Loseley Park is an historic manor house situated near the North Downs in Compton, just outside Guildford. Continue reading
Category Historical Attractions
Hatchlands Park
Hatchlands Park is a red-brick, Grade I listed building with surrounding gardens covering 170 hectares in East Clandon, just outside of Guildford. Continue reading
Clandon Park
Clandon Park is a spectacular 18th century Palladian mansion with extensive grounds at the foot of the Surrey Hills in West Clandon, just outside of Guildford. Continue reading
Guildford House
Guildford House, located near the top of Guildford High Street, is recognisable if not by its name, then by the beautiful and ever changing array of local artwork that remains on display in the window. Continue reading
St Mary’s Church
At least 70 years older than Guildford Castle, St Mary’s Church tower is the oldest surviving piece of architecture in Guildford, however, when the history of Guildford is mentioned, few people think of St Mary’s, even though it is almost 1,000 years old. Continue reading
Guildford Museum
Guildford Museum is run by Guildford Borough Council and can be found opposite St Mary’s Church on Quarry Street, which is literally a couple of minutes’ walk from Guildford High Street. Continue reading
Guildford Castle
Standing high upon the hill, looking down over the town as it has done for almost one thousand years, Guildford Castle is the second oldest structure in Guildford, behind the tower at St. Mary’s Church (although the rest of the church building is much more modern). Continue reading
Guildford Guildhall
Guildford Guildhall was constructed circa 1550 and was formerly used as a courtroom before the Council Chamber was added in 1683 along with the shimmering clock. Continue reading
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