Welcome to Guildford

Guildford is a historic town located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Wey and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the Saxon era, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is Guildford Castle, which was built in the 11th century and offers stunning views of the town and surrounding countryside. The town is also home to the University of Surrey, which is one of the top universities in the UK.

Guildford is a bustling town with a vibrant cultural scene. There are many art galleries, museums, and theaters to explore, as well as a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Guildford Fringe Festival, which showcases local talent in music, theater, and comedy. The town is also known for its beautiful parks and gardens, including Stoke Park and the Surrey Hills, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Guildford is a great place to live, work, and visit. The town has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It is also well-connected, with excellent transport links to London and other major cities in the UK. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Guildford has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.3°C

Feels Like: 11.4°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Royal Grammar School Guildford Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Dr Jon Cox	High Street Guildford GU1 3BB 1483880600 School Website
Sandfield Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katharine Collins	Stoke Road Guildford Surrey GU1 4DT 01483566586 School Website
Pewley Down Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Dr Clare Brunet	Semaphore Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3PT 01483570038 School Website
Guildford High School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Boulton	London Road Guildford GU1 1SJ 1483561440 School Website
Holy Trinity Guildford C Of E Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Dr C L Brunet	Addison Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3QF 01483539033 School Website
St Nicolas C Of E Aided Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Emma Smart	Portsmouth Road Guildford Surrey GU2 4YD 01483561639 School Website
Guildford County School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steve Smith	Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU2 4LU 01483504089 School Website
Tormead School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr David Boyd	Cranley Road Guildford Surrey GU1 2JD 1483575101 School Website
University Of Surrey Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Max Lu	Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH 1483300800 School Website
Queen Eleanors Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Curtin (Interim Head)	Queen Eleanor's Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7SD 01483561323 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
London Road (Guildford) York Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DQ 0.33 Miles

Guildford Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT 0.44 Miles

Shalford Station Approach, Shalford, Surrey, GU4 8LE 1.57 Miles

Farncombe Station Road, Farncombe, Surrey, GU7 3NF 3.11 Miles

Clandon The Street, West Clandon, Surrey, GU4 7TE 3.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Logan's Taxi Service 01252 758754 30 Andover Way, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3RJ 0.16 Miles
Guildford Cars 01483 577500 15A Epsom Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JT 0.20 Miles
A3 Cars And Guildford Taxis 01483 300011 15A Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JT 0.20 Miles
Airport Travel Cars 01483 537057 George Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4NR 0.33 Miles
G T A Taxis 01483 450045 5 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AB 0.41 Miles
City Cabs And Cars Ltd 01483 560063 5 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AB 0.41 Miles
Alpha Cars 01483 564656 5 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AB 0.41 Miles
Guildford Radio Taxis 01483 888666 5 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AB 0.41 Miles
James Lewis Executive Cars 01483 831024 74 Cline Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3NH 0.46 Miles
Surrey Cars Executive And Corporate 01483 456456 77-83 Walnut Tree Cl, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UH 0.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ram Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ram Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sydenham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tunsgate Arch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prudential Buildings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Prudential Buildings High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Harvey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Star Corner Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Semaphore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandfield Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower North Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Guildford Action 01483 533942	Beverley Hall 71 Haydon Place Guildford Surrey GU1 4ND
Dapdune House Surgery 01483 400200	Dapdune House, Wharf Road Woodbridge Road Guildford Surrey GU1 4RP
Austen Road Surgery 01483 564578	Austen Road Surgery 1 Austen Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3NW
St. Luke's Surgery 01483 510030	St.Luke's Surgery Warren Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3JH
Wodelands Avenue Branch	91/93 Wodelands Avenue Guildford Surrey GU2 4YP

Local Stores

Guildford - Connaught House
255 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3BS
01483 565369
Store Website
0.19 miles

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SPAR - Lower Eashing
Eashing Service Station
A3 Southbound
Lower Eashing
Godalming
GU7 2QG
01483 416803
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Doctors Guildford
81 Epsom Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3PA 01483 566322 Guildford@petdoctors.co.uk Website 0.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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open to midnight in case of emergencies
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open to midnight in case of emergencies
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open to midnight in case of emergencies
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open to midnight in case of emergencies
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open to midnight in case of emergencies
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open to midnight in case of emergencies

Medivet Guildford
Stocton Close Woodbridge Road Guildford Surrey GU1 1HR 01483 575155 guildford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.77 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets Now (Guildford)
C/O Stocton Veterinary Centre Stocton Close Woodbridge Road Guildford Surrey GU1 1HR guildford@vets-now.com 0.77 miles

Animals Treated
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Guildford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Woodbridge Retail Park Woodbridge Road Guildford Surrey GU1 1EE guildford@vets4pets.com Website 1.00 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Oak Barn Veterinary Centre
Tilehouse Barn East Shalford Lane Guildford Surrey GU4 8AE 01483 455355 hello@oakbarnvets.com Website 1.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hunters Lodge Veterinary Practice
41 Woodbridge Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 9AD 01483 570782 enquiries@hunterslodgevets.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Newlands Corner
Drove Rd Albury Guildford GU4 8SE 2.73 miles Newlands Corner Car Park Off A25

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Blackheath Common
Large Heathland With Many Different Paths And Routes Blackheath Dog Walk Sampleoak Ln Chilworth Guildford GU4 8RB 3.12 miles

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Puttenham Common
Lovely Area To Walk At The Moment (June), There Are Several Walks All Which Boast Beautiful Views. The Fields Have A Gorgeous Meadow Feel To Them, Great If Your Dog Loves To Do 'Find' The Ball In The Long Grass! Located Just Off Suffield Lane. Suffield Ln Guildford Lancashire GU3 1BE 5.27 miles Just Off Suffield Lane

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Pitch Hill
Views, Woods, Paths. Plenty Of 4G To Avoid Getting Lost. I Park In Car Park 3 But There Are Car Parks All Around The Surrey Hills Pitch Hill Cranleigh Lancashire GU6 7NW 6.71 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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The Anchor Pyrford
The Anchor Hotel Pyrford Lock Wisley Woking Lancashire GU23 6QW 6.88 miles

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Ockham And Chatley Heath
Old Ln Cobham KT11 1NA 7.37 miles Head South On The M25 And Take The Exit For The A3. Turn Right At The Round About But Stay Left. You Will Think You Are Heading On The A3 But You'Ll See A Sign On The Left To Ockham Common. Rather Than Parking In The Cafe Keep Going Another 100M And Park In A Small Car Park To Avoid The Crowds.

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	21.9°C	20.9°C	20.7°C	20.6°C	23.1°C	26.7°C	25.8°C	27.7°C	29.1°C	27.1°C	24.5°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	21.9°C	20.9°C	20.7°C	20.6°C	25°C	26.7°C	28.4°C	30.6°C	30.6°C	28.1°C	25.9°C	24.8°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.4°C	18.7°C	17.3°C	16.3°C	20.3°C	23.8°C	25.2°C	26.6°C	27.1°C	26.8°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	20.4°C	18.7°C	17.3°C	16.3°C	20.3°C	25.2°C	27°C	28.7°C	29.1°C	28.3°C	26.2°C	21°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	17.9°C	15.4°C	13.7°C	12.6°C	14.5°C	17.7°C	21.4°C	23.1°C	23.2°C	22.6°C	20.6°C	19.4°C
Feels Like	17.9°C	15.1°C	13.1°C	11.8°C	14.1°C	17.6°C	21.4°C	24.3°C	24.7°C	24.6°C	20.6°C	19.4°C

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