Pub's and Inn's Guildford Walk
Tunsgate, High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AA
Guildford was also famous for its Coaching Inns, and these flourished as the London-Portsmouth Turnkpike developed. The Inns were also centres of society for the local elite and their political parties. On the other hand, Guildford had several Temperance Hotels too! These were sometimes seen as a challenge by the publicans and their supporters.
Please note that the tour is about the history of the pubs and inns. Sorry, but we don't lead groups inside any licensed premises or organise menus!
The walk is about a half a mile long with regular stops, and about 90 minutes in duration. You should wear suitable clothing for the prevailing weather conditions.
'The ale houses were a vital facility in the town, especially on market day. In Guildford in 1570s, they were required to display the sign of a woolsack, rather than the pub signs that we know today.'
- Paul, a town guide
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1430 | Fully booked
Location & directions
Tunsgate, High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AA
- Directions:
- Tunsgate Arch High Street Guildford GU1 3AA
- Contact on day:
- Howard Barratt
- Telephone number:
- +447747627539
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pubs-inns-tickets
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173/#_events
- Booking opens:
- 08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
