Location: Guildford
Top Things to do in Guildford
What to do and see in Guildford, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Guildford /ˈɡɪlfərd/ ( listen) is a large town in Surrey, England, United Kingdom located 27 miles (43 km) southwest of central London on the A3 trunk road midway between the capital and Portsmouth.
Restaurants in Guildford
1. St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By barringtonbunterpat - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Amazing that these Benedictine monks at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth receive scores of prayer requests from all over the world via their website and that this tiny, unknown and beautiful part of the Surrey countryside is such a prayerful place.
2. Clandon Park House
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
The National Trust property at Clandon Park (Surrey) comprises the historic house and its formal gardens. The mansion was built by a Venetian architect for the Onslow family in the 1730s and was one of the country’s most complete examples of English Palladianism. In April 2015 a fire broke out causing significant damage, effectively leaving the house a shell. The National Trust has announced one of its largest projects in a generation to restore, reimagine and rebuild Clandon Park. Sharing our progress since the fire has been really important to us and you can visit Clandon Park from April to October, following two purpose-built walkways into the ground floor, including the spectacular Marble Hall, and the basement spaces, giving you a unique view of the incredible structure. The small four acre garden is also accessible. The wider Clandon Park estate is privately owned and managed by the Onslow family.
Reviewed By dlenn7 - Guildford, United Kingdom
Review from November 2018 Have visited several times since the fire and it is very interesting. Though there isn't a massive amount to see each time they have done a bit more. It is all covered over with scaffolding and a special cover over the roof area. You need to don Hard hats and Hi Vis to go in and can now see what was the Tapestry room, Marble Hall through into some other rooms and can go down to the undercroft and see what the new plans are and some pieces that were rescued. We got married there in 2010 and did a tour the year after. It is v sad to remember it how it was. But also interesting and heartening to hear/see what has survived. Sculptures, some rooms not as badly damaged, wall coverings. It will be a huge repair job though. You can also explore the gardens though the Maori Meeting house Hinemihi is also closed as it is in need of repair. It's never very warm so take a jumper/coat.
3. Loseley Park
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4.5 based on 258 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Banjo371
I often attend their garden events and they are wonderful. I went this year in April with a group of friends. They had a wide range of sellers from food and drink, plants, clothes, sculptures and garden ornaments, garden tools and lots more. We had a lovely lunch and tea and cake later in the day, Definitely would recommend any and all of their events. I missed their Summer event but friends that went said it was great as usual and they made lots of purchases
4. Watts Chapel
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4.5 based on 378 reviews
Landscape, art and remembrance are beautifully blended together in this Grade I-listed building. Visitors are drawn to the bright red brick of this Arts & Crafts masterpiece. Up-close, the extraordinary design and decoration both fascinate and overwhelm all who venture up the winding yew tree paths.
Reviewed By 370elizad
Absolutely worth a visit - the terracotta is beautiful and the carvings and art inside are stunning and totally unexpected!
5. Wintershall Estate
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Merrowmum - Guildford, United Kingdom
I booked this on a whim, and both my husband and I were so glad I did! Despite the weather and mud (caused by the weather!) we had a truly enjoyable afternoon, which gave us both back some of the lost joy of the Christmas season. The play starts outside and the audience moves around as the action goes from field to "inn" door back to field, then after about 20? minutes moves into the barn theatre, where the rest of the play takes place and where the audience sits on tiered wooden benches. The cast are amazing and incredibly professional, which is all the more to their credit when you know that very nearly all of them are local amateurs. The acting, costumes and singing were excellent and the use of numerous sheep, a donkey and three horses/ponies (all of whom behaved incredibly well), as well as an incredibly calm baby (at least, for the performance we saw!) just added to the magic. Use of lights, smoke and some pyrotechnics was very well done as well. Tips: arrive in plenty of time; we were in the coach park (because of the weather conditions) which was quite a distance from the performance itself, although we were given a ride in a farm buggy part of the way. The final section of the walk is quite steep uphill, although they did seem to have some transport on hand for those unable to make the ascent on foot. Make sure you have plenty of warm layers (although we were lucky and it was a warm December afternoon, I can imagine it can get very cold indeed), and think carefully about footwear, in particular - for this year's performances, due to the recent daily heavy rains, wellies were absolutely essential to avoid ruining other footwear such as walking shoes in the, at times, very thick mud, but if was frosty/icy you would probably be better with walking shoes. The website suggests bringing cushions for in the barn, but to be honest there wasn't really space to be getting them out and the benches weren't that uncomfortable anyway! If you go to an evening performance, I can imagine that a torch will be very handy for getting to and from the car park. This play is suitable for almost all ages except the very very young and anyone who is quite frail/elderly. We will almost certainly go again another year!
6. Church of St Peter and St Paul's
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By stephencF6368YM - London, United Kingdom
In attractive parkland, this is a fascinating church with features from Saxon and Norman times as well as later memorials and brasses. The Drummond Chapel differs from the rest of the church as it contains elaborate designs by Augustus Pugin, reminiscent of those in the Houses of Parliament.
7. Guildford Castle
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4.5 based on 494 reviews
Visit Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360 degree panoramic view of Guildford and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Inside you'll find a model of the original castle circa 1300, and interpretation panels tracing its history to the present day. Opening times: April to Sept: 10am to 5pm daily (last admission 4.30pm). Oct and March: Saturdays and Sundays only, 11am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Castle Grounds are free to visit and open all year from 8am to dusk. The gardens feature spring and summer bedding displays, unique each year, Victorian bandstand and passageways, pond, 17th century bowls green and Alice Garden. Bands play each Sunday in summer 2pm to 4pm. The Gardens have been awarded a Green Flag Award.
Reviewed By Ginger53B - Guildford, United Kingdom
Guildford Castle is a ruin but was never under siege. The view from the tower is magnificent. the grounds are excellently kept and a joy to see. They include the War Memorial, a bowling green, a bandstand (that doubles as a stage for summer performances) and a tribute to Alice in Wonderland in the southwest corner behind the house Dodgson wrote the stories in. It is a 'must see'.
8. St. Saviours Church
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
9. Holy Trinity Church
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By paulbL4440YV - Wokingham, United Kingdom
The interior is white-washed so fairly bright. We spoke with one of the volunteers about cathedrals we had all visited for a while. Has recently had its tower refurbished. Behind the church is an interesting graveyard with footpaths down three sides with The Royal Oak backing on to the graveyard. Very nice to spend some time away from the hubbub of the High Street then go for a beer!
10. Abbots Hospital
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
You can picture this building and it’s occupants many centuries ago. Build almost 500 years ago. Well worth a look!
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