10 Things to do Good for Couples in Guildford That You Shouldn't Miss

We are open! All tours need to be pre-booked at least 3 days in advance. The Casual ward to the Guildford Union Workhouse was, and still is, known locally as The Spike. This is no ordinary visitor attraction but a unique visit to a time, place and a way of life for generations history often chose to forget. Prepare to be deeply moved as the tour guides escort you through an unforgettable Night at the Spike. 600 Casual wards were built in Britain, the Guildford Casual Ward is uniquely the only remaining with its working cells.

Under new management since October 2010, we are a commercial vineyard producing award winning English Sparkling wine. Greyfriars was originally planted in 1989 and has been producing great grapes and wines for over 20 years. We took over in late 2010 with the aim of expanding the vineyard dramatically, producing stunning English sparkling wine and building a state of the art winery, cellar and tasting room. We are well on the way to that goal. We have planted over 30 acres of new vines, predominantly the three classical Champagne grape varieties; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This will enable us to create a small range of spectacular English sparkling wines reflecting the unique local soil conditions, climate and heritage of the Surrey North Downs. The Downs in southern England are blessed with similar geological and soil conditions to the Champagne region in France. At Greyfriars we have a clay/loam topsoil over several hundred feet of wonderful free draining Cretaceous chalk. The chalk was originally deposited over a hundred million years ago when this entire area was submerged under a tropical sea. The highest part of the estate offers splendid views towards the South Downs and east towards Guildford and beyond. In September 2013 we released the first wine made entirely by our own fair hands, a delicious sparkling rose, the first release of many. By the end of the decade we will be producing 100,000 bottles a year.

Wine Tasting for everyone! Fun, informal and informative Wine Tastings and Courses in Guildford and Surrey. Private (birthdays, hen nights etc) and business groups (client entertainment, team building etc).

The perfect place for some well-deserved pampering and relaxation. An oasis of calm a stone’s throw from Guildford Town Center. Here you will find a stillness and sanctuary where you can relax the mind, renew the body and revive the soul. From the moment you walk into the room you are transported by the sounds and aromas. Just a few deep breaths, close your eyes and let go. This is a place to nurture your mind and body - I have created a warm and welcoming environment for you to enjoy the complete benefits of holistic therapy. The scent of lemongrass and clary sage perfumes the air along with candle light and music. This is a precursor of the treatment to follow. The fragrance of home made blended oils, herbs and spices fill the air communicating to your body and mind to completely relax. A tranquil experience, through caring hands. Change the way you feel. Come in stressed. Leave revitalized. Dedicated to your health and wellbeing. Essential Balance. Massage and Wellness.

5 Spice Cookery is an oriental cookery school specialising in Malaysian, Thai, and Japanese cuisine based in Guildford, Surrey, UK.

Grape and Grain Tours run delectable food and drink day tours in the South of England. On the Surrey Hills Tour (departing from Guildford Railway Station) and the Hampshire Tour (departing from Winchester Railway Station) guests enjoy a fun and educational day in the English countryside, visiting an English vineyard for wine tasting, a brewery for beer tasting and a distillery for gin tasting. A delicious two-course gastropub lunch and luxury transport are included. The tours are hosted by company owner, Joel Eastman, who has 15 years experience in the drinks industry. Throughout the day Joel reveals intriguing stories about Hampshire’s rich drinks history. It's a relaxed and social, day perfect for couples, groups of friends, family or work colleagues. Grape and Grain Tours also offers special tours throughout the year, as well as private bookings and corporate tours.

Llamas are wonderful animals, each with their own individual character and personality. They have an incredibly calming and therapeutic influence and make the ideal companion for trekking. Imagine having your very own llama for a day walking in the outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, Join us on one of our famous summer picnic treks or a winter morning walk with lunch in the UK's first llama pub! We've been trekking since 2003 and our lovely llamas have been bringing their special brand of llove, happiness and fun to over 14,000 llama loving trekkers from 8 year old boys & girls to 86 year old retired Brigadiers - we have a llama to suit everyone. If you think your children won't walk, give them a llama and they will walk all day!!Surrey Hills Llamas give you the opportunity of a truly unforgettable experience - a great way to unwind or a wonderful gift for that special anniversary or birthday that you will treasure forever

LOSELEY PARK ( GARDENS ONLY) IS OPEN FROM MONDAY'S TO THURSDAYS- 10-5PM UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2020 . Built in the reign of Elizabeth I, Loseley Park stands in ancient Surrey Parkland close to the North Downs yet within reach of London. Still the home of the More-Molyneux family, it is remarkably unchanged since 1562 when Sir William More laid the first stones, and remains, as he intended, a place of calm, grace and subtle beauty. From the house itself, where the intricate panelling in the Great Hall was once in Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace; to the Tithe Barn with its ancient oak beams; to the elegant and restful walled garden, Loseley Park is sought after for civil weddings, corporate events, and as a location for films such as Sense and Sensibility. But it’s also a place to visit, to enjoy the grounds, the garden and house, and relax in one of England’s friendliest historic homes. ‘Invidiae claudor, pateo sed semper amico’ Shut to envy, but always open to a friend.

Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is a unique Arts & Crafts gem nestled in the Surrey Hills. Discover Victorian paintings and sculpture in the historic Watts Gallery before treating yourself to lunch or a cream tea in the Tea Shop. Stroll to the nearby Grade-I listed Watts Chapel, taking in the beautiful woodlands and grounds, or find out more about the lives of our founders G F and Mary Watts on a tour of the artists' home, Limnerslease. Finally, discover art for sale in the Watts Contemporary exhibition in the Pottery Building along with a wide selection of gifts, books and homewares in the Shop.