Address: Down Ln, Guildford, GU3 1DQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +441483810235
Rating: 4.6
based on 180 reviews.
Gallery and Exhibitions
Pros:
"A wonderful community of artists and supporters in this accessible yet hidden part of Surrey."
"Watts has a varied style and very interesting in his way."
"Absolutely stunning--for the F.W. Watts paintings and sculptures, of course, but also for the gallery devoted to the underrated Evelyn de Morgan's paintings."
"An inspiring gallery, studio and home of a successful Victorian painter who lived a long life and left us his treasures."
"This gallery is a true delight to visit and offers a unique experience."
"The gallery has some paints works and sculptures, but the couple's artist inspiration still live in the gardens and in the small Chapel nearby."
"The main gallery (pay to enter) shows paintings and sculptures of Watts and his contemporaries."
Cons:
"Only gave 4 stars as had printed off what we thought was our ticket but a bossy Gent at the gallery told us we had to go to the shop to swap our printed at home ticket for a real ticket."
"Apart from the Tennyson sculpture and a few portraits, George Frederick Watts' contributions to the gallery were very disappointing."
"Interesting gallery tucked away the other side of Guildford. They have issues with their lighting systems which makes some of the works virtually unviewable."
"The gallery entrance fee is very expensive (£9 each) and you could whizz round the whole place in a few minutes."
"I question the artist and his subjects that are on exhibition in the gallery if they are really in good taste in the present climate."
"Staff/volunteers are very helpful, but also inflexibly pedantic about social distancing and numbers rules that made it hard for us to get around the gallery and stay together as a family unit with a baby."
"Some of the artwork for sale in the shop wasn't to my taste and I thought it looked a bit childish."
Cafe and Food
Pros:
"We had a lovely meal in the cafe."
"The tea room also has scones to die for."
"All good home made food that is reasonably priced."
"The cafe serves excellent food."
"Good exhibition space, well stocked shop and a good restaurant with some gluten free options important to those like me with Coeliac."
"The cafe offers delicious food at reasonable prices."
"The Welsh Rarebit was fantastic and when we returned later in the afternoon the tea and scones were just excellent."
Cons:
"However, last couple times no takeaway sandwiches available?"
"The fact that most people have chosen to comment on the cafe and not the gallery should tell you all you need to know."
"The tea shop was shocking. Shocking."
"Cafe isn't big and gets busy."
"We arrived at 2.55pm, the cafe wasn’t very busy but we had to wait over 10 minutes to be served, only to be told they were no longer doing food!"
"Not to be missed but be prepared for a wait for the cafe unless you are early or lucky."
"The cafe serves nice food, but is very overpriced."
Chapel and Architecture
Pros:
"The chapel was so different, such a very unusual, unique shape."
"The chapel is amazing and worth the visit alone!"
"The Watts Chapel designed by his wife Mary are both nearby and included in the price of admission."
"We continued to the Watts Chapel, a little jewel made in terracotta, surrounded by a beautiful scenery."
"The Chapel is a must - stunning architecture on the outside and a breathtaking interior."
"The Watts Cemetery Chapel is of true wonder - designed by Mary Watts and built with the help of the villagers - the Chapel is breathtaking!"
"My personal highlight the Watts cemetery Chapel, an absolutely stunning place."