Lightbox

The lightbox has a very good exhibition galleries to see nice history of woking. After that pleasure you can head down to the café and they serve great cakes and assortment of beverages.

The Lightbox is worth a visit just to admire the building (which is, in my opinion, quite beautiful, although some appear to think otherwise). It has a shell of yellow-​gold aluminium scales and the front is smartly wood-​panelled, while the black metal gate is somewhat Art Nouveau in style, with a pattern slightly reminiscent of wild iris. There’s a small courtyard outside with seating for the café-​restaurant, as well as a charming and futuristic garden featuring some metal plant sculptures and small grassy domes. There is also indoor seating for the café. There’s a small shop selling souvenirs, the work of local artisans, and books and gifts relating to the exhibitions.
The Lightbox has several floors with various exhibition rooms. There is a permanent exhibition about local history, which is very engaging and features several interactive displays to keep children interested.
When it opened, The Lightbox secured an excellent exhibition about the animation company Aardman, but subsequent exhibitions have been slightly smaller in scale and rather less impressive, although still worth a visit. Most are free to view, but one or two have a ticket price of a few pounds.
A summer pavilion providing extra exhibition space is promised for the courtyard outside, which will be paid for by the recent Art Fund Prize that the gallery deservedly received.
The Lightbox is a good place to while a way an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon, but beware: don’t plan to visit on a bank holiday as it is closed on Mondays.

This is a museum that can be seen whilst driving down Victoria Road. It took a lot of money to be built, with a stylish, modern outer shell, but has been dubbed England’s ugliest building. It was built and opened in 2007. It is an art gallery, holding a lot of fine pictures and hosting a lot of fun and entertaining as well as important events.
On the edge of the Basingstoke Canal, it is a relaxing place where one can have fun and enjoy the café’s delicious food.

Lightbox is supported by the Lottery fund ad is conviniently located in Woking. Thye have won the Art Fund Prize 2008.
There’s something for everyone here, be it a fair or an exhibition on the history of Woking or art exhibitions or even live music events.
It is free although some exhibitions may attract a small additional charge.
defintley worth a visit

Controversy surrounded the construction and funding of The Lightbox however in its first year the organisation has shown its worth. A futuristic aluminium outer skin and an asymetric design (which has already won a couple of architectural awards) houses an award winning arts space.
There’s something for everyone here, be it an exhibition on the history of Woking, art exhibitions or even live music events.
A café provides a relaxed atmosphere and an outdoor space on the banks of the Basingstoke canal.
Children can find both education and entertainment in the education rooms.
Visit for free although some exhibitions may attract a small additional charge.
Jazz with Sunday Brunch (2^nd Sunday of month usually) is particularly good and it’s free.
Don’t judge by the outside or the amount spent — go see for yourself!