Guildford

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Visit 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.

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.

Things to do in Guildford
There are many reason to visit Guildford, it maybe for its historic heritage, its vibrant shops, or its wonderful location on the banks of the River Wey.  Take a look at our guide to things to do in Guildford which lists some of the best things to do to inspire you to visit or search for all attractions in the Guildford area.   Download the free handheld Tour App for iPhone or Android and follow the 1.5 mile historic trail as it take you from the bustling high street up to the Norman Castle, down to the river and then back up to the town centre, taking in 1,000 years of history.

Eating out in Guildford
Guildford has somewhere to eat or drink for every occasion, a break from shopping in a cosy coffee shop, a catch up with friends in a real ale pub or a family meal in a restaurant.  Check out the Experience Guildford website where you wll find an A-Z listing of all Eating and Drinking establishments in the Guildford.  Guildford is a purple flag town - The purple flag is an accreditation process similar to Green Flag Award for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. It leads to Purple Flag status for town centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy.

Where to stay in Guildford
Choose from a wide range of accommodation.  Stay in the town centre, in a luxurious Guildford hotel or maybe a cosy Bed and Breakfasts in the one of the quaint surrounding villages.  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.

Use the search box on the Events page to find what's on in Guildford today, this weekend and over the coming months.

Handy tip ....  Take a free guided walk of Guildford (May - September)

Find more about the area and places to visit in Guildford