Hidden Craft Histories - Walking Tour

Saturday 20 September 2025, 2 pm
Starts at New Ashgate Gallery | Meet at 1.50 pm | Free - booking required

Join musician and councillor Brodie Mauluka for a special guided walking tour exploring Farnham's hidden craft heritage. This experience uncovers lesser-known stories of craft and making that have shaped the town's identity, past and present.

Discover how materials such as clay, wood, textiles and metalwork connect to themes of migration, belief and community. Along the way, participants will be invited to reflect on the lives and skills of under-recognised craftspeople whose influence remains visible in Farnham today.

The tour is suitable for all ages and offers new perspectives on Farnham's status as England's first World Craft Town.

While visiting the gallery, you can also see artist Susie Lidstone, known for her intricate watercolours of Farnham's historic buildings and spaces, painting live in the gallery from 11 am to 4 pm.

Organised by New Ashgate Gallery.

Supported by a Heritage Open Days microgrant, with thanks to the National Trust and People's Postcode Lottery.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

2-3.20

Location & directions

New Ashgate Gallery Trust Ltd, Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

Directions:

The gallery is situated on the edge of Waggon Yard car park, the corner of Downing Street and Union Road. We are a five-minute walk from Farnham Station, which is served by London Waterloo (55 minutes).

Contact on day:

Alison Whitaker

Telephone number:

+441252713208

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1481450150279?

Booking contact name:

Alison Whitaker

Booking telephone number:

+441252713208

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-craft-histories-heritage-open-days-walking-tour-tickets-1481450150279

Booking opens:

10 Jul 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 20 minute(s)

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