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For many visitors approaching Guildford, the county town of Surrey, their first view is of the 20th century red-brick cathedral and its golden angel weather-vane, perched high on Stag Hill where it overlooks the town and the university campus, dominating the surrounding landscape.
The town itself is situated on the banks of the River Wey, occupying a natural gap in the North Downs that provides excellent road and rail connections to the South East of England. Although now used mainly for pleasure, the Wey Navigation and links to the Basingstoke Canal once afforded Guildford easy access to England’s extensive canal network, providing routes to London and further afield. Although the wharfs and warehouses no longer operate, parts of the waterfront have been preserved, offering a glimpse into the town’s not-so-distant past.
Located equidistant from London and Portsmouth, the town gained early importance as a staging post for travellers, civilian and military, as well as fulfilling its local role as the regional market place, occasional seat of the County Assizes, and location of a Royal hunting lodge.
In modern times the town has retained its importance as a communication hub and market town, and gained a contemporary cathedral, modern university, world-class sports facilities and extensive shopping and commercial developments.
What's On in Guildford
Saturday 12 September from 11am to 4pm
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Saturday 12 September from 7pm to 8.30pm
Saturday 12 September from 2pm to 5pm
Sun 28 June, Sun 5 July, Sun 13 Sept & Sun 1 Nov from 10am to 4pm
Sunday 13 September from 10am to 12pm
Latest News & Blogs
12th September 2026
Ask most people what a library is for and historically the answer was fairly simple. Somewhere to borrow a book, sit quietly for an hour or two or make use...
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10th September 2026
There is a genuine pleasure to be found in a car boot sale that no charity shop or online marketplace quite manages to replicate. It comes in the not knowing...
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7th September 2026
Anyone who has stood shivering under Guildford Bus Station’s rather tired old shelter waiting for a delayed bus will know the feeling, wondering whether the wait is really worth it....
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4th September 2026
People raise money for charity in all manner of peculiar ways, from sponsored silences to doing marathons wearing fancy dress, but few stunts demand the stamina of a 14-hour run...
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3rd September 2026
Selling another jar at a farmers’ market feels good. But if your Guildford food business depends mainly on weekend shoppers, growth can hit a ceiling. The bigger opportunity may sit...
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Popular Attractions in Guildford
Local Information
There is plenty to do and see for visitors traveling to Guildford, including a trip to the Guildford Castle, the Guildford Cathedral or an educational visit to the Guildford museum. If history is your forte, these attractions are well worth a visit.
From budget to mid-range luxury spa hotels, Guildford offers a good selection of accommodation for all travelers visiting the Surrey area. Check out our guide to hotels in Guildford, which includes a map of all the accommodation in the area, as well as a summary of each one.
There are two market locations in Guildford – the High Street where a Farmers’ Market is held on the first Tuesday of each month (although not in January) and North Street where a traditional market flourishes on every Friday and Saturday. The Farmer’s Market extends along the length of the High Street, and includes food, craft and plant stalls. The market in North Street is more general, including fruit and vegetables, flowers and home goods.
Art Galleries, Theatres, Live Music and Comedy Nights provide year-round entertainment to locals and visitors alike. Check out our Entertainment guide, which include venues such as the G Live, the Boileroom, the Electric Theatre, amongst many others.
In addition to the main streets and side alleys, Guildford has a major, two-story shopping centre, complete with adjacent multi-story car parking, and several covered shopping malls. In fact, over 240 different retailers compete to attract your attention as you browse through the main shopping localities.
