The Spike Heritage Centre

About

2024 Winter Drop-In Hours September & October: We are open on • Tuesdays from 10:00; last tour starts around Midday, • Saturdays from 10am; last tour starts around 3pm November 2024: we are open on • Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am, last tour starts around Midday • December: closed (EXCEPT for a very special Christmas Day in the Workhouse morning tour) visit Guildford Tourist Information We offer Private Tours all year round. The Spike is an extraordinary piece of British heritage, offering invaluable insights into the country’s workhouse system. Its historical, cultural, and architectural importance cannot be overstated. The site's preservation as the last surviving workhouse Casual Ward with original working cells, uniquely still accessible, makes it a crucial link to understanding a segment of history that is often overlooked. Ensuring its continued conservation allows future generations to learn from and reflect on the difficult realities faced by many during this period.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes