Museums · South East England
The Great Barn of Wanborough
In or near Farncombe.
The Great Barn of Wanborough — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wanborough · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Great Barn of Wanborough is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Great Barn of Wanborough is the oldest wooden building in Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire, constructed by Cistercian monks 630 years ago. It serves as a venue for various events, including open days and weddings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Barn of Wanborough is a museum located in South-East England, postcode GU3. This historic barn is notable for its impressive timber construction and serves as a representation of traditional agricultural architecture in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2316, -0.6633
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Wanborough
- Postcode
- GU3 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Wanborough — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.wanboroughgreatbarn.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1588569542 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great Barn of Wanborough?
- The Great Barn of Wanborough is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU3 2JR), in the parish of Wanborough.
- What is The Great Barn of Wanborough?
- The Great Barn of Wanborough — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Great Barn of Wanborough?
- The nearest railway station is Wanborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU3 2JR.
- Is The Great Barn of Wanborough a protected site?
- Yes — The Great Barn of Wanborough is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Great Barn of Wanborough?
- The nearest railway station is Wanborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU3 2JR.