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You too could have your first kiss on a castle in Guildford from 4th April when it reopens for the summer season.

#guildford #castle #lastonelaughing #davidmitchell #amazonprime #samcampbell taken in Visit Guildford by @visitguildford

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6 months ago

Throwback Thursday to yesterday when it was Sunny!

#guildford #visitguildford #sunny #spring #throwbackthursday taken in Guildford Castle by @visitguildford

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7 months ago

A beautiful rainbow to signal the end of the Saturday of this years’ Heritage Open Days.

#visitguildford #guildford #rainbow by @visitguildford

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a year ago

Come and join us on Friday 9th October, for an informal opening of our collaborative exhibition with @farnhamfolkloresociety, ‘Folk Around & Find Out’.

The exhibition will be celebrating works from the society's first zine Folk Bang! published earlier this year, amongst newer works from society artists and collaborators.

We'll be celebrating in style with a selection of themed drinks and alcohol-free options at the @fridascoffeehouse bar. Dressing up isn't mandatory, but highly encouraged! 👀

Bring friends, family and fellow folk lovers - all are welcome. Link in bio to book for free entry!

🍄 Folk Around & Find Out Opening Night

📅 Friday 9th October between 6-8pm

📍 New House Art Space and Gallery

🎟️ Free (booking recommended)

#farnhamfolkloresociety #folklore #NewHouseArtSpace #newhouseartspace #folkaroundandfindout taken in New House Art Space by @visitguildford

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🎨 Need one last look?

It's your final chance to see Rebecca Holton's 'People Watching' exhibition, in the beautiful Guildford House Gallery. 🖼️

This wonderful exhibition closes this Saturday (3 October), so be sure to pop in and take a look before it's gone!

With free entry for everyone, if you haven't visited yet, now's the perfect time and if you have, there's always something new to spot!

📍 Guildford House Gallery
⏰ Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
🎟️ Free entry by @visitguildford

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Guildford Festival of the Arts starts tomorrow! Are you ready? 🎨

Works from the open call are now up in the gallery, and we can't wait for you to come down and see them.

Scroll through for a reminder of what's happening at New House over the weekend, and make sure to book soon as tickets are selling out fast!

Link to all event tickets is in our bio, or you can book through our website.

#guildfordfestivalofthearts #newhouseartspace #NewHouseArtSpace #whatsonguildford taken in New House Art Space by @visitguildford

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Artist Kim Page will be
Demonstrating watercolours
on Saturday 17th October
and then tutoring a Workshop
on Saturday 14th November.
Book online at
www.guildfordartsociety.co.uk
#guildfordartsocietyofficial
#artdemonstration
#watercolourpaint
#mixedmediaartwork
#visitguildford by @visitguildford

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Not long now until Guildford Festival of the Arts!

As well as an exhibition of works from the open call in the gallery, there’s also a range of creative events and workshops happening across the weekend. Swipe for a reminder of what’s on at New House!

🎨 1-4th October - Guildford Festival of the Arts Exhibition at New House Art Space

🖌️ 1st October - Femme Films Screening and craft showing Emma (2020)

🪴 2nd October - Guildford Pottery Sale

🕯️2nd October - House of Mahogany Candle Making Workshop: Autumn Edition

🎭 3rd October - Hotch Potch with Mark Insoll and Cheryl Knight

Links for tickets are in our bio, book before they’re gone!

#newhouseartspace #NewHouseArtSpace #guildfordfestivalofthearts #whatsonguildford #artexhibition taken in New House Art Space by @visitguildford

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8 days ago

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9 days ago

Tomorrow we welcome author Layla McCay for an invigorating discussion centered around her book, The Queer Bookshelf. Led by Guildford LGBT Book Club host @saz_wingrove, the evening will include a Q&A and book singing opportunity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Layla McCay is a passionate reader, host of queer book clubs from the UK to the US and Japan, and acclaimed performance storyteller with The Moth. Layla has won numerous awards for her positive impact on LGBTQ+ culture and inclusion, from Attitude 101 to the Rainbow Honours and Outstanding Executive Role Models.

ABOUT THE QUEER BOOKSHELF

The Queer Bookshelf is a joyful, comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ literature, exploring queer literary history and contemporary publications across all genres. Drawing from her own experiences as a book club host and avid reader, McCay’s guide is aimed at helping LGBTQ+ people find themselves on the page, and introduces broader audiences to centuries of queer writing.

Link to tickets in bio!

📘 Layla McCay Book Talk - The Queer Bookshelf

📅 Thursday 24th August 6 - 7.30pm at New House Art Space

🎟️ Standard entry £8, Guildford LGBT Book Club members £6 (not including book price)

#newhouseartspace #queerbookshelf #laylamccay #lgbtbook #lgbtbooks🏳️‍🌈 taken in New House Art Space by @visitguildford

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Coming up at New House this week:

Ellen Doggett's work will be on display until Thursday, so this is your final chance to come and see her work before we start setting up for our exhibition with @guildfordfestivalofthearts!

Join us for another LGBTQ+ Life Drawing session this Tuesday evening between 7-8.30pm! Materials will be provided and there'll be guidance from host @kaikathleenn, so all abilities are welcome. Please note that this is an 18+ event, link to tickets in bio.

🎨 LGBTQ+ Life Drawing with @kaikathleenn , Tuesday 22nd Sept, 7-8.30pm, from £11

This Thursday we're excited to be joined by acclaimed author Layla MaCay, who'll be coming to talk about her book The Queer Bookshelf. Come and join Sarah from @guildfordlgbtbookclub in discussion with Layla, with the opportunity to ask questions and a book signing.

📚 Layla McCay Book Talk @laylamccay , Thursday 24th Sept 7-8.30pm, Tix from £6

On Saturday afternoon Jakub will be returning to host another beginner-friendly oneshot of Hunter The Reckoning, between 2-5pm. Tickets are £5 which includes a drink from @fridascoffeehouse, so if you've always wanted to try a TTRPG then now’s your chance!

🦇 TTRPG One Shot with @messsaff , Saturday 26th Sept 2-5pm, £5

On Sunday morning Guildford Coffee Club will be led by the mother-daughter duo RUCHIK (@ruchikbrews), who will guide us through the rituals of South Indian filter coffee in a hands-on demonstration. If you’re curious about coffee but haven’t been before, then use the code FIRSTTIME for a £5 discount!

☕Guildford Coffee Club @guildfordcoffeeclub with RUCHIK, Sunday 27th Sept 11-1pm £15

Also on Sunday Northern Wind will be taking another walk around Guildford, starting at the Surrey Scholar Statue on the high street, and rounding off at Frida’s Coffee House for a warming cuppa and cake afterwards.

🥾Northern Wind Walking Group @northernwind_official , Sunday 27th Sept 10-12.20pm

#whatsonguildford #newhouseartspace #NewHouseArtSpace #visitguildford taken in New House Art Space by @visitguildford

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11 days ago

We followed (and papped) The Mayor for a little bit of Saturday's @heritageopendays.

🏛️In The Guildhall.
🚌On The Buses
🛣️On The High Street
🔔With The Town Crier
🚒With The Vintage Vehicles

#heritageopendays #heritage #mayor #visitguildford #saturday taken in Visit Guildford by @visitguildford

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