A busy city on the River Wey with a steep High Street which retains its Georgian character.
The modern Cathedral is set on a hill above the city, ¾ mile from the station.
Website: www.guildford.gov.uk
A busy city on the River Wey with a steep High Street which retains its Georgian character.
The modern Cathedral is set on a hill above the city, ¾ mile from the station.
Website: www.guildford.gov.uk
Tourist Information: 14 Tunsgate. Tel. 01483 444333.
Guildford Castle - Castle Street
An imposing stone tower keep containg an exhibition and situated in flower gardens.
Tel. 01483 444715.
Open*: Grounds open daily.
Conservation work on the keep was in progress during 2003, please telephone for opening arrangements.
Guildford Museum - Castle Arch, Quarry Street
Local history, Wealden ironwork, displays of needlework and items relating to Lewis Carroll.
Admission free. Tel. 01483 444751.
Open*: M-S 1100-1700.
Website: www.guildfordmuseum.co.uk
Guildford House Gallery - 155 High Street
A 17th century townhouse with many original features housing changing exhibitions of paintings,
prints and craftwork. Admission free. Tel. 01483 444740.
Open*: TWThFS 1000-1645.
Guildford Boat House - Millbrook
Boat trips on the River Wey and boats to hire. Tel. 01483 504494.
Open*: Trips available Easter-Oct.
Website: www.guildfordboats.co.uk
Dapdune Wharf NT - ½ mile (or ¾ mile via towpath)
An award-winning visitor centre which tells the story of the River Wey and Godalming Navigations
and the people who lived and worked on them. Boat trips available. Refreshments.
Tel. 01483 561389.
Open*: Apr-Oct, MThFSSu 1100-1700.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Clandon Park NT - by bus
A grand 18th century Palladian mansion. Collections of furniture, porcelain and pictures.
The gardens contain a grotto, sunken Dutch garden and a Maori meeting house. Restaurant.
Tel. 01483 222482.
The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment Museum is based at Clandon Park and open on the same days 1200-1700.
Open*: Apr-Oct, TWThSu & BH 1100-1630.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 463 from Bus Station to entrance, M-S hourly, 13 minutes journey.
Also 478/479 from Bus Station to West Clandon Crossroads (¼ mile), M-S hourly, 13 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Clandon Park is 1 mile from Clandon.
Hatchlands Park NT - by bus
An 18th century mansion with interiors by Robert Adam, set in parkland landscaped by Repton.
On display is a large display of keyboard instruments. Small garden by Gertrude Jekyll. Restaurant.
Pedestrians can approach Hatchlands Park through East Clandon village, there is no need to walk
via the A246 to the main entrance.
Tel. 01483 222482.
Open*: Apr-Oct, House TWThSu & BH (also F in Aug) 1400-1730, Park daily 1100-1800.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 478/479 from Bus Station to main entrance off A246.
M-S hourly, 15 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Hatchlands Park is 2 miles from Clandon.
Wisley Garden - by bus
Extensive gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society covering a wide variety of styles from ornamental to
fruit and vegetable gardens. Restaurant, Coffee Shop and cafés. Picnic area near car park.
Tel. 01483 224234.
Open*: Daily 1000-1800 (closes 1630 Nov-Feb). Please see website for early closing dates in June.
Website: www.rhs.org.uk
Bus: 515 from Bus Station to entrance, M-S only, hourly, 22 minutes journey.
Also Surrey Parks & Gardens Explorer Bus 515A, Sun & BH only, every 2-2½ hours, 16 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
The return bus stops opposite Wisley's entrance, please cross the busy and fast A3 with great care.
Bus 515/515A also operates from Esher and Surbiton,
and there is the 'Wisley Bus' from Woking.
Painshill Park - by bus
An 18th century landscape garden with lake, gothic temple, ruined abbey, grotto and giant water wheel. Refreshments.
Tel. 01932 868113.
Open*: Mar-Oct, TWThFSSu & BH 1030-1800 (last entry 1630). Nov-Feb, WThFSSu 1100-1600 (last entry 1500).
Website: www.painshill.co.uk
Bus: 515 from Bus Station to entrance, M-S only, hourly, 30 minutes journey.
Also Surrey Parks & Gardens Explorer Bus 515A, Sun & BH only, every 2-2½ hours, 24 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Bus 515/515A also operates from Esher and Surbiton.
Claremont Landscape Garden NT - by bus
One of the earliest surviving English landscape gardens, restored by the National Trust. Features include a
lake, island, grotto, turf amphitheatre, viewpoints and vistas. Tearoom (closed Mon & Tue). Tel. 01372 467806.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1800 but Tearoom closed Mon & Tue. Nov-Mar, TWThFSSu 1000-1700.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 515 from Bus Station to entrance, M-S only, hourly, 36 minutes journey.
Also Surrey Parks & Gardens Explorer Bus 515A, Sun & BH only, every 2-2½ hours, 27 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Bus 515/515A also operates from Esher and Surbiton,
or it is a 2 mile walk from Claygate.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.