Fun things to do in Guildford: 27 fun attractions and activities

Stunning! What the beautiful scenery! Totally recommend it. Nothing inside the castle but not the rooftop. You'll see the wonderful city view.

Take a breather whilst shopping and take a relaxing visit the castle gardens which is situated not far from the High Street. The place is beautifully kept and the gardens are really well planted up notably with spring bulbs AND also for the summer season. I advise you not to miss both the upper and the lower levels of the grounds. The castle mound itself is a bit of a climb but well worth it for the view. The castle does open to but I've never been inside. There is a fascinating little statue as a tribute to Lewis Carol who wrote 'Alice Through The Looking Glass' very nearby when he lived here. I thoroughly recommend this little gem of a place to anyone...

Lovely place Very very Spiritual. If you want to do Meditation/ manifestation or wants to connect to the Cosmos/Nature basically 5 elements air,water,earth,sky and fire. This is the place for people seeking positivity in their life. People with Negative energy could find it a difficult place to sit for long. Chant "OUM 🕉 " this is the vibration of creation of this Universe. Thank you

Beautiful little castle in the heart of the city! Absolutely stunning garden!!! If you are down town don't miss visiting this gem. Really beautiful.

12 oct 2025. Shining Sunday. Today take south western railway from London Waterloo to Guildford with 2 stops. 40mins. Visit Beautiful garden surrounded Guildford Castle. & easy walking tour around Guildford. Beautiful flowers.

A beautiful cute small (compared with large gardens/parks) garden around the historic castle. We visited for the seasonal flowers. Easy access to Guildford town centre so such a great place for a short break after lunch and dinner.

Stunning! Hard to believe this is all in the centre of the town! The gardens in summer are mind blowingly well kept! And of course being surrounded by amazing pubs and restaurants this is a great spot to waddle around

12 oct 2025. This morning travel by rail from London Waterloo at 10am to Guildford to meet up with friend for a 3 hours walking visit to Guildford. Wonderful walk up the hill from railway station. & town centre.

Guildford's most recognisable landmark, this modernist cathedral was designed in the 1930s by Edward Maufe, and consecrated in 1961. The imposing red brick tower is visible from much of Guildford thanks to the cathedral's elevated position at the top of Stag Hill, affording it good views over town. The cathedral's exterior is simple, but with enough detail not to appear austere. The statues on the west front are the newest feature, added in 2005. Stepping inside, I was immediately struck by how bright and spacious the cathedral felt, the large windows allowing an abundance of natural light to reach the building's interior. High ceilings and towering arches further enhance the sense of space. The cathedral is very well maintained, spotlessly clean inside and out. The blue ceiling decoration and sparkling organ pipes stand out amongst internal features. Services are held regularly and events are hosted on special occasions, so it's worth checking the website before visiting to be sure you'll be able to look inside. There's accessible onsite parking for visitors to the cathedral, while a café, shop and toilet facilities are located inside.

Lovely modern cathedral. Free parking for 2 hours is a bonus, giving you plenty of time to walk around. Easy to access from the motorway too.

Guildford Cathedral’s simple, modernist architecture feels both grand and welcoming. A lovely stop if you’re in the area, whether for history, quiet contemplation, or just a great view over Guildford.

One of the newer British Cathedrals built in the 20th century. Aestheticly pleasing but somewhat too clean and lacking atmosphere as with many of its older contemporaries

An interesting modern cathedral. The threads display was excellent. I would like to return when no craft show, so I can really enjoy the space. Really nice cafe also. Had coffee and an excellent slice of cake.

Visited the cathedral to see threads through the cross by Jacqui Parkinson. Stunning display

Cute little museum with a lot of items from different periods to look at. Would spend more than 10-15 mins here. Got accessible toilet on the ground floor and kids area

It is a small museum. Friendly staff with good local knowledge guided me to find the castle nearby. The display there isn't much interested to some people.

Lovely experience and the staff were beautiful and helpful. Also they recommended a few other historical sites. Best experience

I was surprised by the displays in this small museum. The items take you through different periods. It's great for families. I went with my 3 year-old granddaughter, who enjoyed doing the Easter trail with me and the toys on display. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Nice place just outside of Guildford castle. It has many old age items to look into. Good place for history lovers. They have many old items like cycle, old stitching, old clothes, old bungalows in displays

Nice kept flowers. Amazing environment!

Great little museum. Friendly staff too and a great atmosphere.

What a wonderful Park, with a fountain ⛲️ and a lake 🌊 had quiet a few courts aswell and a kids playground too. A lovely place no doubt on a nice sunny day but actually came here at the beginning of winter last year. Would love to go back in nicer weather when in Guildford next 😊

Tranquil and beautiful. There’s a kids playground, mini golf course, shallow pool which was closed off on the day that I visited & a pristine Pond.

What a beautiful place this is to go to they even have a paddling pool for little children plenty places go & have a walk with your family & have a payment. Just please remember to a take your wish away with you or put it in one of the many bins what are in grounds.

Stock Park is a great place to visit! I had a really nice experience overall — the environment was pleasant and everything was well-maintained. Definitely worth checking out.

