The Guildhall

The Guildhall, Guildford

Type: Historic Site

16th/17th century building of great historic interest, formerly a courtroom and Council Chamber. The ground floor is of Tudor origin. The building houses the Civic plate and many rare items. The Classical front of the building is dominated by a magnificent bracket clock made in 1683.

A stairwalker is available for access to the council chamber upon request. The Guildhall is available for private hire, please contact for more details.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Admission FreeFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday14:0016:00
WednesdayClosed
Thursday14:0016:00
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

* Tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays 14:00 and 15:00
Groups by arrangement

Contact Details

High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AA

Tel: +44 (0)1483 444035

Click here to visit website

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop system
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access - Portable ramp available

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 00:45
  • Booking essential
  • Groups Accepted - By prior arrangement.
  • Max group size - 50
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups

Languages spoken

  • French spoken
  • German spoken
  • Italian spoken

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A3. Follow signs for town centre. Nearest car parking is Castle car park. The Guildhall is located on the cobbled High Street.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Guildford. Cross the bridge and follow the road round to North Street. Turn right into Swan Lane, then left into the High Street. The Guildhall is on the left.