Guildford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county town of Surrey in England
About Guildford
Guildford grew up into a large town because of its location at roughly the halfway point between England's main naval port atPortsmouthand the admiralty in Greenwich,London. People travelling by horse-drawn carriage between the two would stop at inns in Guildford (such as The Angel and The Lion) to swap horses over and to refresh themselves. With the advent of the steam train in the 19th century, Guildford was no longer needed for this purpose, and it fell into decline. But as more and more people started to commute into work in London in the early 20th century, Guildford became more and more rich and popular. Guildford is the county town of Surrey, but not the administrative centre (that is Kingston upon Thames, which is actually in a London borough). It is the economic and cultural centr
Top Attractions in Guildford
Explore the best things to see and do in Guildford:
- ★Abbot's Hospital
- ★Boat trips from Dapdune Wharf
- ★Chestnuts
- ★Clandon Park
- ★Craggy Island
- ★Farnborough International Airshow
- ★G-Live
- ★Guided tour of Guildford
Where to Eat in Guildford
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brasserie Gerard
- 🍴Cote Bistro
- 🍴Fahrenheit 55
- 🍴Five & Lime
- 🍴Ha Ha Bar and Canteen
- 🍴Joe Clarks
Where to Stay in Guildford
- 🏨Acacia Villas Guest House
- 🏨Asperion Hotel
- 🏨Clavadel Hotel
- 🏨Guildford Guest House
- 🏨Harbour Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn
Guildford Travel Guide Sections
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