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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
Wednesday 19 August from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Friday 21 August from 2pm to 3.45pm
Saturday 22 August from 12pm to 10pm
Wednesday 26 August from 10am to 12.30pm
Saturday 29 August at 14.30pm and 18.45pm
Sunday 30 August from 11am to 4pm
Latest News & Blogs
19th August 2026
Roadworks have a habit of becoming part of the furniture once they have dragged on long enough and anyone who has driven through Guildford since the spring will know that...
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19th August 2026
An easy-to-use savings account can be a choice for people who want to make money from interest while having their money ready for sudden costs and things they need to...
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18th August 2026
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17th August 2026
Every so often, an industry settles somewhere that nobody would have predicted. Steel went to Sheffield, ceramics to Stoke, whilst video games, of all things, went to a commuter town...
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17th August 2026
Guildford has never been short of somewhere to grab a bite to eat, but the town looks as though it is about to add a rather big name to the...
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Popular Attractions in Guildford
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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.
