GUILDFORD HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 12 - 14 SEPTEMBER Explore hidden treasures on your doorstep Historic buildings, idyllic landscapes and vibrant parks and gardens. Visit Guildford as part of the annual Heritage Open Days celebration this September. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest…
Guildford Heritage Open Days 2025
GUILDFORD HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 12 - 14 SEPTEMBER Explore hidden treasures on…
GUILDFORD JAZZ
Guildford Jazz presents big band jazz Sunday 13 September 2025 Start time : Afternoon…
The Great Barn of Wanborough Heritage Open Days Weekend
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 10:00 - 17:00 On these days the Barn will be open…
Awesome Animal Trail | Guildford Museum
Available during opening hours Wednesday - Saturday 12noon - 4.30pm A fun trail around the…
Passion, Wisdom & Cruelty: Titian in the Cobbe Collection | Hatchlands Park National Trust
Tuesday 13 May – Sun 28 September, 12 – 4pm (daily except Saturdays) An exhibition of…
The Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 18 May
Sunday 18 May 14:00 - 17:00 With teas and cakes available on Open Days The Great Barn of Wanborough…
VE Day 80th Anniversary Trail
Our VE Day anniversary self-guided walking trail runs clockwise around the 2 mile circuit of Kenley…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 20 May 2025
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Victory in Europe Day 80 Exhibition
Visit Surrey History Centre's foyer display to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in…
1945: Not Quite the End | Guildford Museum
8 May - 15 August 2025 Wednesday - Saturday 12 noon - 4.30pm This small display opened to mark the…
John Keats – A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever | The Guildford Institute
Sue Morris and Alfred Bradley For many, Keats is the very image of a poet. After a few short years…
Playtime! | Guildford Museum
It’s Playtime! at Guildford Museum! Enjoy our fun learning exhibition for all the family…
Ashtead Choral Society Sing Dvorak's Stabat Matter
Among all Stabat Maters set to music over the centuries, this one by Dvořák holds a special…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 24 May 2025
Date: Saturday 24 May 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
May Half Term | Rural Life Living Centre
Monday 26 – Friday 30 May 10:00 - 16:00 Join us as we celebrate VE Day throughout the…
Pubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Tuesday 27 May 2025
Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 29 May 2025
Date: Thursday 29 May 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 31 May 2025
Date: Thursday 31 May 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
The Introductory 2-Day Blacksmithing Course
This 2-day course is a superb way to introduce yourself to the fascinating craft of blacksmithing…
Your Choice Willow Basket Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
In this practical, hands-on workshops, you will learn the techniques in weaving a Willow Basket or…
Alan Turing |Guided Walk - Tuesday 3 June 2025
Date: Tuesday 3 June Time: 11:00 Meet at: G Live , London Road, Guildford. GU1 2AA…
Caravaggio – Darkness in Light | The Guildford Institute
Caravaggio. Visionary superstar of the early 17th century Baroque? Baroque bad boy? Moody, violent…
Bright Star – The Poetry of John Keats | The Guildford Institute
John Keats (1795 – 1921) was the 'bright star' of the Romantic Poets, along with Lord Byron…
History of the Red Arrows | The Guildford Institute
Red Arrows pilots are amongst the most highly-skilled and experienced within the Royal Air Force…
The Life and Music of Charles Mingus | The Guildford Institute
Guitarist Nicolas Meier and acoustic bassist Ben Hazelton invite you to look at the life and music…
Coffee Time Talk: The Red Rover Stagecoach
Thursday 5 June 2025 Pre-book your place by emailing…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 5 June 2025
Date: Thursday 5 June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Fundraising Skittles Evening | Haslemere Museum
A fun night of skittles and traditional table games, all while supporting Haslemere Museum. For just…
Hidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Saturday 7 June 2025
Date: Saturday 7 June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Viking and Saxon shield designs
Viking and Saxon shields were primarily round, wooden, and often adorned with designs, with Viking…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 10 June 2025
Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Constance Spry – More Than A Gardener | The Guildford Institute
Constance Spry's life is a rags-to-riches story. From humble beginnings, she became the flower…
Georgian Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 12 June 2025
Date: Thursday 12 June 2025 Time: 11.00 Meeting point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Guildford Cathedral Tower Tours
Tower Tours Join our Tower Tour Guides on an exciting journey spiralling up the 249 steps to the top…
