GUILDFORD TOURIST INFORMATION SHOP

No visit to Guildford is complete without a stop at the Guildford Tourist Information Gift Shop.

We offer a wonderful selection of books and souvenirs to help you remember your time in our beautiful town. A small preview is shown below, but there’s so much more waiting for you inside.

Come and explore our full range of gifts at our charming location in Guildford House Gallery, a stunning historic building. With regularly changing art exhibitions and a delightful craft shop in the courtyard, it’s the perfect place to spend the day.

Please note: unfortunately, we are unable to post items.

If you’d like more information about our products, including prices, simply Email tic@guildford.gov.uk or phone during our opening hours on 01483 444333.
 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tourist Information Gift Shop soon!

Opening times

  • Tuesday to Saturday
    10:00 - 16:30
  • Located on Guildford High Street in Guildford House, opposite Sainsburys.

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FAMOUS CONNECTIONS TO GUILDFORD

Lewis Carroll

Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll spent much time in Guildford visiting his six unmarried sisters. They lived at ‘The Chestnuts’ near to the remains of Guildford Castle.
His second Alice book ‘Through the Looking Glass’ was completed whilst he was staying in Guildford in 1871.
Sadly, he became unwell on one of his visits and is buried at The Mount Cemetery.

 

Alan Turing

Alan Turing is renowned as the father of modern computing and a significant figure in the development of AI. He is also famous for his code-breaking achievements during the Second World War. 

Guildford was his family home.  He grew up in the town and continued to visit family throughout his life.