Compton
village
Compton is a picturesque village in the Surrey Hills, just west of Guildford. Though not directly on the navigation, it's a popular destination for visitors exploring the area due to its exceptional attractions. The Watts Gallery and Artists' Village celebrates the Victorian painter G.F. Watts and his wife Mary, whose hand-built Watts Chapel is a stunning example of Arts and Crafts design. Loseley House, the Elizabethan manor famous for its dairy products, lies between Compton and the river. The village sits on the Pilgrim's Way and offers wonderful walking on the North Downs.
Highlights
- Watts Gallery - Artists' Village
- Watts Chapel (Arts & Crafts)
- Loseley House nearby
- North Downs walks
- Pilgrim's Way
Location details
Region
Guildford
County
Surrey
District
Guildford
Population
1,500
Postcode areas
GU3
From the Thames
15 miles
From Godalming
4.5 miles
River section
nearby
Getting here
Nearest station: Guildford
Station distance: 3 miles
Bus routes: 46
Parking
- Watts Gallery Car Park
- Village parking