Guildford
Properties and events in Guildford
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Abbot's Hospital
Grade 1 listed building. Jacobean almshouse, still in use for its original purpose.
Albury Pigeon House
Discover inside the unusual octagonal Albury Pigeon house, built in the 16th century when pigeons were used for food, and their droppings for gunpowder. Enter and see the potence (the rotatable access ladder) and the 649 pigeon holes.
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.
AudaTours Guildford Audio Tour: Cloth, Keys and Waterways
A self-guided audio tour of Guildford, exploring the wool trade, cathedral keepers, locksmiths and the workers along the Wey.
Audio tour of Guildford Castle
Look our for signs around the Castle Grounds with QR codes. Listen to stories form the castles past.
Church of St Martha-on-the-Hill
This Grade II listed hill top church, heavily restored in the 1850s by renowned local architecy Henry Woodyer is the parish church for the village of Chilworth. It has far reaching views over the Surrey countryside and beyond to the South Downs.
Church of St. Bartholomew, Wanborough
Go back to before 1066 and discover the fascinating story of the smallest parish church in Surrey - the ancient, Grade I listed Church of St Bartholomew. Gaze at the wonderful boat-shaped monastic roof and find other traces of an amazing past.
CWGC Brookwood Military Cemetery Open Day 2026
Discover the stories behind one of the UK's most remarkable heritage sites this Heritage Open Days. Join us on Saturday 12 September, any time between 10:00 and 15:00, for a free Open Day. Free admission • No booking required • All welcome
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.
Everyday Life in a Beautiful Surrey Village
Come and see how people lived in Shere Village in bygone years
Exploring the University of Surrey's Archive Collections
Come and explore the University of Surrey's Archives and Special Collections and find out what we have, what we do and how we do it. The event includes the opportunity to visit our stores and take part in a conservation session.
Family Guide and Sticker Book to Historic Guildford
Explore the history of Guildford and collect stickers along the way with our family guide
From Pottage to Pasta
Explore how our eating habits and where our food comes from have changed over the centuries.
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.
Guildford Castle Free Admission
Visit Guildford Castle Keep for free and discover the history of this Norman castle. Climb to the top of the Great Tower for stunning views, complete fun activities, and talk with knowledgeable stewards about the history of this great building.
Guildford Future Heritage Exhibition at Barclays Bank
An exhibition of winning and commended projects of the Guildford Design Awards 2025 featuring buildings and public art from a large multiple housing complex to a tiny conservation project and everything in between.
Guildford Future Heritage Exhibition at G Live
An exhibition of winning and commended projects of the Guildford Design Awards 2025 featuring buildings and public art from a large multiple housing complex to a tiny conservation project and everything in between.
Guildford Guildhall Open Day
This iconic landmark on Guildford's High Street is open to visitors for Heritage Open Days 2026.
Guildford Jazz Presents New Orleans Jazz at Abbotts Hospital Guildford
Guildford Jazz presents Live New Orleans Jazz From the Alvar Tree Frogs in the Courtyard of Abbotts Hospital as part of the 2026 Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival