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Family-friendly things to do at River Wey Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

Girls playing outdoor giant jenga during the Wey River Festival at River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf, Surrey
Family fun at Dapdune Wharf | © National Trust Images/Derek Croucher

We have family games and events going on from March to November and there's always the chance to run around on the island and let off steam. Borrow a Wey Explorer backpack from Visitor Reception and see if you can identify the wildlife making a home at the Wharf. Browse the bookshop for a huge selection of books and then flick through them over a nice cup of something in the tea room.

Winter opening at Dapdune Wharf

Please note that the tea room and second-hand bookshop only are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14 November until 20 March, 11am - 4pm. The Wharf re-opens on Sat 21 March.

Planning your family visit

This is the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf: 

  • Baby-changing facilities 
  • Pushchair friendly
  • A programme of family events 
  • Children’s highchairs the tea-room 
  • Picnics are welcome
  • A ping-pong parlour and children's board games
  • Children's play area in the tea-room garden

Family Christmas workshops

Enjoy a creative Christmas this weekend at Dapdune Wharf on Sat 6 and Sun 7 December. Join us to make a pompom snwoman or festive friendship bracelet, or book your place on a fun family wreath-making workshop.

Table in tearoom at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford with coffee and books and holly
Christmas tearoom at Dapdune Wharf | © National Trust/Derek Croucher

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River Wey Navigations boat trips 

Experience the River Wey Navigations on a boat trip, or enjoy a leisurely walk along the towpath, looking out for wildlife along the water’s edge.

Visitors enjoying a boat trip on the Dapdune Belle boat at River Wey

River Wey information for portable craft 

Paddling along the River Wey Navigations is a great way to explore this historic waterway. Find information for paddlers and licences here.

Four kayakers paddle along the River Wey at River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf, Surrey

Eating and shopping at River Wey 

Enjoy a range of refreshments at the tea room or browse the second-hand bookshop at Dapdune to discover your next favourite read.

Scones with jam on a plate

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