Wanborough Barn

The Great Barn at Wanborough lies just to the north of the Hog's Back. It is one of the largest and most important medieval barns in south east England. It was built in 1388 by the Cisterian monks of Waverley Abbey, five miles away, as part of a 'grange' - a farm which supplied the abbey itself.

Waverley Abbey was closed down by King Henry VIII in 1536 but the barn has remained essentially as it was in the Middle Ages.

Displays in the Great Barn mainly cover aspects of local history, including Wanborough's role in training SOE (Special Operations Executive) agents for France during World War II.

Packed with local and historical displays and information, Wanborough Great Barn is open to the public on selected Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

Stewards are available to conduct FREE tours of this tiny hamlet community including the barn and church. Visits by groups can be arranged on other dates.

Opening times - 2012 (open 2pm - 5pm):

Saturday 14 April - Open Day

Saturday 19 May - Open Day

Saturday 9 June - Open Day

Sunday 24 June  - Open Day with teas

Saturday 7 July - Open Day

Sunday 22 July - Open Day with teas

Saturday 18 August - Open Day

Heritage open weekend

Fri/Sat/Sun 7,8,9 Sept, 10-5pm daily

Admission: Free

The barn is also available to book for private functions or group visits. Please contact Guildford Museum for further information.

How to find us

Wanborough Barn is located just off the A31 between Farnham and Guildford. Take the junction signposted Normandy and take the first right onto Westwood Lane. Follow the road round a sharp right hand bend. As you approach the next left-hand bend you will see a small lane on your right. Take this right and you will see Wanborough Barn ahead of you. There is adequate parking available behind the Great Barn.