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Puffing-a-Wey

Come and soak up the atmosphere as the Steam Boat Association of Great Britain shows off their magnificent steam powered craft.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Steam powered launches and boats are expected to be at and around the wharf in central Guildford on Saturday 11 July providing a colourful spectacle on the River Wey Navigation. Visiting from across Britain as guests of the Trust, the steam boats are owned by members of the Steamboat Association of Great Britain.

A free session will be held at 2pm led by the Steam Boat Association on ‘Some more slightly horrible history of steamboats'.

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Upcoming events

Half Day Boat Trips 

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at 11:00 to 13:30+ 1 other date or time

Wharf Weenies 

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at 10:30 to 11:30+ 1 other date or time

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at 10:30 to 14:30

North Downs guided walk 

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15 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30