Guildford is one of the finest town centres in the South East with a thriving retail centre and an excellent representation of chain and independently owned stores.

Guildford town centre is a conservation area, the core of which is formed by its famous cobbled High Street and a large number of important listed buildings. The High Street is pedestrianised making it a pleasant and relaxing place to shop. Water-efficient planting, colourful floral displays and cleaner streets – the result of hard work by community groups, local businesses and the team at the Borough Council – led to three top awards for Guildford in the 2006 South East In Bloom competition (read more...). In 2002 the High Street won the title of Best Street in the South in a survey by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

The town is located adjacent to the A3 dual carriageway which leads directly to Central London only 30 miles away. The M25 is some 8 miles to the North East. The town benefits from a fast, efficient rail link to London, Waterloo with a fastest journey time of approximately 35 minutes.

Guildford Castle and Grounds, Castle Street
The Castle Keep was built by Henry II as a fortress and later turned into a luxurious royal residence by Henry III. However after his death it fell into disrepair and became a ruin in the middle ages. Just behind Tunsgate Square Shopping Centre, it is set in beautiful grounds that are a riot of colour in the Spring and Summer.

The Guildhall, High Street
This great historic building opposite Tunsgate Square Shopping Centre contains a 16th Century Courtroom and 17th Century Council Chamber together with the famous 1683 gilded clock projecting over the High Street.

Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street
Built by John Child in 1660 and recently restored with many of the original features, the building now houses a local art collection together with regular art exhibitions.

Guildford Museum, Castle Arch
The Museum was founded in 1898 and houses the largest collection of archaeology, local history and needlework in Surrey, and shows the development of life in Surrey from Prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.