We received accreditation from the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service in recognition of the services offered to our visitors for the first time in 2006 and this has now been awarded for the second year.  The VAQAS Inspector described Guildford House as "a very good gallery with exceptionally good exhibitions in a well preserved building". 

Visitor comments:

"Local art, architecture, craft and history is presented to Guildford so admirably by the staff of Guildford House - to miss an 'event' is the only disappointment" - AET (Guildford)

"With interesting exhibitions, beautiful peaceful surroundings, pleasant informed staff and good food, all at Guildford, what more can one ask?" - MET (Guildford)

Commenting on the opening day of the Shakespeare Exhibition, one visitor wrote: 
"What a lovely day!  You wouldn't find this anywhere else but in Guildford". RC

Local exhibitions showing art from our own collection are always extremely popular with local residents.  The Memories of Guildford Exhibition in April/May 2006 prompted the following comments:-

"I am so glad I came"

"Thank you for a very interesting visit.  The children found it fascinating."

"After a lecture in the Brew House I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the pictures at close quarters."

"The most enjoyable half hour I have spent in a long time."