A great and large park to visit. The Japanese garden is really nice and scenic and everything seems well maintained. Can be a bit muddy but a great spot to walk around

Such a nice place to walk as the sun goes down. Plenty of space on the grass and benches. I notice the children's pool has metal barriers around it must times I see it (I wonder why it's out of use so much.) The huge student accommodation has added a great 6-floor block of brick in one corner. But it brings live of a different kind.

Stoke Park is located around 12 minutes away from Guildford High Street by walk. It is a 52 acre open park with trees on a corner, children’s park on another side with a paddling pool and model boat pond, skate boarding rink on yet another side. The Stoke park itself is open always, the children’s park may have some time slots though. The space and openness of park provides a sense of feel good and freedom. People with dogs often bring them to the park for a walk and some play. In summer it’s also a good place to have picnics and generally absorb the sunlight.

Newlands Corner is a wonderful spot in the Surrey Hills with beautiful views over the countryside. It’s a peaceful place where you can enjoy nature, whether you’re walking, cycling, or just relaxing and taking in the scenery. The trails are well-marked and suitable for different levels, from gentle strolls to longer hikes through the woodland and open fields. There’s parking available on-site, and facilities like toilets and a café, which makes it convenient for families and visitors. It’s also dog-friendly, so it’s a popular place for dog walkers. On clear days, the views are absolutely stunning, and it’s a great place for photography or a picnic. Overall, Newlands Corner is a perfect destination for fresh air, exercise, and enjoying the beauty of the Surrey Hills countryside.

Stunning views from this corner. You can either bike from any direction if you are in surrey to enjoy the uphill as well as descents. Great place to bring your dogs along with you.

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit. Lovely British landscape with woods and wonderful walks. Easy to park up and take a picnic to enjoy too.

Lovely place for a coffee and a stroll, or sit down if you prefer! Quite a big area for walking and some picturesque trails to Chilworth and St. Martha's Church. A popular meeting place for bikers and dog walkers, great views of the surrounding area.

Absolutely beautiful landscape. Car park is right at the top of the hill so you can see the amazing views, perfect place to relax and have a picnic

Lovely views across Surrey Hills and beyond. Ample free parking, suitable for vans, motorbikes and cars. Great food shack with very friendly staff. Dog friendly. Public loos on site. Lots of walkers, bikers and bicyclists enjoying the sunshine today.

Beautiful spot. Fantastic views of the Surrey hills. I always try to stop here on my way home from Wisley Lots of parking and some great walks if you're fit enough to manage hills. I've tried the cafe previously and the drinks and food were great, much better than I'd anticipated. I do always have to save a gap for an ice cream from Shere Delights which is 5 miles away!

A lovely spot. The location, building, café and art are great. The staff very helpful. The signing could be a little clearer particularly as it was our first visit. Would have loved to see a bit more of the house. The daffodils were out it was a lovely sunny but cold day. The Chapel is wonderful.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Watts Gallery. The paintings by by George Watts weren't to my taste, but I enjoyed the other works, and specifically those by his wife Mary. The chapel in the cemetery is truly wonderful and worth a visit on it's own. The whole chapel building and internal artwork is magnificent. The tea shop has good gluten free cakes and meal options, which is a bonus for coeliacs. It was busy and well run by friendly staff. The gift shop is exquisite. Overall, a great place to wonder at an interesting slice of British art, slight excentricity dollop of philanthropy.

This is an amazing place. It should be better known. The complex includes a substantial gallery of 19c art, the artists home and studio, a visitor centre with shops and cafe, AND a memorial church with cloister! I only heard of it cos we are members of Historic Houses. We went on a Bank Holiday and it was still pretty quiet. The impression is of a disorganised staff relying heavily on volunteers, making the £18 entry feel pretty steep. Good cafe in visitor centre and a nice little satellite in the house.

The Watts Gallery is a wonderful tribute to two prolific and talented artists and showcases a large body of their work. The entrance fee allows entry both to the gallery and to the nearby home and studios of the artists so is good value. The staff were very knowledgeable and keen to share their knowledge which puts the works in a historical and cultural context. I just wish I had allowed more time for my visit as 3.5 hours wasn't enough!

The galleries were fantastic and their house wonderful but the Chapel defies belief. Leave it til last as it will blow your mind

Fabulous visit and tour, so much to see and learn about the history of the place as well as current exhibitions. highly recommend exploring the gardens, shop and beautiful cafe.

This is an amazing Arts and Craft Gallery with lots to learn about how the gallery, grounds and house fits into the local area. The grounds are interesting to walk around and also to visit the Chapel, which is amazing.

A beautiful small chapel. I would recommend visiting as part of the Watts Artist village gallery and House to understand the full context and history.

A wonderful gem of a terracotta chapel with intricate ceramic work created by the local community inspired, designed and managed by artist Mary Watts. When you think you have seen all of the outside, your eyes fall on another wonderful detail. And yet another. And then you still have the inside with its beautiful frescos and the cemetery itself to see. Really worth the visit.

If you're looking for something unique, please don't miss this chapel, even if it's just 5minutes out of your day. Incredible architecture which is well explained inside the Chapel. Have always found the space unlocked to enjoy. We parked at the nearby Watts Gattery and took the short 5min walk there.

What a stunning piece of architecture, both inside and out. Worth a detour if you're in the area for sure.

