Guildford

Properties and events in Guildford

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Clandon Park House

Clandon Park House, Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Clandon Park is unlike any other historic house you’ll ever visit. The fire at Clandon Park was the worst in the National Trust’s history. Discover the Trust’s plans for the house, which offer a unique X-ray view of how great houses were made.

The Great Barn of Wanborough

The Great Barn, Wanborough, Wanborough, Surrey, GU3 2JR
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7UP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The Cathedral will have bookable free of charge Tours to visitors to help them learn more about the site.

Ash Museum

Cemetery Chapel, Ash Cemetery, Ash Church Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Ash Museum is small and friendly, housed in a former chapel which is Grade II listed and has some beautiful stained glass windows.

Albury Pigeon House

1 Weston Yard, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9AF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Guildford Design Award Exhibition

131 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition of the winning projects of the 2023 Guildford Design Awards celebrating good design in the borough.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX
In person
Pre-booking not required

A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at this Grade II listed venue, which has hosted an amazing list of stars since it opened in 1965.

Guildford Quaker Meeting House (The Religious Society of Friends)

Religious Society of Friends, Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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'.

St Nicolas Church & Tower and Loseley Chapel

St Nicolas' Church, Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Albury Old Saxon Church

St Peter and St Paul Albury, Old Parish Church, Albury Park, New Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9BB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this Grade I listed ancient Saxon church, which has over 1,000 years of history and stands in the peaceful grounds of Albury Park, within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village

Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Explore the unique history of Watts Gallery - Artists' Village. Enjoy free entry and site tours to discover the heritage of the Arts & Crafts gem.

Lovelace Mausoleum

St Martin's Church, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6RL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Lovelace Mausoleum at St Martin's Church, East Horsley

Royal Grammar School Guildford

High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3BB
In person
Book on day

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 Michael's Barn Church, Farley Green

Shophouse Lane, Farley Green, Rose Cottage, Hurtwood Lane,, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9JP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Nineteenth century barn consecrated as a church in 1930.

Stoke Park Railway

London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1TU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Guildford Model Engineering Society - home of Stoke Park Railway. Public Open Day