility, where visitors can explore the original barge Reliance and learn about maritime construction methods.
The site contains one of three remaining Wey barges, allowing visitors to understand the specific construction methods used in this part of Surrey.
Location: Guildford
Inception: 1651
Operator: National Trust
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/river-wey-and-godalming-navigations-and-dapdune-wharf
GPS coordinates: 51.24310,-0.57920
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:01
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