Stunning arts and crafts chapel with wonderful terracotta detailing outside, and spectacular colour and decoration within. The unusual design by Mary Watts is like no other I've seen in the UK. The chapel is open daily, softly illuminated inside and includes a book of information in the centre of the room. The cemetery itself is very peaceful and worth a walk around while visiting. There's a small amount of parking by the road outside.

Watts Chapel is a true spectacle, situated in an unexpected location that adds to its splendour. The stunning art deco reliefs captivate with intricate details, creating a visual spectacle. The architectural structure exudes powerful femininity, making it a unique and empowering experience. A real hidden masterpiece, Watts Chapel beautifully combines art and architecture to leave a lasting impression.

Blown away by this beautiful little chapel in the village cemetery of Compton in Surrey. The inside walls are completely covered with lavish decoration in terracotta relief carving and paintings. According to the local council, it is "a unique concoction of art nouveau, Celtic, Romanesque and Egyptian influence”. My photos in no way capture the beauty and creativity that it bestows. Simply stunning!

We are fortunate to experience many other National Trust properties throughout the UK. This one is probably the closest to where we live, so we decided to visit. Having done the red/ pink trail, we found it rather mundane and there is nothing that would immediately take one's breath away. The house was closed and surroundings aren't manicured, but there it's s fair bit of ground to explore. It's good if you are a dog walker or just want a casual stroll. I can see the paths being quite muddy in wet weather. Overall, compared to others, this NT property isn't the best kept or the most pretty. May come neck when the house reopens.

Website says it's open with a photo of the house.. I come 60 miles expecting to see a house albeit recovering from fire. Only the garden lawn is open. Misleading, untrue description.

Very disappointed. The house is closed and wrapped after the fire. The grounds were open, but no staff around, no facilities, the grounds aren't being looked after. Ok for a little walk but not worth going out of your way for.

Beautiful gardens. The house wasn't open for tours but there are 2 long walls with interesting history as well as the placards throughout the garden.

Really fascinating time to visit, following the terrible fire in 2015. You don a hardhat and put on a high-vis jacket to enter the house. The house was completely gutted and you can see right back to the brick work. Information boards show before and after images - as well as the history of the building. Go if you can - and take advantage of this unique opportunity.

It's now four year's on since Clandon Park caught fire and caused massive devastation to what was a wonderful National Trust property. Unfortunately there is not too much to view at the moment. The National Trust have opened up the property so that the general public can see what remains of the property. They are hoping that they will be able to let the general public see the changes as they renovate Clandon Park and eventually reinstate it to it's former glory. I

An amazing place to visit, nice and quiet. There is an opportunity to visit the house including the basement. The Dutch garden is lovely to see.

What a gem! Beautiful building with original features, a lovely cafe' and gift shop. Great yearly art exhibition too. Recommended

Lovely place to visit - super Embroidery exhibition and great little gift shop downstairs - pity there’s no coffee I. The courtyard.

The most amazing little craft shop at the bottom of the stairs of the house gallery, beautiful handmade items and very affordable! A rare find on the high street nowadays.

Great old building . Good exhibition, lovely cafe and gift shop. Friendly staff and a quiet oasis away from the traffic and noise. A real hidden gem!

An unusal place which is well worth a visit as the gallery part is free. They do very nice food and the gift shop is great for prezzies. It also doubles up as the tourist centre so should be able to answer all yourquestions.

Also the Information Centre in Guildford. Lovely old building. Small gift shop and café downstairs. Upstairs access may be tricky for some, as there's no lift.

Nice historic building with regular exhibitions of quality. There is a nice little cafe hidden at the back, pleasant in summer.

Exceeded expectations and for only £8 per person, it represented excellent value for money. It is a busy place but we still had a very enjoyable time and it was perfect for the heatwave! The pool was clean and the grit that many complain about it is coming from people walking barefoot into the water. Staff very efficient and doing their best to make sure everyone had a great time.

Wow! 50m pool gently heated to around 23° when we visited for an evening lane swim. Booked in advance via the website. Free parking on site. Clean (poolside, unheated) changing cubicles (males turn right/women left from the entrance) with plenty of hot showers, toilets, and family changing cubicles. Need 20p (non-refundable) for poolside lockers. Clean, well-maintained pool.

We bought tickets before seeing the reviews (rookie move) and almost didn’t bother going thinking it would be akin to Sodom and Gomorrah. Spoiler: it wasn’t. We parked (on instruction) at the college next door; it was free, but I suspect we were only allowed there as term had finished (at least for college students). It was a ridiculously hot day (August 11) and we were told there was something like 2,500 people there. While there were lots of kids, it was mainly pre-school as the term hadn’t come to an end. We arrived at 10:30. It took us less than three mins to get in and on our way. It looked (and was) clean and well maintained. We found ourselves a spot by the hedge in the park to the right (where Mexican cafe is). Yes, it got busy, but there was enough space for everyone. The pool is a little chilly when you jump in, but you get used to it very quickly. Most people were well behaved and only one or two played music (but not very loud). We’d come prepared with our own chairs, cool box and food - this was the best idea. Would we go back? Absolutely.

