Guildford

Experience Guildford, the historic and vibrant county town of Surrey, with its quaint cobbled High Street and wealth of attractions, it’s a perfect destination for a short break or just enjoying a great day or night out!
Guildford is 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.

Things to do in Guildford
Explore one of the towns many historic heritage sites, its vibrant shops or enjoy a stroll through picturesque riverside scenes. You can catch a gig or show at one of the popular entertainment venues or theatres or pay a visit to one of the two leisure centres for an afternoon of family fun.
Aside from the year round attractions, there are also events a plenty - exciting things have been happening in Guildford for over 900 years and that doesn’t look set to change!
Check out the Experience Guildford events calendar to find out what’s coming up or visit the knowledgeable team at the Tourist Information Centre on the High Street.

Eating and drinking in Guildford
Whether you’re just stopping for a quick coffee or grabbing a sandwich on the go, planning a special occasion dinner or an important business lunch, going for cocktails with the girls or spending an afternoon watching sport you’ll find the ideal venue for your eating and drinking needs!

Visit the Experience Guildford website and browse their A-Z eating & drinking directory for inspiration on where to go.
Did you know that Guildford is a Purple Flag town? Like Blue Flag for beaches and Green Flag for parks it’s a mark you can trust when planning your night out.

Where to stay in Guildford

With three hotels right in the town centre (The Mandolay, Harbour Hotel and The Angel Hotel), you can ensure you are staying close to all the action!