About

It exists to bring together all who are interested in the town and its environs, aiming to stimulate interest in their history and character, and to promote a healthy sustainable balance between preservation of ancient buildings and new developments in building and landscaping.

What does the Godalming Trust do?

• It maintains a campaigning role, taking part in and initiating discussion on issues concerning the quality of life in the town.
• A Planning Sub-Committee reviews all significant planning applications, supporting those that enhance and blend with the environment and opposing those that detract from it.
• The Godalming Trust Civic Design Awards are awarded periodically to outstanding design of new buildings, sympathetic restoration of old buildings, enhancements to the environment and general ambience of the area.
• Organises the town’s annual Heritage Open Days, when buildings not usually open to the public can be viewed.
• Leads town heritage walks on various dates throughout the summer.
• Represents Godalming to bodies such as the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).

The Godalming Trust is an independent body, not funded by the Councils, and all activities are organised and staffed by volunteers. Its campaigning role needs the financial support and interest of all those who care for the Godalming of today and tomorrow.

Publications

The Trust has published useful guides to aid in experience of the are. These can be purchased from the The Godalming Museum  109a High St, Godalming GU7 1AQ  

Two historical walks in Godalming
By Hugh Turrall-Clarke and Ron Head based on an original version by David Coombs with drawings by Henry Collen. (Limited Stock)

A nature walk around Godalming 
Text by Sarah Henderson and Denise Roffey. Drawings by Gwyneth Fookes.

Membership

We are a friendly society and welcome all newcomers.
To join, please download, complete and submit our Membership Form.

Privacy Policy

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