Hot day so inevitably rammed which means parking close by is impossible, queues to get in and queues for food/drink/ice cream are very long. Have lanes in the pool even in that situation with 5 people using them and hundreds in the open pool area squashed in. and then half the pool is roped off because it's too cloudy with sun cream to see the bottom. I would avoid on very hot days and come when it's low to mid 20s for a nicer experience

Great outdoor 50m pool with loads of grass areas to relax on. Even when fully booked (2900 ticketed event 22/06/25 fully sold out) there is space to set out towels and blankets. Just don't expect to get food or drinks quickly! Best to take yr own. For an almost beachside feeling on a good sunny day you can't beat this place. Parking on site is limited though. Walk from Spectrum nearby bigger car park is "only 10mins walk" (as it says on Lido website) if you were in the Olympic walking team and have nothing to carry or kids to herd. Enjoy.

So disappointed with my visit to Guildford lido today! What used to be a gorgeous day out with a reasonable amount of people where it was a pleasurable experience was an absolute nightmare today with the lido being completely overfilled! Far too many people were sold tickets and it has put me off ever coming back!! I’m sure I’m not alone in this. I would usually spend the day with my children but by 2pm it was like get me out of here now & we left! Even my children were happy to leave and that’s saying something.

It's lovely here. i think you would love it too.Although the food is expensive, it's worth it because the food was brilliant 👏 😀 👌 I would definitely come back here

We came to The Boileroom to watch Charli2Na and it was our first ever time visiting. Parking/ Finding the venue: Via google maps is easy and very accurate but i dont reccommend driving to the venue, drive to the nearby multistorey and walk, its only a couple of minutes walk or take a train/bus. The Waitrose opposite physically locks its gates 30mins after closing so dont park there! Theres a bus stop on the main route opposite. At the door: Staff were super helpful friendly and welcoming. Drinks: Reasonably priced, i believe you can pay a 1.50 cup fee and buy/ reuse your cup for the night which is a very cool incentive to reduce waste and water etc. Bar staff: Super friendly and happy, informative and welcoming. The venue: For a gig is intimate, which is honestly great, but if youre seeing a well known act (as reviews below also advise) i'd say get there early so that you find a good place to stand. The layout of the stage in relation to access routes and the bar areas can make it tricky to see the stage and stand comfortably if the venue is nearer capacity- this is the only real downside to the venue id say. I do apprexiate however that this is generally the case at gigs that you arrive early for a better view, but it was quite frustrating at times that it was so restricted (see attached photos from our view) i do appreciate that this cannot realistically be helped though, so this is not reflected in the score. Atmosphere: Truely this gig still gives me a warm feeling to think about it, the fact staff were so incredibly welcoming made my previous stresses over trying to find parking, quickly settle! The crowd were fantastic, diverse range of ages all very excited for and enthusiastic of the main act. The sound: The gig was fairly quiet actually, id have loved perhaps for a tiny bit more volume, again though, this may be in part influenced by the location/angle we were stood. It did mean that chit chat of nearby people at the bar could interfere with your experience- again, get there earlier. I imagine too, being on the outskirts of a residential area, there may be restrictions on noise limits for the sake of neighbouring properties and earlier shut off times may be enforced for this sake, especially on midweek shows. Overall: Fantastic venue Get there early Dont park in Waitrose Buy your cup and save some wastage Be kind to the staff as theyre doing an amazing job. Prepare for a fantastic evening.

Great music venue - stage and inside bar. Good bar prices. Gets very hot inside if crowded. Outside garden with tables - limited food and drink available to purchase.

I went to see Ariel Posen on his first day of tour in the UK, he clearly felt at home in the Boileroom and I believe it’s a very special place for a lot of musicians. The atmosphere was great in this urban looking pub/cultural establishment. Cons: the drinks price is a bit on the high side (over £8 for a pint)

Saw Hue and Cry last night at the Boileroom. Awesome band and great acoustic set was let down by it being ridiculously hot - so hot we kept having to go outside, poor sound mixing and lots of drunk people off to one side talking super loudly and disturbing everyone. Not my first visit to the Boileroom but probably my last. Disappointing venue - but excellent band

Went for the Rifles gig. It's great to see venues like this and a good atmosphere but the sound was poor for the money spent on the ticket. Give it a go though!

leaving a 1 star review because we ate at “the haus of wurst” and the food was absolutely inedible. I never usually complain about food but the pretzel was like a brick, just so so stale, and the curry wurst was completely cold and bland. They also didn’t provide the aperol spritz it was meant to come with in their “meal deal” and said we had to go to the bar. Well we went to the bar and they said they can’t do it either, so we didn’t get the drink that we paid for either. We returned the food as it was totally and completely inedible, it really was that bad... Was told would get a refund but they never did and this is why I’m leaving the 1 star review.

The boiler room is a fantastic small local music venue. When a few hundred people are packed into the tiny space you get a real buzzy atmosphere. The bar staff are friendly and efficient. There is also a nice patio area outside which is ideal to cool down on warm nights.

Nicely kept area of scenic countryside that narrowly escaped housing development before being saved by the community. A modern monument to its preservation stands at the top of the down. The location, right on the edge of Guildford, makes it easily accessible from town. It's also reasonably close to St Martha's Hill, where free parking is available. Heading to Pewley Down from here and back through Chantry Wood makes for a very pleasant circular walk. There are quite a few benches around the top of the down, overlooking lovely views and providing the ideal place for a short rest stop. On the north side, there are far reaching views over Guildford and its unusual cathedral.

