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2024 Events & News 

Heritage Open Days 2024 - Click Here for More Information.
The dates for Heritage Open Days  in Godalming are 14th & 15th September 2024
 
The programme will be available in August for download from our website

Further information on open days can be found at   https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/  

Godalming Town Guided History Walks Programme 2024 - Click Here for More Information

Come along and learn about the town’s fascinating and sometimes surprising history. 
We will look at the buildings and landscape for clues about Godalming’s past. There are two walks alternating throughout the summer. 

(Walk 1)  The first looks at the towns ‘industrial’ past whereas
(Walk 2)  The second looks at the towns former coaching inns and their role and High Street and Bridge Street 

On previous walks, participants have added some interesting comments about the town’s history, to the benefit of us all.

The walks are both relatively easy walking on the public footpaths around the town and usually take about 1½ hours each. No booking is required, the walks are free, just turn up at the Pepperpot at 2.30pm.

The dates for this year are the following Saturdays:

May 11th -Walk 1
June 8th ­Walk 2
July 13th – Walk 1
August 10th - Walk 2

Please check here for future updates to this programme.  

For more information about the walks please use our contact form

 

2023 Events & News 

Heritage Open Days 2023 - Click Here for More Information.
The dates for Heritage Open Days  in Godalming are 16th & 17th September 2023
 
The programme from the event can be viewed & downloaded >> here <<

Further information on open days can be found at   https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/  

Godalming Town Guided History Walks Summer Programme 2023 - Click Here for More Information

Come along and learn about the town’s fascinating and sometimes surprising history.  Looking at the buildings and landscape tells us much about Godalming’s past.

The scheduled walks this year are over. However please contact us and we are happy to arrange further walks for groups around 20. 

Please keep checking  our website for any updates to this programme. 

For for more information about the walks please use our contact us page

 

 

2023 Events & News 

Heritage Open Days 2023 - Click Here for More Information.
The dates for Heritage Open Days  in Godalming are 16th & 17th September 2023
 
The programme from the event can be viewed & downloaded >> here <<

Further information on open days can be found at   https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/  

Godalming Town Guided History Walks Summer Programme 2023 - Click Here for More Information

Come along and learn about the town’s fascinating and sometimes surprising history.  Looking at the buildings and landscape tells us much about Godalming’s past.

The scheduled walks this year are over. However please contact us and we are happy to arrange further walks for groups around 20. 

Please keep checking  our website for any updates to this programme. 

For for more information about the walks please use our contact us page

 

 

2022 Events & News 

Heritage Open Days 2022 - Click Here for More Information

The dates for Heritage Open Days 2022 in Godalming took place 17-18th September. 

The programme from the event can be viewed & downloaded >> here <<

Further information on open days can be found at   https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/  

2021 - 2022 Annual Report

The 2021-2022 Annual Report is now available. Click Here to view or download the file

2021 Events & News 

2021 Civic Design Awards Winners - Click Here for Details

The Godalming Trust Civic Design Awards are presented biennially to outstanding design of new buildings, sympathetic restoration of old buildings, enhancements to the environment and general ambience of the area.  For the 2021 winners gallery click here

The Winners of 2021 Design Awards:

Special Award for rescuing an important building from the risk of total dilapidation ensuring a lasting future within the Conservation area
135 High Street, Godalming - Fletcher Crane Architects - Mattwell Homes

New Building Residential
 Amber Lodge, Croft Road, Godalming - Shanly Homes Southern

New Building, Education/Community
Field Study Centre, Loseley Fields Primary School - Synergy LLP Construction and Property Consultants

Conversion of Heritage Building
2 St John Street, Farncombe (former Baptist Chapel) - C7 Architects  -   Austen Estates

Town Centre Refurbishment/ Shop Front
Godalming Town Council Offices and Museum Entrance - Drake and Kannemeyer - Godalming Town Council

The Godalming Trust Heritage Days Archive

The Godalming Trust Civic Design awards are presented biennially to outstanding design of new buildings, sympathetic restoration of old buildings, enhancements to the environment and general ambience of the area. 

Past Awards had been awarded in .

 

2016  Civic Design Awards Gallery

2018 Civic Design Awards Gallery

2021 Civic Design Awards Gallery