Guildford
Properties and events in Guildford
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Ash Museum
Ash Museum is small and friendly, housed in a former chapel which is Grade II listed and has some beautiful stained glass windows.
Effingham Golf Club
Experience the history of this magnificent building from Georgian times through to being the clubhouse to one of England's top 100 golf courses.
Effingham Methodist Chapel
Join us at Effingham Methodist Chapel for a Church & village history exhibition. Some local dinosaurs, fossils and meteorites. Crafts and quiz for children. RSPB display.
Guided walk around Ripley Village
A 90-minute walk around the historic village of Ripley taken by the chairman of the local history society. Interesting old buildings and some fascinating local stories.
Henley Fort
Come and visit Henley Fort OEC the one day of the year we are open to the public to look around and visit our trig point
Holy Trinity Church Guildford
Grade I listed building. Most important Georgian church in Surrey. Built 1749-63 by James Horne in Palladian style, replacing medieval church. Enlarged in 1888 by Sir Arthur Blomfield. Fine Renaissance tomb of George Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury.
Lovelace Mausoleum
Visit the Lovelace Mausoleum at St Martin's Church, East Horsley.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Designed in the early English Saxon style and faced in flint, the church was consecrated by the Catholic Bishop of Southwark on 8 October 1913.
Prior's Field School
Prior's Field School occupies a private house designed by the renowned Arts and Crafts architect Charles Francis Annesley Voysey. Visitors can take a guided tour of key areas of the house and it's beautiful gardens.
Royal Grammar School Guildford
The Royal Grammar School: Grade I listed building dating from the late 16th century with later additions. The Chained Library and Tudor schoolroom are open. Information relating to the history of the School is on display in the schoolroom.
St Lawrence Church, Effingham
Visit this Grade II* listed church, with origins in the 12th century. Sir Barnes Wallis, inventor of the “bouncing bomb” for the 'Dambusters Raid', is buried in the churchyard.
St Mary's Church Guildford
Grade I listed. Oldest church in Guildford, dating from 10th century or earlier; extended C12-C13. Tower is oldest building in town. Pulpit where Lewis Carroll preached. Children's trail and visitor guides. 'Our Time' 2 art exhibition
St Mary's Church, Shalford: the architectural history of the Shalford churches
Come along to St Mary’s at 1430 for a talk on the history of the Shalford churches and their different styles of architecture, with a brief history of the present church's architect, Benjamin Ferrey and the Gothic Revival.
St Nicolas Church & Tower and Loseley Chapel
Grade II* listed building. Chapel is the burial chapel of the More Molyneux family of Loseley Park. Talks throughout the day and refreshments available.
St Peter and St Paul 'new' church Albury
Get an insight into the history and records of Albury Parish Church.
St. Mary's Parish Church, West Horsley, Surrey
St. Mary's is one of Surrey's oldestchurches, built around 1030 AD by Thored, the Danish Thane of the Manor of Horsley. It has a nave of some 47 feet in length. It's architectural significance boasta fine Norman and Tudor arches.
Stoke Park Railway
Guildford Model Engineering Society - home of Stoke Park Railway. Public Open Day
The Great Barn of Wanborough
Marvel at the amazing wooden structure still standing 630 years after having been built by the Monks from Waverley Abbey, and be fascinated by the exhibition showcasing 10,000 years of Wanborough history from prehistoric man to the SOE during WWII.
Watts Gallery
Explore the unique history of Watts Gallery. Enjoy free entry and tours to discover the heritage of this Arts and Crafts gem.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
A rare opportunity to learn more about this Grade II listed theatre, and the Mill Studio, which has hosted an amazing list of stars since it opened in 1965.