The views across the surrounding countryside are truly rewarding, especially on a clear day, when the rolling hills and patchwork fields stretch out before you. Within the woods themselves, you’ll find a lovely mix of trees, some striking in size and shape, creating a calming canopy overhead. The atmosphere here is wonderfully tranquil—you really do feel as though you’ve stepped away from the bustle of everyday life. On our visit, we were fortunate to enjoy warm, sunny weather, which made the experience even more memorable. Whether you’re walking alone, with a partner, or as a family, Chantry Woods is an ideal spot to relax, breathe in the fresh air, and reconnect with nature. For those planning a visit, there is a free car park nearby, making access easy and stress-free. In addition, there is a small, privately run campsite close to the woods, which must be booked in advance. Facilities include water outlets and toilets, though these appear to be seasonal. When we visited, the site was empty and the WCs were closed, but it looks like it would be a peaceful place to stay for anyone wishing to extend their time in the area. Overall, Chantry Woods is a delightful walking destination, offering just the right mix of woodland charm, open vistas, and gentle hills. It’s a wonderful reminder of the natural beauty lying just beyond Guildford, waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for a refreshing countryside escape, this walk is well worth adding to your list.

Absolutely stunning place. Especially, ones you get on the top of the hill it's just breathtaking views. Not far from London. Great, getaway to recharge and relax. Lovely people on the trails. Love it and recommended. Perfect to relax, recharge, hike. To add more, to this beautiful view, also you will find horses to watch - stunning.

One of my favourite places for a dog walk. Beautiful views and only a short walk from the Chantries woodland and St Martha's Church.

Super chill hill, great for dog lover ✨😳 Perfect for a picnic, you can see a wonderful view of the farm down the hill. Easy to go, doesn't take long to walk from the town center.

A lovely view and outdoor space incredibly close to the town centre if you don’t mind walking up the hill. Has been busy during COVID which is nice to see as people are using the space to get some fresh air and exercise. Bikes are allow along here, great access to the Surrey Hills if you are into riding. If you are lucky you might see a Deer in the chantry woods which are looked over from Pewley down

Nice to escape the town, even though it's a nice town. Some attractive ( and expensive ) properties enroute up to the downs but worth the walk. Views over to the right coming out of town are quintessential English countryside. Sadly, for me anyway, the views to the left once u head through the hedgerows to look back toward town and the nature reserve, are somewhat spoilt by an unacceptable housing development of identical town houses stretching in a long line away from the town. Personally I think the planning department in allowing this are not lovers of nature or country walks or even interesting English architecture. It's an eyesore. And yes, I do understand a need for housing, but I would not have allowed this to blight the area. Hence not a five stars for me.

This is such a wonderful place for a gentle stroll or a picnic, and an absolute must-see destination in the Spring, when the bluebells are in bloom. The carpet of pretty flowers, with their delicious fragrance, set among contrasting lime green beech leaves is a tonic for the soul. There's a free car park nearby at Halfpenny Lane or you can even walk from Guildford, and you won't need a jetpack to get here. You should also consider combining your visit with a walk up to St. Martha's Church for some great views over the Tillingbourne Valley. If you've got a dog, bring it - dogs like it here. Your dog will have fun!

Seeking a peaceful nature escape near Guildford? Chantry Woods is a must-visit, especially now! It's a bluebell paradise, with vast carpets of vibrant blue creating a truly magical and fragrant experience. Enjoy relaxing strolls through the woods and take in the lovely views across the Surrey Hills. Late April/early May is peak bluebell season – don't miss it for a truly beautiful and calming experience! Remember to stick to the paths to protect the flowers.

Attractive area of woodland at its best during the Bluebell flowering season from mid April to early May. Walking through the woods and enjoying the occasional views over the Surrey Hills, you'd never guess you were so close to the edge of Guildford. There's free parking at St Martha's Hill a few minutes walk away. It's a great place for short dog walks not far out of town, or a good starting point for longer walks. Well marked paths head out over Martha's Hill and down into the Tillingbourne valley at Chilworth Gunpowder Mills.

Amazing vast wood area perfect for dog-walking and camping with marshmallows roasting over a bonfire Went for a camp trip previous in the warmer months with a couple of friends. Had a great time. Just remember to contact the council for permission first and bring the right gear.

Surprisingly nice. Bit of heather, loads of chestnuts and oaks. Pasture nearby. You can watch the species composition change as you move through the woods. Large enough and maintained enough that it's not eroded to pieces. A mycophile's dream -- dozens of mushroom species -- and the place is generally FERNtastic. ;)

A beautiful wild woodland with wonderful views and absolutely no facilities, which keep the rif raf away. One of my top places on the planet

Beautiful place, great to recharge, hike and getaway from the city to relax. Lovely people on the way, great place also to walk with 🦮🐕, some animals you might meet on the way like cows, horses and deers .

I am devastated it is closing down. I have 3 kids under 5 and we were going to several shows a year, as many as we could really. What a great place. What a shame.

Wow what a great little venue. Recently saw the Gordon Wellard septet and enjoyed it so much we immediately bought tickets for a couple more gigs. Keep up the good work. Dropped a star because they recently stopped selling Firebird beer in the bar. Only alternative Newcastle Brown Ale!?

