Guildford

Guildford Castle

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Type: Towns & Villages

Guildford - the historic and vibrant county town of Surrey. 

Situated in the centre of the county of Surrey, within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and with excellent rail links to London (40 minutes) and the South Coast (50 minutes), and served by M25, M3 and A3, Guildford is the perfect spot from which to explore the whole of South East England.

Offering first class entertainment and shopping, surrounded by a wealth of gardens and historic buildings, Guildford is the gateway to some of the most stunning scenery with the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Stay in a town centre location or country hotel or one of the many quality Bed and Breakfasts in the area, and whether you are here for a day, a weekend or longer, you will find plenty to keep you busy – so much so you will have to come back again and again.

Guildford Tourist Information Centre is on hand to help with anything you may need to know to make your visit to the area special.  We can also cater for groups visiting the area with our free itinerary service.

Don’t forget our Conference Desk – let us help you find the perfect venue for your wedding, party, conference or business meeting.

Itineraries and Ideas

These itineraries provide details of places to visit in Guildford Town Centre under a variety of themes. Choose one that best suits you!

Activities and ideas for Teens in Guildford

Boys Days out in Guildford

Fun for Under 5's in Guildford

Family Days out in Guildford

What to do for Free in Guildford

 

Events

Guildford is full of exciting events and festivals throughout the year; from local arts scenes and craft fairs through to the internationally renown Guilfest, there's something for everyone in Guildford.

Find what's happening in Guildford in 2011

 

Contact Details

Guildford Tourist Information Centre
155 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AJ

Tel: + 44 (0)1483 444 333

Related Events

Sunday, 12th February 2012 - Sunday, 12th February 2012

Una Clark Young Artists Concert
more info

Tuesday, 21st February 2012 - Tuesday, 21st February 2012

Guildford Pancake Race 2012
more info

Monday, 4th June 2012 - Monday, 4th June 2012

Surrey County Show 2012
more info

Friday, 6th July 2012 - Saturday, 7th July 2012

The Guildford Beer Festival
more info

Friday, 13th July 2012 - Sunday, 15th July 2012

GuilFest 2012
more info

Road Directions

Guildford has excellent rail links to London (40 minutes) and the South Coast (50 minutes) and is served by M25, M3 and A3.

Why not use Transport Direct which  is a complete transport journey planner for Great Britain to help you plan your journey to Guildford.  Visit the Transport Direct website

Guildford Car Park information

Guildford Park and Ride Information

Public Transport Directions

By rail                             

Guildford Town has excellent rail links to Central London (35 minutes) and Portsmouth (55 minutes) as well as a direct rail link to Gatwick Airport.  Trains from Guildford to London terminate at Waterloo Station.

Guildford Mainline Station train information
Guildford London Road Station train information

By Coach or Bus

Guildford Bus information
National Express information