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/