Visit Guildford

26/09/2024

The 2025 Guildford Calendar is now available for purchase for £6.99 from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre. Guildford House Gallery, in the High Street opposite Sainsbury's.

05/09/2024

We often get asked, here in the Tourist Information Centre, for details of fairs, markets and events taking place in Guildford High Street.
Here is a list of events taking place in the Guildhall, Holy Trinity Church and the High Street for the rest of the year. There may well be more as we get nearer to December, so keep an eye out on social media or pop in to see us in Guildford House, opposite Sainsbury's in the High Street, for up to date information.

13/08/2024

There’s only a couple more Guildhall open days this year!

Open 10am until 2pm tomorrow, grab the opportunity to see inside this historic building while you can! Find out what the Guildhall has been used for over the years, and also who has visited (including royalty)!

Our amazing stewards will be on hand to tell you more!

06/08/2024

It’s been a couple of years since our Guildhall underwent extensive external redecoration, and this photo is a close up of the magnificent clock which dominates the High Street.

As we’re open today, 10am until 2pm, why not drop by and see inside?

Chat to our friendly stewards about the history of the building and wander around to see some amazing artworks and artefacts.

04/08/2024

01/08/2024

Our next Encounter Walk is only a few days away! Join the 'Fantastical Mr Carroll' walk, where you will discover what an astonishing man he was and also the two other figures important in the creation of the Alice books.
The young Alice Liddell was Carroll's inspiration for these books but what happened to her in later life? Sir John Tenniel was the illustrator of Alice in Wonderland but he gained a knighthood for his other work. On this walk you will discover what other work he was knighted for. The walks are free but to ensure your place, book on line at https://www.guildfordwalks.org.uk/the-fantastic-mr-carroll/
Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th August at 11.00 and 14.00. Meet at the town bridge.
You won't be disappointed, there really is a surprise round every corner!

01/08/2024

Guildford Book Festival Brochures are now out! Pick your copy up at Guildford's Tourist Information Centre in Guildford House, opposite Sainsbury's in the High Street.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10.00 - 16.30.

25/07/2024

The gallery is in Guildford House, in the high street. This free exhibition is a must see!

Curtis Holder: Portraits of Brotherhood...
This exhibition from Curtis Holder, winner and Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, features a compelling selection of large-scale figurative, intimate portrayals of Black men, rendered in vibrant coloured pencil on paper.

This image is Sunday 5:04am, the award-winning entry to the Guildford House Open competition 2023 by Curtis Holder.

https://www.guildford.gov.uk/whatsonatguildfordhouse

https://www.curtisholder.co.uk/portraits-of-brotherhood

18/07/2024

We have some wonderful new products associated with Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland here in the Tourist Information Centre. Why not come in and see what we have to offer? We're in Guildford House, opposite Sainsbury's in Guildford High Street open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 16.30

18/07/2024

Starts this Saturday 20th July at Guildford Museum!

Visit our new exhibition A Tale of Two Torches which opens on Saturday, in our Guildford Stories gallery.

See Austin Playfoot’s London Olympic relay torches, and other Olympic memorabilia from 1948 and 2012.

👉 Guildford Museum
👉 Wednesday to Saturday
👉 12.30pm until 4.30pm
👉 Free entry

13/07/2024

An exciting and informative walk which is full of surprises! Why not book yourself a free place now?

18/06/2024

Rainbow Squares, a wonderful display of colourful embroidery stitches and designs made by members of the Embroidery Guild. The exhibition has been extended up to and including Saturday 22nd June!
See them in Guildford House Gallery, in the high street opposite Sainsburys. Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 to 16.30. FREE ENTRY

15/06/2024

Guildford Summer Craft Market - Saturday 15 June 2024 cancelled

Please be aware that the Summer Craft Market has been cancelled today, due to forecast adverse weather conditions of strong gusts and rain.

We look forward to seeing you on the 20 - 22 June, when the market will take place again. Time: 10:00am and 5:00pm each day (9:00am and 5:30pm on Saturday 22). Location: Guildford High Street.
An opportunity to purchase inspiration crafts and design-led gifts. Artwork, jewellery, leatherwork, interiors, skincare, pottery and much more....

09/06/2024

TODAY IS OPEN FARM SUNDAY!

A wonderful oppor­tu­ni­ty to learn more about farm­ing and the coun­try­side and give farm­ers the chance to talk about what they’re so proud of: British food and farming!
Here are just a few participating farms in our area.
Please note, all events are free, however booking is required:
Tuesley Farm – Godalming GU7 1UG 10:00 – 14:00
Hampton Estate Farms – Farnham GU10 1JH 10:30 – 16:00
Bowlhead Green Farm – Godalming GU8 6NW 07:00 – 18:00
Kilnside Farm – Farnham GU10 1NS 10:00 – 17:00
Imbhams Farm – Haslemere GU21 2EX 10:30 arrival 11:00 – 17:00
For more information - www.farmsunday.org

08/06/2024

The 4th Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment marching through the Guildford today, so much respect for these soldiers.

This magnificent parade was part of County Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day

06/06/2024

Thursday 6 June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

On Saturday 8 June 2024 the Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment will be exercising the Regiment’s Freedom of Guildford by marching through the town with Colours flying and bayonets fixed.

The event will start at 12.15pm and end at 1pm

You are invited to come and commemorate this significant national anniversary:

▶️watch the parade.
▶️attend a short outdoor service outside Holy Trinity Church.

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01/06/2024

Open Farm Sunday - 9th June 2024
A wonderful oppor­tu­ni­ty to learn more about farm­ing and the coun­try­side and give farm­ers the chance to talk about what they’re so proud of: British food and farming!
Here are just a few participating farms in our area.
Please note, all events are free, however booking is required:
Tuesley Farm – Godalming GU7 1UG 10:00 – 14:00
Hampton Estate Farms – Farnham GU10 1JH 10:30 – 16:00
Bowlhead Green Farm – Godalming GU8 6NW 07:00 – 18:00
Kilnside Farm – Farnham GU10 1NS 10:00 – 17:00
Imbhams Farm – Haslemere GU21 2EX 10:30 arrival 11:00 – 17:00

For more information - www.farmsunday.org

30/05/2024

28/05/2024

Open today until 2.00pm!

Did you know that the Guildhall is home to some amazing artworks?
They include royalty, significant local figures and this, recently restored, painting of the Queen’s Regiment Parade in 1946 by Reginald Henry.

We’re open today, so why not come and take a look?

Our knowledgeable stewards from the Guildford Town Guides and of Guildford Museum will be on hand to tell you all about the history of the building too!

👉 10am until 2pm
👉 Guildhall, High Street

24/05/2024

There’s a half term holiday on the horizon. Wondering what to do in Guildford?

Take a look at our website where we’ve listed fun things to do and experience.

👉 www.visitguildford.com

Enjoy half term in Guildford. 😃

23/05/2024

Looking for some activities and events to keep the youngsters busy during half term week? Pop in to the Tourist Information Centre in Guildford High Street. Ask our friendly and knowledgeable staff for some ideas. We are open Tues-Sat. 10.00-16.30.

21/05/2024

Rainbow Squares, a wonderful display of colourful embroidery stitches and designs made by members of the Embroidery Guild.
See them in Guildford House Gallery, in the high street opposite Sainsburys, up until Saturday 25th June. Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 to 16.30. FREE ENTRY