It's a great venue. This visit we actually sat in the bar area to watch the wonderful Charlie Dore, who was as lovely and talented as ever. The Electric Theatre's staff and volunteers are great and they serve decent, locally brewed beer. :-)

They are running a cafe project every Wednesday, experience tasty vegan falafel wrap as you sit and soak the lovely atmosphere by the River Way

My first experience at the electric theatre, we were there to listen to Allie Bailey. The theatre itself is in a great central location by the river Wey in Guildford not far from the main train station. The facilities were fine with the theatre itself also decent enough for the talk we were there for. Bar could have been a little quicker for service although it wasn't bad, toilets were clean enough. Would be happy to visit again.

Great little theatre, saw The David Cross Band play there. Totally recommended as a venue.

Congratulations on a delightful production of Chitty this afternoon with the most beautiful voice of the very pretty leading lady and sincere thanks to Nathan for helping us through our ticket changes! ❤️

Nice place, being here for swimming competition, long course swim. Parking is free for threes hours or if you come for an event who is long then 3 hours you have to register your number plate at the reception desk. If you come for a swimming event be aware of the limited space of seats and quite difficult to move on from one side to other. Coffee shop is nice and with lots of places to seats. Nice, polite staff.

Good membership price in terms of a variety things to do - gym, pool and sauna, classes, courts. However, if you’re only going to SSP for the gym, it’s a ripoff - a lot of the equipment is out of use and it takes months for someone to come and fix it

I have had a very poor recent experience as a member. The class that I attend (and pay monthly membership for to be able to book onto) has been cancelled several weeks in a row (and the weeks it has not been cancelled have been in lower quality weather impacted outdoor facilities whilst the gym is refurbished). When I reasonably asked for a membership refund for the month where my class was not available once, I was told no. When asked the formal route to complain, I was referred to an almost blank page on the website with a button to the general support email address. With the member prices going up to pay for enhanced facilities next month, it felt reasonable to give money back for cancelled classes and worse facilities recently. I've started shopping for class memberships elsewhere.

Went to watch Surrey Storm Vs Wasps, brilliant atmosphere, not overly big arena good size, fans were encouraging, players great, game exciting. The complex has a sports bar and Starbucks as well as two swimming pools, climb walls, netball courts and other sport activities. Had a lovely time, would highly recommend to the netball fans and sports fans alike as well as people who do sport aka sporty people. Will be attending again

!Beware of the cancellation policy! If you sign up for a month , they won’t let you go for THREE months. Also hard to find and to action cancellation, have to fill out a whole form and wait for personal reply. Weird Gym much smaller than photos would have you think. Super busy even at first light. Nice equipment, decently arranged. Didn’t have the chance to check out other facilities before wanting to cancel.

I only use the centre for the swimming pool, which is excellent. However, with each passing year, more pool showers have broken, currently with two out of five functioning one side. Come on, guys, it's basic plumbing in an essential area we're talking here, not part of any refurbishment programme. Please, please, get them fixed!

Whilst I can't comment on every part of Surrey Sports Park, my review reflects my experience of the classes facilitated by Freya. Week on week, Freya creates a welcoming atmosphere in her classes, where everyone, regardless of ability or experience can participate. It feels like such an inclusive, supportive space. This is the first time in my life really that I've been consistently attending classes, and have been doing so for well over a year now. So much of that is thanks to Freya. I don't leave reviews often, but I really felt she should be recognised for the great job she does. I am gutted to learn that she's moving on from SSP and really wish her the best for the future! 😊

Striking statue, installed in 1990, situated within the beautifully kept castle grounds. Alice enjoys a good view of the castle, and the house where Lewis Carroll stayed is just outside the castle grounds.

It is a bit hard to find this statue to comemorate Lewis Carol, who lived nearby, and his books about Alice, but it has a good view of the castle.

Guildford Castle is a beautiful place! I had some trouble finding Alice at first, but there she was, hidden away in her one little garden - one step away from the main Castle Gardens!

Near the castle. Nice to observe

Very artistic art piece by the castle keep. But the glass needs cleaning.

Cool statue, almost a bit eerie! I enjoyed looking at it anyway. In a peaceful garden. There’s some information on an information board too

Lovely park

Loved the place. Visited again as kids who visit us are also asking for this place. Of course, in these past few years, they have become popular and widely accepted as kids-tour-spot But i personally feel it is a small place cos they started the walk-in booking. This makes it difficult to predict the high number of visitors - as well as the parking is quite difficult at times. This hurricane Simulation was a big catch for the kids this time. ❤️.. Well, not many of these kinds are nearby so I'm still gonna visit.

I went with my 2 daughters on Sunday, and Isabelle was absolutely lovely. Very friendly and helpful, especially when my children were nervous. Great experience overall. xx

Awful staff from the receptionists, they would much rather have children cry due to their inability to manage a que. Was more than happy to have my child miss 10 minutes from the previous session and get to jump with his friends but the teenage girl behind the till would much rather laugh in our faces than allow a 5 year old to bounce with his friends. Absolutely awful customer service, I spent over £500 booking my sons part here in May and this is the way the staff treat us. Was informed the staff are motivated to sell summer passes and get a £50 voucher for whoever sells the most. Yet when it comes to claiming and using the summer passes they don’t want to allow us to use them.

