Things to Do in Guildford
Guildford combines a Norman castle and a cobbled high street with a river and some of the best countryside in the South East. Here is where to start.
The castle and its gardens
Guildford Castle's Norman keep stands in gardens just off the High Street. The gardens are a calm spot in the middle of the town, and the keep can be climbed in the warmer months for a view over the rooftops.
Guildford Castle's Norman keep stands in gardens just off the High Street.
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The High Street
The cobbled High Street, with the Guildhall clock hanging over it, is one of the most handsome in the South East. The lanes and passages off it are worth exploring at an easy pace.
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The River Wey
The Wey Navigation runs through the town, and the towpath makes a pleasant walk out into the countryside. Dapdune Wharf, by the river, tells the story of the waterway and its barges.
The Wey Navigation runs through the town, and the towpath makes a pleasant walk out into the countryside.
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The cathedral
Guildford Cathedral stands on Stag Hill above the town. It is a twentieth century building, with a plain, light interior and wide views from the hilltop.
Guildford Cathedral stands on Stag Hill above the town.
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The Surrey Hills
Newlands Corner and St Martha's Hill, a short drive east, give big views over the Surrey Hills and good walks. The village of Shere is nearby, and RHS Garden Wisley is a short drive north along the A3.
Newlands Corner and St Martha's Hill, a short drive east, give big views over the Surrey Hills and good walks.
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Planning a Guildford day
Start at the castle and the High Street, walk the river in the afternoon, and head out to the hills if you have a car. London is about forty minutes away by train. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Start at the castle and the High Street, walk the river in the afternoon, and head out to the hills if you have a car.
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Places worth knowing in Guildford
- Guildford CastleA Norman keep in gardens off the High Street
- The GuildhallIts clock hangs over the High Street
- Dapdune WharfThe story of the River Wey and its barges
- Guildford CathedralOn Stag Hill above the town
- Newlands CornerViews over the Surrey Hills
- RHS Garden WisleyA great garden a short drive north
Frequently asked questions
The keep opens to visitors in the warmer months, so check the season before you go. The gardens are open much of the year.
RHS Garden Wisley is a short drive north along the A3, close to the M25 junction.
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