Experience Guildford
If you live, work, or shop in Guildford, you’ve probably seen our friendly Town Rangers out and about. Always ready with a smile, directions, and helpful advice, they’re just one of the many ways we make Guildford a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place to visit. We’re also the team behind some of your favourite moments in town – from the magical Christmas Lights switch-on to family fun like Fun Time Thursdays. Add in seasonal trails, kids’ activities, and year-round events, and there’s always something new to enjoy.
Love a local deal? Our Christmas Privilege Card and year-round Privilege Card offer exclusive discounts at shops, cafés, restaurants, and attractions across Guildford – all free to access when you download the Experience Guildford app.
Whether you’re hunting for the best lunch spot, curious about what’s on, or just need a hand finding your way, we’re here to help. Stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter at www.experienceguildford.com and following us on social media @experienceguildford for the latest events, offers, and town news.
Proudly Independent
Guildford is home to over 160 Independent businesses from quirky bars to handcrafted gift shops, board game cafes to theatres. Many of these independents have won multiple awards recognised by national bodies.
Read on to find and out about our Independent gems and what they have to offer, as well as the wonderful owners and their teams that make these businesses so special.
Look out for 'Proudly Independent' window stickers in the windows of all our Independent businesses in Guildford Town!
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Street art in Guildford! Guildford Festival of the Arts!
Upcoming Events
(Almost) Death in Paradise | The Guildford Institute
Talk by Neil Sadler An entertaining talk on the Caribbean, pirates and rum! The BBC television crime…
Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers: Guildford Cathedral
The "Women Change Makers" portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of…
Creative Make-Up: Movie Magic 7:11yrs | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Come and explore the colorful art of make-up with a professional Creative Make-Up artist. Inspired…
David Copperfield | Guildford Shakespeare Company
6 to 28 February 2026 Holy Trinity Church High Street Guildford Bookings Now Open…
Feel inspired with The Guildford Institute’s new events programme
The Guildford Institute is a local charity providing cultural education. Its October to March…
Flat Life, Tom Mead
Flat Life displays the process Mead has developed, harkening back to a childhood obsession with…
Giant Games Family Fun! | Guildford Museum
Saturday 14 and Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 February 12pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) Suitable…
Guildford House Open Exhibition
Dates: Saturday 22 November 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026 Times: Tuesday - Saturday…
Playtime! | Guildford Museum
It’s Playtime! at Guildford Museum! Enjoy our fun learning exhibition for all the family…
Suds & Scents: Soap-Making Workshop | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Get ready to mix and make your own sudsy creations. Designed especially for young people to enjoy…
The Talented Mr Ripley | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.' Step into a world of deception, desire, and…
Toulson Law Lecture
We are delighted to welcome The Lady Chief Justice, The Right Honourable Baroness Carr, the Head of…
Wild Wood Adventure Half Term
Join us this February Half Term for all things WILD! Soar through the trees on either of our two…
Directing Masterclass: Transforming stories for the stage | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Led by professional director Nathan Crossan-Smith, this practical workshop will help you discover…
Family Fun Day at Guildford Cathedral
Gather in the cathedral for a fun-filled craft session making mythical creatures! This is suitable…
Kolourful Kaleidoscopes Family Fun! | Guildford Museum
Thursday 19 February 12pm to 2pm Free, drop-in, no need to book Suitable for ages 6+ All children…
The Monster Bride | Guildford School of Acting
Thursday 19th February to Saturday 21st February. Times: All evening performances will begin at…
Tunes & Tales
Tunes and Tales & Myths & Legends 2 specially created concerts of musical story-telling, for…
Tunes and Tales, Myths and Legends
2 concerts of musical story-telling, designed specifically for children, inspired by heroes…
Squidge | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
White Noise Theatre present an outrageous, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system…
Unpacking Art: Portraiture | The Guildford Institute
Exploring two extremes in portraiture. On one side, John Singer Sargent a 19th/20th century darling…
Healthy Guildford Day
Healthy Guildford Day: A Weekend to Feel Your Best 21 - 22 February 2026 As the days start to feel…
Reg Meuross | The Guildford Institute
GI Music Lounge Award-winning Reg Meuross is a true modern troubadour, representing contemporary…
Game of Pairs: Dreamworks | The Guildford Institute
The latest Game of Pairs lecture: DreamWorks. This compares and contrasts two seemingly very…
Pulman & Stilgoe - Hooray For Hollywood | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Some of the best loved songs of our movie-musical lives. The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, West Side Story…
Short Stories, Tall Tales: My Kinda Dinosaur | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
In a dull corner of town, young Tom longs for excitement and friendship. When a boisterous family of…
Two Halves of Guinness | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Sir Alec Guinness' commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for…
Dead Wings | Guildford School of Acting
Dates: Thursday 26th February to Saturday 28th February. Times: All evening performances will begin…
Guildford Jazz
A welcome return to the Pavilion for world-class jazz vocalist Jo Harrop, renowned for her achingly…
Mermaid | Guildford School of Acting
Dates: Thursday 26th February to 28th February. Times: All evening performances will begin at…
Murder, She Didn't Write | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the…
Onegin | Guildford School of Acting
Dates: Thursday 26th February to Saturday 28th February Times: All evening performances will begin…
Red House Rhythm and Blues Duo | Guildford Cathedral
The Red House Rhythm & Blues Duo are coming back to Seasons. These two musical friends…
Storytime in Seasons at Guildford Cathedral
Storytime at Guildford Cathedral Calling all preschoolers, parents and carers! Get ready for a…
Celtic Illusion | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Prepare to be spellbound by one of the world's most unique and exhilarating stage productions…
My Life With Kenneth Williams | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
David Benson burst onto the theatre scene in 1996, taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with Think…
Painting and Drawing for Beginners and Improvers | The Guildford Institute
If you have always wanted to paint or draw, or plan a new hobby for the New Year, this friendly…
The Music Of Pink Floyd By Candlelight | Guildford Cathedral
The Music Of Pink Floyd By Candlelight returns to Guildford Cathedral! Friday 27th February 2026 at…
Bridget Christie – Jacket Potato Pizza | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand…
Eczema Information Afternoon
Is 'growing out of eczema' a real thing? (and how to manage eczema in teens) Join the West…


