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Guildford Hotels

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Overview

Overview

Cobbled streets, Georgian facades and a riverside location place this Surrey town a cut above the rest. Shop for high fashion, stroll by the river or discover local history in the university town of Guildford, picturesquely situated by the River Wey and surrounded by the Surrey Hills.

See

Wander along the shop-lined, cobbled High Street, enjoy free walking tours past the Guildhall's 17th-century clock and visit the Jacobean almshouse, Abbot's Hospital. There's local history to discover at the Guildford Museum, a surprisingly light interior inside the austere Guildford Cathedral and 12th-century Guildford Castle's colourful gardens.
Spend

High-street chains sit alongside independent boutiques on the High Street and North Street. Shop in Friary Shopping Centre, Tunsgate Square and Angel Gate. Browse North Street market every Friday and Saturday and the high-street farmers' market (first Tuesday of the month, except January).
Get Out

When it's sunny, locals walk and boat along River Wey Navigations and the National Trust's Dapdune Wharf. When it's hot, swim in Guildford Lido, a renovated 1930s pool, or picnic in Stoke Park's 150 acres of parkland, woodland and sensory garden. Nearby are National Trust-owned Clandon Park and Hatchland Park, as well as Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Culture

Watch classical, contemporary and children's shows at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre or visit Electric Theatre for jazz, comedy and film. See exhibitions at Harvey Gallery or discover archaeology, local history and needlework at Guildford Museum as well as former resident Lewis Carroll artefacts. Enjoy Guildford Philharmonic performances at various venues including the Cathedral and Holy Trinity Church.
Eat & Drink

Guildford's gourmet choices are plentiful. Head to Chapel Street and nearby Castle Street for south-east Asian specialities or Mediterranean menus with some venues housed in listed buildings. Find bars and pubs along Bridge Street, between the station and Friary shopping centre. Stop for tea in a side-street coffee house or relax in picturesque riverside pubs.
New Perspective

For panoramic views across the rooftops, enjoy dinner and drinks at Thai Terrace on South Hill or head up to Guildford Castle's tower where a viewing platform offers lovely views across the town.

Prepare

Prepare

Take your credit card to Guildford's shops, your walking shoes for riverside walks and city tours – and don't forget summertime swimwear for a dip in Guildford Lido.

Guildford Year

Film buffs enjoy January's Electric Theatre Film Festival before world-famous artists and new stars perform at March's biennial Guildford International Music Festival. In summer, it's Guildford Summer Festival (Jun-Aug), Guildford Flower Fiesta and Shakespeare in the Castle Grounds. In July, see top bands and street theatre at Stoke Park's three-day Guilfest while authors and celebrities attend October's Guildford Book Festival.
Public Holidays

New Year's Day, Good Friday (Mar/Apr), Easter Monday (Mar/Apr), Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday (May), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug), Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec).
Weather

The months between November and February are the rainiest, but the temperature rarely dips below freezing even in January. April is known for its showers, while the summer months – May to August – are warm (16°C –25°C). Unless Guildford is experiencing a heatwave, there is no need for air-conditioned hotel rooms.
Electricity

240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code

+44 (national), (0) 1483 + six-figure number (Guildford).
Money

Pound sterling (£) is the currency.
GMT

GMT precisely (+1 in British summertime).
Guildford Tourist Info

Guildford Tourist Information Centre website

Fit In

Home to the University of Surrey, the law college, Guildford school of Acting and the Academy of Contemporary music, a vibrant student population and with London in easy reach, the capital's eclectic style statements are no surprise even in Guildford.

Highlights

Highlights

Quaint, pretty and cobbled, Guildford is a Surrey market town on the River Wey with a lively events calendar, top shopping and historical spots.

Head to the cobbled grounds of the High Street and discover fine architecture like the Angel Inn, Guildford's only remaining coaching inn, historical Abbot’s Hospital and the Guildhall's 17th-century bracket clock. Get your cultural fix at Guildford Museum and Guildford House Gallery and visit the gardens and keep of Guildford Castle. Its 'Alice through the looking glass' statue is a tribute to author Lewis Carroll, buried in Guildford.

Along the River Wey are the National Trust-owned River Wey Navigations and Dapdune Wharf with boat hire available from Guildford Boating House. Head to Stoke Park for outdoor space, swim in Guildford Lido or head to the Spectrum Leisure Complex for ice skating, bowling and swimming.
Sightseeing Tips

There are no admission fees at Guildford Cathedral, Guildford House Gallery or Guildford Museum. Guildford Tour Guides offer free walking tours from May to September while active types will find a good deal at the Spectrum Leisure Complex which offers a Family Fun ticket and free parking.

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