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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.
Shopping
Guildford also has three covered shopping centres – The Friary Centre, White Lion Walk and Tunsgate Quarter. The Friary deserves its reputation as one of the best shopping centres in Surrey. White Lion Walk joins North Street from The Friary to the famous cobbled High Street and you can browse some fantastic shops as you wander through. Tunsgate Quarter is packed full of high-end retailers and restaurants for your enjoyment. On the hunt for that something a little different? Don’t always want to follow the crowd? Then assert your independence and make sure you shop at the town’s eclectic mix of independent stores and businesses. Look out for window stickers throughout the town highlighting all of Guildford’s Independent Businesses!
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 and 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, Guildford Harbour Hotel and The Angel Hotel), you can ensure you are staying close to all the action!
Find out more about Guildford
Map & Directions
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.
Guildford Car Park information
Guildford Live Car Parking Map - provides live parking space availability data for the vast majority of on street, off street and park and ride parking spaces in Guildford.
Guildford Park and Ride Information
If you have limited mobility and would like help getting around Guildford, Shopmobility provides manual and powered wheelchairs, powered scotters and attendant control power chairs to help you. Shopmobility Guildfdord can be found on Level 3 of the Bedford Road Car Park (3 Bedford Road, Guildford GU1 4SJ). Booking is advisable - 01483 453993
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.
To contact South Western Railway
For general train times, fares, tickets and rail information, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Coach or Bus
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