Guildford, nestling in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty, is the county town of Surrey. A walk along its nearby cobbled High Street shows it to be steeped in history. Guildford was traditionally the stopping off point for travellers between Portsmouth and London. Lord Nelson was a frequent visitor. It is also the first recorded place where cricket was played.
TRAVELLING TO GUILDFORD
Directions by train and car From London Road station; Follow signs to the town centre, the hotel is on the right hand side, just past the G Live Centre, after about 400 metres.
From Guildford Station; Follow signs to the town centre, then follow directions to G Live, which is next door to our hotel.
From the A3; Take the exit to Burpham and follow the London Road into Guildford. This is a straight road and you will see the hotel after approximately 3 miles on your right hand side.
Parking is available at £10 per 24 hours.
GOLF IN GUILDFORD
Surrounded by some of the South East’s loveliest landscapes, yet brilliantly well connected, Guildford is great for a golfing break. Stay at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Guildford from just £120 per room per night and enjoy special rates and preferential tee times at two of Surrey’s best courses.
Sutton Green Golf Club www.suttongreengc.co.uk
Set in the gently undulating and tranquil Surrey countryside between Woking and Guildford, Sutton Green is a beautiful and secluded course with memorable views. The golf course is a par 71, 6400- yard course and stands comparison with the best in Surrey.
Tee times from midday, green fees: weekdays £25; weekends £27.50 per person for Radisson Blu Edwardian guests
Clandon Regis Golf Club www.clandonregis-golfclub.co.uk
Clandon Regis is a challenging course to golfers of all abilities. With a par of 72 and 6485 yards off the back tees it has a number of holes that require carries over water and some dog legs which demand careful club selection. The course has no temporary tees or greens and is playable all year round.
Weekday rate of £25 and weekend rate of £30 per person for Radisson Blu Edwardian guests.
ATTRACTIONS
Landmark attractions nearby include Guildford Cathedral, celebrating it's 50th Anniversary this year, Guildford Lido, offering a heated outdoor public pool until the end of summer, Spectrum- a highly rated leisure centre offering leisure and swimming pools and an ice rink amongst its attractions, National Trust properties - Box Hill, Clandon Park, Claremont Landscape Garden, Hatchlands Park, The Homewood, Leith Hill, Polesden Lacey, Shalford Mill, River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf, Winkworth Arboretum, Denbies Hillside, Headley Heath, brewery visits to the Hogs Back and Surrey Hills breweries,
INSIDER TIPS
Today Guildford offers visitors a wide choice of activities, from shopping in the nearby High Street, with all of the brand names you would expect to see in a major shopping location, to golf on one of our nearby courses (which we can arrange for you); from boat trips on the River Wey which runs through the town, to theatrical performances at the renowned Yvonne Arnaud Theatre; from wine tasting at Denbies Wine Estate in nearby Dorking to a concert at the G Live Centre, next door to the hotel.
About Guildford
Three things strike you upon arriving in Guildford, Surrey, the administrative centre of South East England. The first is its proximity to London, 27 miles northeast and an easy 40-minute train ride. This location - close to central London but on the banks of the River Wey in rolling countryside - makes Guildford one of the most desirable places to live in the UK. The second thing to strike you about Guildford is a deep sense of history. This Saxon town housed the Royal Mint in 978 and became a stronghold of William the Conqueror, who allegedly built Guildford Castle. The castle's Great Tower now functions as a visitor centre. Guildford's third most notable feature is its pleasant market-town atmosphere, with a cobbled High Street lined with upscale restaurants, shops, and galleries, and a bustling weekend street market. The town's population of around 70,000, plus residents of nearby Woking, Godalming, and Chilworth, keep a vibrant economy alive while preserving the town's historic charm.
Did you know?
Held on Guildford High Street on the first Tuesday of every month except January, the Guildford Farmers Market features locally-sourced produce, meats and more from over 50 Surrey County farmers and producers.