The children loved this spot i especially like the fact that I can follow them around to keep an eye on how they are behaving without any additional charges

I have been here several times before yet my experience today has put me off coming back. There were several children licking and biting the balls in the dodgeball court and taking them into a corner. However, not a single staff member was watching the dodgeball so this continued, was never dealt with and having no staff there seemed very unsafe for children. In addition to this the ‘unlimited refill bottle’ we bought at the counter actually costed £2 every time we wanted to refill it which we weren’t told about until we went to refill it. The wipeout machine has also been significantly downgraded for any older children as the upper bar is now significantly lower, it moves a lot slower and no longer even turns. Finally the staff didn’t seem to enforce any of the rules as there was a pair of children wrestling on one of the platforms and then they fell off and all they did was watch. There were also children climbing on things they shouldn’t, not moving in the assault course (making it unusable) and 3 children on a trampoline several times and the staff didn’t seem nothing which is a huge risk to children’s safety and fun. Overall this was a terrible experience at somewhere that used to be fun.

I don’t normally leave reviews, but for this I feel I must. I visited this activity center yesterday with my 3 sons. We have had brilliant experiences with airhop in camberly so we thought that the Guildford airhop would be just as amazing as we have had in the past. Boy was I wrong, it looked physically impossible for all the lovely staff to handle all of these children with only a couple of them working in each area. Considering a lot of incidents, falls and injuries that happen at a place full of trampolines, not properly supervised there is bound to be more issues for the employees/ managers to manage. NOT ALL but most employees look burn out, defected and exhausted from having to be working twice as hard as they can because there is not enough staff working with them. As result staff just end up standing by watching as children commonly do not listen. A lovely lady Sophie came to help us connect to the somewhat slow WiFi. Sophie was a very friendly staff member and airhop should be very proud to have her, she is so good with kids yet very Sturn when needed and I saw that most kids would change their behaviour once she told them what was expected. She was also very attentive to our needs and was very helpful and kind to my boys. The only reason this review is high is because I feel the staff are trying the best at what is asked of them, but this is getting out of hand and unsafe with little supervision and seemingly under appreciation towards their staff.

I have been here with my boys a few times and we have had some great experiences. However, I just went again for a birthday party over the weekend and standards have definitely slipped. Staff are miserable and certain things were not working.

Historic location in central Guildford where you can learn about the river and navigation and the barges that once travelled on them. The location belongs to The National Trust . Entry is free but they do offer a 40 minute trip on one of their boats where you get to enjoy the river and get lots of information about the navigation and the businesses who piled their trades there. The trip is £8.90 but IMO well worth it. They have a barge in dry dock which once carried goods there and have done exhibitions to see. There is a cafe and a huge second hand book shop which is very reasonable. Parking is free and there is a public toilet too!

First time visit for our four generation family and will definitely return. Only spent a couple of hours here today ( during school summer holiday)because we had also promised children a visit to nearby Stoke Park but next time, we will stay here for longer. Access to the car park is behind Guildford Cricket Ground - word of caution; on match days, cars and cricket spectators share the same lane but the cricket club does have traffic attendants who halt spectators and guide cars safely. On a warm summers day, it was wonderful to hear the background sounds of the cricket match. There is an overflow car park on grass with the main, smallish, car park on gravel, which was a bit of a challenge for wheelchair. However, the scenery at Dapdune Wharf is so calming and tranquil that this bit of inconvenience is worth it. Delicious cake, coffee and tea at the cafe. Our 4 year old tried pond dipping ( equipment and bug guide lent for free by National Trust). Took a wonder through the trees and open green spaces where some activities laid on for children. Saw several types of boats on the River Wey whilst picnicking on river side. Next time, plan to walk the tow path towards the lock gates and to see more of the River Wey. Gave this 4 stars because of accessibility for our wheelchair user but we acknowledge that unspoilt and historic spaces don't necessarily have solid paths etc. Hidden little gem , nonetheless. Thank you, National Trust

We moored up here for one night. Quiet 🤫. Lovely peaceful area. Lots goin on(quietly🤫). Happened to have some model trains being exhibited on the day we arrived. There's ☕️🫖🧃🍦🍪cafe. Books for sale in a barn. Historic items to view.

Came here on a whim. Lovely little spot, took a boat ride out on the river which was lovely. Grabbed a coffee at the cafe, and had a wander about the bookstore.

Spent a lovely afternoon and evening at Dapdune Wharf for the river festival. Nice selection of stalls and food sellers. The wharf is interesting and the boat procession was beautiful. Well worth a visit.

A true hidden gem, in rather an unexpected place. Worth going out of your way to stop off here - the whole experience was rather lovely. The site is fascinating and a little different to typical national trust venues - it had a little tea room, a very nice children's playground, some nice walking and an impressive second hand bookshop. Were there for around 2 hours could easily have spent a couple more there. Would love to come back and take a boat trip.

A very interesting insight to the barge builders life at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford. Set by the river it's a very interesting insight to a life in a lovely setting. There is lots of information about William Stevens and his sons who started the business, building the barges for them to carry goods to London. Plus there is a barge onsite which was recovered from the riverbed, restored and placed on site to visit.

