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You'll be unable to make payments to us from 8pm until 10pm Sunday 2 June. This is for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

History of Guildford House Gallery

Find out more about the history of Guildford House Gallery.

Guildford House

Built in 1660, Guildford House is an important building and currently home to the Borough's Art Collection. The building is also a venue for a variety of temporary exhibitions.

Originally owned by the Childe family. Guildford House was later home to the Martyr family from 1736 to the 1840s. The building was once used as a shop and restaurant and became the venue for a gallery in 1959.

Watch the virtual tour video of Guildford House to find out more.