Catch the Dicing for the Maid’s Money display at #GuildfordMuseum before the objects are removed for this annual ceremony at the Guildhall. Today Guildford Poyle Charities administers this 300-year-old tradition. 👉 Until Thu 1 May 👉 12pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

It’s #NationalGardeningWeek. The Castle Grounds are looking beautiful with spring bulbs. Why not visit #GuildfordCastle and climb to the top of the tower for a bird’s eye view of the gardens. Castle open 🏰 Wed until Sat 🏰 12pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🏰 Admission charge

Guildford’s Friary Brewery, as an affiliated society of @the_rhs, awarded this medal to Mr R.A.F. Winsloe in 1947. It shows two Roman Goddesses, Pomona and Flora, who represent flowers, fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. We hope you’re enjoying #NationalGardeningWeek 2025.

These gardening boots in our collection, worn by artist, gardener and craftswoman, #GertrudeJekyll, are now on loan to the British Library. They can be seen in the exhibition Unearthed! The Power of Gardening which opens today until Sunday 10 August. #NationalGardeningWeek

This week we’re remembering #VEDay 80 years ago. This rudder is from a V-1, or doodlebug, that destroyed St. James’ Church, Abinger Common in 1944. V-1 flying bombs were unmanned aircraft used by Germany. The church wasn’t rebuilt until 1951 due to shortages after the war.

The Guildhall has been a prominent feature of our High Street for hundreds of years. Our Guildhall open days start today. You can find out lots more about the history of this iconic building. Open today, 10am-2pm.

To mark 80 years since #VEDay #GuildfordMuseum has a display looking at how 8 May 1945 wasn’t the end of the war: fighting continued in the Far East, food rationing lasted nine more years and some prisoners of war took three years to return home. 👉 Wed - Sat 👉 12pm - 4.30pm

Today marks 80 years since VE Day, when the Second World War ended in Europe. Edith Gaskell marked the day in her diary with “Marvellous! Breakfast in bed.” Edith lived in Blackheath, Surrey, during the war and opened her doors, as a place of safety, to four young evacuees.

Continuing our commemoration of #VEDay we’re featuring this householders’ first aid kit. It contains several bandages with instructions on how to deal with broken bones. There are also some smelling salts, information on how to deal with bleeding and a gas attack.

The public open days of our Guildhall continue on Tuesday. Come along tomorrow and you’ll be able to take a look at the splendour of the Guildhall. Our incredibly knowledgeable guides will also be on hand to tell you more about its history. 👉 Tuesday 13 May 👉10am until 2pm

Come along to #GuildfordHouseGallery and try our How to Draw a Portrait activity. Leave your artwork with us to put on display and show off your talents. Or you can take your picture home with you. 🎨 Guildford House Gallery 🎨 Tue to Sat 🎨 10am till 4.30pm

The Great Barn of Wanborough is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey. Owned by Guildford Borough Council it’s opened every year to the public by a team of volunteers. 👉 Sun 18 May 👉 2pm to 5pm 👉 Free entry 👉 Dogs welcome wanboroughgreatbarn.co.uk

English Delftware tiles were a popular form of decoration for grand mansion houses. The tiles from Whitmores date from the 17th century and were used in the fireplace surrounds. This tile with a snail in the centre is one of many country creatures to be used as inspiration.

Join us at #GuildfordMuseum in Half Term for our Playtime! exhibition. On Wednesday 28 May we have Moving Pictures Family Fun session 12.30pm till 2.30pm where you can make your own thaumatrope. 🪀 Guildford Museum 🪀 Wednesday to Saturday 🪀 12pm – 4.30pm

Are you planning for #HalfTerm next week? Visit the Playtime! exhibition at #GuildfordMuseum. There’s lots of hands-on toys and games to keep children entertained, whilst parents and grandparents will find toys from their own childhood. 🪀 Wed - Sat 🪀 12pm - 4.30pm 🪀 Free

Our Guildhall open days continue tomorrow. With our friendly and knowledgeable stewards on hand to share lots of interesting historic facts, we’re sure you’ll find a visit to our Guildhall memorable. 👉 Tuesday 20 May 👉10am until 2pm

Lucy Pass: Invisible Things opens in July and includes a striking selection of artworks! Lucy won the Guildford House Open 2024. The 2025 competition is now open. If you’re an artist and want to know more, visit guildfordhouseopen.com. 📷 Lucy Pass: Everything I’m Not

At our next Coffee Time Talk John Squier talks about the Red Rover Stagecoach which travelled from London to Southampton in the 1800s. But why had people seen it on the road in the 1950s? Prebook [email protected] Thu 5 June 10.30am coffee, 11am talk Guildhall

Guildford’s Lido holds many fond memories for local people. In 2022 the lido was refurbished for its 90th birthday, and one of the old blue changing room doors was donated to the museum. We’re proud to be able to preserve this piece of history from such a well-loved attraction!

Playtime Fun! Moving Pictures Before films and video games, there were optical toys. Come along to #GuildfordMuseum to make your own thaumatrope, and get to play with a zoetrope, old optical toy, too. Drop-in, suitable for ages 5+. 🖼 Wed 28 May 🖼 12.30pm - 2.30pm 🖼 Free