Radisson Blu Edwardian Guildford Hotel

Get your hands on a unique piece of art or craft work at the recently opened Gallery Craft Shop behind Guildford House....

Get your hands on a unique piece of art or craft work at the recently opened Gallery Craft Shop behind Guildford House. Choose from handmade cards, beautiful ceramics, quirky earrings and other jewelry, along with colorful pendants, interesting wall hangings, and paintings. It's a great place to browse for gifts, and you'll have the satisfaction of buying a unique product made by a local artist.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4:45pm

Do your kids go crazy for teddy bears and dolls? Take them to The Bear Garden in Guildford, tucked into quaint Jeffries...

Do your kids go crazy for teddy bears and dolls? Take them to The Bear Garden in Guildford, tucked into quaint Jeffries Passage in the town center since 1992. This store is one of the leading teddy bear specialists in the UK, selling anything from traditional bears to dolls, animals, and popular children's characters such as Alice in Wonderland and Goldilocks. Many of the bears on display are by famous German manufacturer, Margarete Steiff GmbH.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm

A boy's dream shop ­ models and model kits galore, from trains to radio-controlled cars to helicopters and...

A boy's dream shop ­ models and model kits galore, from trains to radio-controlled cars to helicopters and aircraft. This little store near Abbot's Hospital in central Guildford has everything you need to build a model plane or other vehicle from scratch, including toolkits, paints, materials and engines. It also stocks the latest Scalextric cars and a selection of books on transport and military history. On some Saturdays the staff demonstrates radio-controlled helicopters.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm

If you're traveling in Guildford with kids, stop in at The Entertainer to stock up on the latest cool toys, games, and...

If you're traveling in Guildford with kids, stop in at The Entertainer to stock up on the latest cool toys, games, and dolls. The store offers everything from Barbie dolls to remote-controlled cars to educational toys and games. There are suitable items for babies and children from 0­12, as well as knowledgeable staff who can advise on appropriate gifts. On Saturdays there are often activities for children, like a lucky dip or treasure hunt.

Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 9am-6pm; Thu 9am-8pm; Sat 8:30am-6pm

One for winter! Brora stocks gorgeous cashmere sweaters, scarves, and hats guaranteed to keep you warm on England's...

One for winter! Brora stocks gorgeous cashmere sweaters, scarves, and hats guaranteed to keep you warm on England's chilliest winter days. The cashmere all comes from a mill on the Scottish borders and the clothes are certified made in Britain. Price tags aren't cheap, but it's worth paying for the quality. As well as cashmere, the store offers a selection of other fine clothes and accessories for men, women and children.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Gorgeous designer jewelry for women and girls. Treat yourself or your loved one to a charm bracelet, pendant, or silver...

Gorgeous designer jewelry for women and girls. Treat yourself or your loved one to a charm bracelet, pendant, or silver ring. The designs are youthful and fun, as is the brightly lit store in a small shopping gallery off Guildford High Street. The Kids Collection offers pretty angel, star and heart designs in bright colors. The company has been designing jewelry for 20 years and opened its flagship store in 2008.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm

If you want your dinner parties to go down with a bang, visit this designer cutlery and tableware store in central...

If you want your dinner parties to go down with a bang, visit this designer cutlery and tableware store in central Guildford. Buy anything from silver cutlery sets to razor-sharp kitchen knives to champagne baths and bottle holders. The 300-year-old building in which the store is housed adds to the atmosphere of quality and refinement. If you're on a budget, you can check the ex-display and discount racks for some real bargains.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm

Held between 10:30am and 3:30pm on the first Tuesday of every month (except January), Guildford Farmers Market is a...

Held between 10:30am and 3:30pm on the first Tuesday of every month (except January), Guildford Farmers Market is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Fresh produce from over 50 local farmers is piled high on stalls in the High Street, along with rare types of honey, freshly baked breads and cakes, homemade apple cider, pickles and chutneys, fresh herbs, and interesting local cheeses. There is an increasing amount of organic food available.

This quintessential English high street is complete with bumpy cobbles, historic buildings and a beautiful old clock...

This quintessential English high street is complete with bumpy cobbles, historic buildings and a beautiful old clock projecting from the Guildhall. Guildford's independent boutiques have largely given way here to designer chain stores, including Jaeger, Debenhams, Monsoon and Gap, but the market town ambience remains. On rainy days, pop inside the Tunsgate Square and White Lion Walk shopping malls or take refuge in one of many restaurants and cafés along this iconic street.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun 11am-4pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

Guildford retains the ambience of an historic market town, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays when a bustling street...

Guildford retains the ambience of an historic market town, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays when a bustling street market takes over the town center. Dozens of stallholders hawk local farm produce, homemade preserves, cakes, jewelry, accessories, and vintage clothing. If the weather is good, it's a great place to pick up fresh food or browse for unique gifts. The market is open daily from mid-December until Christmas Eve.

Hours: Fri-Sat 9am-5pm