Guildford Spike
Wheelchair accessible
This Edwardian workhouse tells a harrowing story of those who were forced to trade hard labor for lodging.

📜 Edwardian casual ward, part of the former Guildford Union Workhouse. Built in 1906, it tells the story of vagrants forced into hard labor. Now a museum offering guided tours. # Why Go 📜 Unique insight into early 20th-century social history and treatment of the homeless. 🔍 Experience sights, sounds, and smells of a 1906 casual ward. 🚶 Accessible site with guided tours for individuals and groups, engaging for families and school groups with interactive tasks. # Why Avoid 🥶 Can be chilly and damp inside, dress warmly. ⏳ Limited public opening hours for individuals. # Cost 💰 Minimum charge for private tours, general admission not specified. # Hours 🕒 Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:00-16:00 for individuals/small groups, last tour 15:00. Varies by group type and season; check website for details. 📞 Private tours available any day except August, including midnight and Christmas Day tours. # Tips 👟 Wear practical shoes for comfort. 🎄 Open Christmas Day morning with mince pies and mulled wine. # 🚻 Toilets Toilets and accessible toilets available. # 🅿️ Parking Accessible parking available. # 🚆🚌 Public Transport Train and bus stops nearby.

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