Local Community

Local Community of Compton

G F and Mary Watts were actively involved in their local community. G F Watts hired local apprentices while Mary Watts taught pottery workshops to local villagers and founded the Compton Potters' Arts Guild, as well as being an active member of the Godalming and District National Union of Women's Suffrage Society. Watts Gallery - Artists' Village continues this heritage by maintaining close ties with the village of Compton and businesses in the surrounding area.

Compton Parish has approximately 1,000 residents and is one of the oldest civil parishes, founded in 1894. Visit compton-surrey.co.uk for more information.

St Nicholas Church

The Grade I listed St Nicholas Church in Compton was built in the 10th century.

K D Fine Art

K D Fine Art is an award-winning family business specialising in bespoke picture framing, based at the Artists' Village.

Old Barn Antiques Centre

Old Barn Antiques was established over 20 years ago and is in the heart of Compton.

The Withies Inn

The Withies Inn is a 16th-century Elizabethan Manor House in Compton.

Compton Little Theatre

Compton Little Theatre is a thriving drama group which performs in the Village Hall.

Greyfriars Vineyard

Greyfriars Vineyard, located just off the Hog's Back, has been producing great wines for over 20 years.

Compton Village Circular Walk

Explore the local community as part of your visit with this circular walk of the village of Compton.

Local birds

Watts gallery - Artists' Village lies close to the North Downs Way, and has a variety of bird habitats.

Map of Compton Download