Events - Autumn 2026

In cooperation with Guildford Heritage Services, we have arranged a public lecture at the Guildhall on Gertrude Jekyll to complement the current exhibition at Guildford Museum (see below). Advanced booking is available for Friends of Guildford Museum for the next few weeks before we open up ticket sales to the general public later this month.

Other interesting talks are planned for October onwards and details will be circulated in due course. 

To book, email info@friendsofguildfordmuseum.org.uk

                                             Portrait of Gertrude Jekyll (1920) by William Nicholson (National Portrait Gallery)

Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) one of the most influential of all English garden designers of the early twentieth century. This talk will explore her fascinating life as an artist, gardener and writer. Her important partnership with Edwin Lutyens,  the creation of her house and nursery at Munstead Wood and her own writings and legacy.  Today over 90 years after her death, her books are read widely and she is an inspiration to gardeners throughout the  world with her practical and artistic approach to life and gardening.

Guildhall, High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AA at 2.30 pm           Entry £8