Guildford is a town rich in history with a Castle dating back to 1066, a Cathedral built in 1927 when the bricks used to build it cost a mere 12.5 pence, and a Museum that covers a wide range of topics including Archaeology, Needlework, Local History and Art in Guildford. All of these attractions in Guildford are open to the public and have minimal to no costs for entry.

Explore the Castle grounds, climbing to the top for panoramic views of Guildford, admire the contemporary architecture and stained glass windows of the Cathedral and uncover the daily life of Guildford residents spanning across the ages. Whether you’re a visitor hoping to learn more about this county town of Surrey or a local that wishes to uncover the history of your fine surroundings, there is plenty to do, see and learn about in Guildford.

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.