Talks celebrating Surrey’s remarkable church heritage

The Surrey Churches Preservation Trust (SCPT) warmly invites you to two forthcoming illustrated talks celebrating Surrey’s remarkable church heritage.

The Man Who Built Surrey’s Churches: the architect Henry Woodyer Revealed

Saturday 23 May 2026, 10.30am–12 noon at St Andrew’s Church, Grafham, Guildford GU5 0LJ

Architectural historian Robin Stannard explores the life and work of Henry Woodyer (1816–1896), the prolific Victorian Gothic Revival architect responsible for around 300 buildings, including many of Surrey’s finest churches.

Tickets: £12 advance (£15 on the door), £8 SCPT members, £8 for local clubs and societies, £5 under 25s, or three for £30 in advance.

Book via https://www.ticketsource.com/surrey-churches-preservation-trust

Sir George Gilbert Scott and St Barnabas Church, Ranmore

Saturday 4 July 2026, 10.30am–12 noon at St Barnabas Church, Ranmore, near Dorking

Professor William Whyte of the University of Oxford explores the life and legacy of Sir George Gilbert Scott and the remarkable Victorian church of St Barnabas, Ranmore.

Tickets: £8 SCPT members, £12 non-members, £8 parishioners and local clubs and societies, or three for £30 in advance.

Book via https://www.ticketsource.com/surrey-churches-preservation-trust

Free refreshments and free parking are available at both events.

For more details about The Surrey Churches Preservation Trust (SCPT) visit the website at https://www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org/

Cobham Heritage Litterpicks - Summer 2026

Cobham Heritage litterpicks normally take place every month on the first Sunday of each month. We only ask you to provide an hour of your time but together we can really make a difference.

The dates of the forthcoming litterpicks are as follows:

Hi Viz jackets and litterpickers and litterbags will be provided. But, please do wear appropriate clothes and gloves.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

New Publication - "More Walks In and Around Cobham"

New Publication - Just Released Following the success of the "Walks in and Around Cobham" book first published in 2023 and reprinted several times, we are delighted to announce the second volume with 20 new walks which are close to Cobham but a little further afield. All the new walks can be reached with a maximum of a 20 minute drive. Softback with 68 pages - Book size A5 Authors: Sally Ollett & Sue Prentice First Published: May 2026 ISBN: 978-0-9930240-8-5 This new book is available direct from Cobham Heritage through this website for £10 plus P&P and from the Cobham Bookshop and Farrants for £12.   Order Online

Cobham Heritage Open Meetings 2026

Cobham Heritage has four Open Meetings during the year. Members and non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

During our meetings we update everyone with the work of the Trust and the important local issues, including local planning, heritage and conservation.

We are fortunate to have the regular support of our local councilors who are often in attendance, together with speakers who provide interesting and valuable talks on a range of topics. 

We also have a range of books available for purchase and new members can also join at the meeting.

The Open Meeting in March also includes our AGM. 

Open meetings normally take place at the Cobham Village Hall, Lushington Drive, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2LU (click here for map)

The dates for our 2026 Open meetings are as follows:

  * change to previously announced date.

All members and non-members welcome.