Your Choice Willow Basket Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
In all our practical, hands-on workshops, you will learn the techniques in weaving a Willow Basket…
Brooklands Relived - Festival of Motorsport Weekend | Brooklands Museum
Capturing the atmosphere of a Brooklands race day, the new style Brooklands Relived sees us take a…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 14 June 2025
Date: Saturday 14June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Mini-Wattle Hurdle Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
Would you like to learn a heritage skill? Join Paul and Lorraine for a Mini-Wattle Hurdle Workshop…
Alan Turing |Guided Walk - Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 19:00
Date: Tuesday 17 June Time: 19:00 Meet at: G Live , London Road, Guildford. GU1…
When the Railways Came to Guildford | The Guildford Institute
This year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway from which Britain and the…
Alan Turing |Guided Walk - Thursday 19 June 2025
Date: Thursday 19 June Time: 11:00 Meet at: G Live , London Road, Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 21 June 2025
Date: Saturday 21 June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Heather Quilters Exhibition 2025
An exhibition of beautiful quilts lovingly created by talented quilters from the surrounding area…
The Guildhall | Guided Walk - Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 11:00 and 13:00
Date: Tuesday 24 June Time: 11:00 and 13:00 Meeting Point: Meet at 131 High…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 26 June 2025
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Pubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Saturday 28 June 2025
Date: Saturday 28 June 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
The Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 29 June
Sunday 29 June 14:00 - 17:00 With teas and cakes available on Open Days The Great Barn of Wanborough…
Exploring Surrey: G F and Mary Watts in Surrey | The Guildford Institute
Learn about the life, work and network of Victorian celebrities and their legacy in Surrey. The…
Game of Pairs – Fantastic Reality | The Guildford Institute
Join Ronnie for the first of a new series where he will compare two artworks which overlap in theme…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 1 July 2025
Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
The Creation and Restoration of Painshill, Surrey | The Guildford Institute
Painshill was one of the finest landscape gardens of the Georgian era, a garden designed to play on…
Law & Disorder | Guided Walk - Thursday 3 July 2025
Date: Thursday 3 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1 3QT…
The Soul of Sissinghurst – A Quintessential English Garden | The Guildford Institute
Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson bought Sissinghurst Castle in Kent in 1930 and transformed…
Capel Military Show
The Capel Military Show returns to Aldhurst Farm in Surrey on 4, 5 & 6 July 2025 to transport…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 5 July 2025
Date: Saturday 5 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Stoke Park Railway Gala Weekend
Guildford Model Engineering Society Saturday 5 & Sunday 76July 2025 10:00 - 17:00 Free…
Lewis Carroll & Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 6 July 2025
Date: Sunday 6 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Meet at Guildford Town Bridge…
Brief Lives | Guided Walk - Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 14:00
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025 Time: 14:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 8 July 2025
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Sir Morris Abbot and the Spice Trade | The Guildford Institute
Nick Bale George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury under King James I, was not the only member of this…
Pubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Thursday 10 July 2025
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 12 July 2025
Date: Saturday 12 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Heroes and Villains: Stories and Poems about Legends
In this talk with slides, by Ana McLaughlin who has written many books on folk law, we discover the…
Medieval Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 13 July 2025
Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Pre-Raphaelite Women Poets and Painters | The Guildford Institute
This course explores the writings, artworks and connections of three Pre-Raphaelite women: Christina…
Exploring Surrey: Through Artists' Eyes and Church Monuments | The Guildford Institute
Explore Surrey with Hilary! Session 1: Exploring Surrey's Church Monuments In the morning…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 15 July 2025
Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Fake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 19 July 2025
Date: Saturday 19 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
The greatest Gladiator spectacular staged in the provinces.
As part of the Festival of Archaeology Bourne Hall Museum and Britannia the premier roman enactment…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 20 July 2025
Date: Tuesday 20 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Prayers, Plots & Poisons| Guided Walk - Monday 21 July 2025 at 11:00 & 14:00
Date: Monday 21 July 2025 Time: 11:00 & 14:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
The Fantastical Mr Carroll | Guided Walk - Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:00 & 14:00
Date: Thursday 21 August 2025 Time: 11:00 and 14:00 Meeting Point: Town…
The Guildhall | Guided Walk - Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 11:00 and 13:00
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 Time: 11:00 and 13:00 Meeting Point: Meet at 131 High…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 24 July 2025
Date: Thursday 24 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Lewis Carroll & Guildford | Guided Walk - Saturday 26 July 2025
Date: Saturday 26 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Meet at Guildford Town…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 27 July 2025
Date: Sunday 27 July 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
The Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 27 July
Sunday 27 July 14:00 - 17:00 With teas and cakes available on Open Days The Great Barn of Wanborough…
Prayers, Plots & Poisons| Guided Walk - Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:00 & 14:00
Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 Time: 11:00 & 14:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate…
Georgian Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 31 July 2025
Date: Thursday 31 July 2025 Time: 11.00 Meeting point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 2 August 2025
Date: Saturday 2 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1 3QT…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 3 August 2025
Date: Sunday 3 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Open Day Featuring Classic Cars | Gatton Park
Gatton Park Open Day featuring a display of vintage and classic cars. The Surrey Vintage Vehicle…
The Guildhall | Guided Walk - Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:00 and 13:00
Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025 Time: 11:00 and 13:00 Meeting Point: Meet at 131 High…
Law & Disorder | Guided Walk - Thursday 7 August 2025
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Fake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 9 August 2025
Date: Saturday 9 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 10 August 2025
Date: Sunday 10 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Brief Lives | Guided Walk - Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 14:00
Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 Time: 14:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 12 August 2025
Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Medieval Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 14 August 2025
Date: Thursday 14 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 16 August 2025
Date: Saturday 16 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 17 August 2025
Date: Sunday 17 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
The Fantastical Mr Carroll | Guided Walk - Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11:00 & 14:00
Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 Time: 11:00 and 14:00 Meeting Point: Town Bridge…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 23 August 2025
Date: Saturday 23 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Fake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Sunday 24 August 2025
Date: Sunday 24 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Hidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Monday 25 August 2025
Date: Monday 25 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Pubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Tuesday 26 August 2025
Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 28 August 2025
Date: Thursday 28 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Kings, Worthies & Scoundrels | Guided Walk - Saturday 30 August 2025
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 31 August 2025
Date: Sunday 31 August 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
The Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 31 August
Sunday 31 August 14:00 - 17:00 With teas and cakes available on Open Days The Great Barn of…
Georgian Guildford | Guided Walk - Tuesday 2 September 2025
Date: Tuesday 2 September 2025 Time: 11.00 Meeting point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 4 September 2025
Date: Thursday 4 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 6 September 2025
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Medieval Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 7 September 2025
Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
An Evening With Jack The Ripper | Dorking Halls
Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 9 September 2025
Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Law & Disorder | Guided Walk - Thursday 11 September 2025
Date: Thursday 7 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Guildford Heritage Open Days 2025
GUILDFORD HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 12 - 14 SEPTEMBER Explore hidden treasures on your doorstep…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 13 September 2025
Date: Saturday 13 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Henry Peak | Guided Walk - Saturday 13 September 2025 at 14:00
Date: Saturday 13 September 2025 Time: 14:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
The Great Barn of Wanborough Heritage Open Days Weekend
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 10:00 - 17:00 On these days the Barn will be open to the public…
Fake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Sunday 14 September 2025
Date: Sunday 14 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 14 September 2025
Date: Sunday 14 September 2025 Time: 14:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 16 September 2025
Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 18 September 2025
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Cathedral Gala Dinner
An Evening of Elegant Fine Dining & Celebration Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025 Time: 7:00 PM…
Pubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Saturday 20 September 2025
Date: Saturday 20 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 21 September 2025
Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Brief Lives | Guided Walk - Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 14:00
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 Time: 14:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Tuesday 23 September 2025
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Thursday 25 September 2025
Date: Thursday 25 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Sunday 28 September 2025
Date: Sunday 28 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Hidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Tuesday 30 September 2025
Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
The Psychology of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees | Dorking Halls
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology's most…