The Frame Shed

The Frame Shed is exactly what it sounds like - a working gallery and framing studio where local artists and craftspeople show their work. It's a proper independent space, the kind of place you'd miss if you weren't looking for it, tucked away in the Woking area with a focus on contemporary pieces and framing services.

Inside, you'll find a mix of paintings, prints, and sculptures from regional artists, plus they do custom framing if you've picked up something you want to preserve properly. The space itself is intimate - you're not wandering around vast white walls here, it's more like stepping into someone's creative workspace. That's either brilliant or a bit cramped depending on your mood.

It works best for actual art enthusiasts rather than casual browsers. If you're into contemporary work and want to chat with artists who actually know what they're talking about, you'll get something from a visit. Give it 45 minutes to an hour. It's free to look around, though supporting independent galleries with a purchase never goes amiss.

If you're basing yourself at Warren Farm Home Park just down the road or any of the camping spots around Weybridge and Chertsey, this makes a decent half-hour detour when the weather turns. It's not a day-long attraction, but it breaks up a caravan holiday nicely. Check their hours before you head over - independent galleries can be a bit variable about opening times.