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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day
Guildford Model Engineering Society home of Stoke Park Railway. Site open free to the public, with miniature steam train rides available, Garden Railways and indoor Railway Layout in operation. Small display about the history of the society.
Guildford Quaker Meeting House (The Religious Society of Friends)
The Meeting House is a Grade II Listed place of worship, opened well over 200 years ago, in 1806. The building, replaces the earlier place of worship and burying ground across the other side of North Street on the land now called 'Quakers Acre'.
Guildford United Reformed Church
Come and visit Guildford United Reformed Church, the building of which was completed in 1965. See the unusual octagonal shaped sanctuary with its lantern of stained glass, and the organ which was enlarged and moved to the present building when opened
Guildhall Open Day
This iconic landmark on Guildford's High Street is open to visitors for Heritage Open Days 2026.
Hatchlands Park
Set in a tranquil parkland, explore this Georgian country house with its unusual collection of pianos including some owned by Chopin, Bizet and Elgar. Families will love the natural adventure area in the woodland with its treehouse and bug burrow.
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.
Historic vehicles, Guildford High Street
Historic vehicles on display in the beautiful historic setting between Abbots Hospital and Holy Trinity Church. Fire engines, pre-First World War cars.
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.