Welcome to Guildford – ‘Golden Water’

The historic town of Guildford is positioned neatly between the rolling North Downs and the winding River Wey & has a notable past that hails back to Saxon times.  It is said that Guildford took its name from ‘Guilden ford’ – meaning ‘golden water’.  Take a look around GUILDFORD on its NEW Virtual Tour now.

Shopping, Food & Culture

Today Guildford is a haven for shoppers, food lovers and culture buffs. Over one thousand shops & businesses trade in & around the beautiful cobbled High Street and its pretty side streets.  Renowned high street brands, sit neatly alongside flourishing & unusual independent stores and these regularly work together to bring events and celebrations to the shopping area for visitors and residents.

Eating and drinking

The town has a lot to offer.  Cafés, bistros and restaurants are in abundance and visitors are encouraged to linger and to sample the secret or hidden side of Guildford too – from the tiny passageways between tall Victorian buildings to the cool underground crypts.

….So discover Guildford & its famous High Street clock, which juts out onto the High Street from the Tudor Guildhall building.  Or visit some of Guildford’s other striking attractions such as the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, the Guildford House Gallery, the Electric Theatre, or simply stroll around the Castle gardens or down by the river – all are just minutes from the High Street. 

For further inspiration visit the Guildford Tourist Information Centre in the Tunsgate and collect a free map of the area showing -interesting places to stay (from hotels to B&Bs), exciting things to do and great restaurants and places to eat and drink!

For the complete retail shopping experience simply discover some of the Guildford shops & businesses for yourself – take the GUILDFORD VIRTUAL TOUR  now.