This is good adventure if you are not afraid of heights. My 7 year old was so brave & completed both the courses Wild Woods has to offer. A must try, would recommend

Great activity with the kids. The instructors were patient and explained the safety rules well. The two kids courses were the right level for ages 7-10yrs in our group. The youngest one was scared the first round but the staff were very patient and encouraging and then she was flying around after that. We also got to go around the two kids courses multiple times. Thank you.

Very very lovley staff.. all very professional. Very attentive. Only problem is u cannot get a refund if booking was made b4 7 days ago. Other than that an amazing experience for all the family. My children loved it all.

Wild woods was amazing! The staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. The kindness and encouragement they showed to a nervous boy in our group was incredible. The course was challenging and extremely fun. We will definitely be back!

Excellent, would definitely recommend. We held a kids birthday party here and the team at Wild Woods were professional, friendly and just brilliant. The kids loved the day.

Staff were friendly and courses good fun with lots of interesting challenges. What was also a undesired challenge was booking with vouchers (you can only buy them online, not use). The phone went unanswered during the week (when they were open for the holidays) and no call back from the message left, eventually got through to someone the day before we wanted to do it.

Fabulous experience for kids and adults alike. Beautifully organized, safe and great outdoor fun. Nice way to get a workout in!

Very nice and large public garden on the Guildford castle grounds. Marvellous during summer time when the sun is out and temperature is high.

Gorgeous views. Perfect for a pit stupor a detour to treat your eyes. The flowerbeds were well looked after, thriving even after the summer heat. Be mindful that it slopes and there are some steeper inclines; may be a slight struggle for those with buggies or mobility issues.

Beautifully maintained gardens with shaped ornamental flower beds, stunning tulip displays in April, and a historic Norman castle at the centre. There's plenty of seating to spend a few moments enjoying the surroundings. Other features include an attractive bandstand, war memorials and a striking statue of Alice Through The Looking Glass. There are various ruined walls around the grounds, and good signage. The castle itself (entry charged separately) is worth a look, with a small exhibition inside and great views from the top, but the gardens are the real highlight, and free to enter.

What a unique experience and the grounds are BEAUTIFULLY maintained! I enjoyed the historic backdrop with the greenery and cityscape all interplaying off one another. There are plenty of benches and worth the visit. Take some time to sit and soak it in - you won’t be sorry!

Tranquil, well maintained gardens. The scenery is beautiful for photos. The castle is ancient and worth the visit.

Extensive grounds with a minimalist touch to the planting. The paths are steep in places and in some places the paths are closed off because of issues with instability of the ground. Overall a pleasant green space with several benches spread out across the grounds.

it’s amazing to me there’s a castle right next to a big shopping area - i don’t think i’ll ever get use to it! stunning grounds, the garden design is beautiful & the history of the castle is incredible. a great area to sit outside & enjoy the beautiful scenery!

There is free car parking next to the park during school holiday times. The paddling pool is quite big and doesn't feel too overcrowded, even during busier times. Around the pool there are plenty of benches and shady areas to sit. The park has a large playground, duck pond, skate park, and huge field nearby for playing football or running off some steam! There are a couple of ice cream/food kiosks onsite for snacks and drinks. For an extra cost, there is also mini golf, although this in a little run down and in need of a bit of an investment. Guildford town centre is about a 10-15 minute walk away. Overall, this is a great place to go to for a few hours, especially with children.

Great place for families for summer's hot days. Pool is located in the heart of the park stylized in Japanese way. A lot of benches to sit down. Two kiosks with ice creams, soft drinks, crispsand slush ❄️ in normal price. There is a small waterfall next to pool. We have had a lot of fun last Sunday, in hot summer there isn't possible to take kids out of the pool. Only one thing, there is always a lot of people, so if that is problem, probably You will not enjoy to much.

Temporarily closed due to health risk with water. See website for updates / opening.

Closed again. 1 hour drive and no way of knowing if it's open.

Great family place perfect for a summer if we got one 🤣

Excellent place, kids have lots of fun, free parking, free entrance, clean water. Fully recommended

Clean and shady paddling pool, with lots of seats. Nice for families with young childern

A good walk. Started out in dorking. Crossed the river at the stepping stones and then the first fairly steep climb ( but there are some steps). Then lovely views from the top and we walked to Redhill

Beautiful area just outside guildford. Good walks and great views

A great walk on a day of changeable weather. Took us about 3 hours at a sensible ramble, stopping off at the beautiful silent pool and the church on the hill at the opposite end of the walk. Amazing views of beautiful countryside abound.

Everything from lizards to deer, soooooo nice

Fresh air, far views, good company and tranquility...what more ?? Oh yes not far from London..

Great great walk!

Downs

Good place to go for a picnic, I like going on my lunch breaks when the sun is out

Fine if you’re around.

Red or blue pill ?

It's quite a nice place, you got shops around the corner. There is a good playground and parking. Although, when you exit the car park, the one way spikes can scrape your car so be careful. Otherwise it is a good park!

Good park with ample parking spaces, there is a playground, basketball/football areas and tenis courts but those are bookable for a fee. Toilets available in the nearby building within tge grounds

Lovely park to take grandchildren

The best park in Guildford for toddlers and children . Good parking place and evenings from march to sep are great .

A quiet oasis from the noisy road outside. Lovely open space with other activities in there. E.g. playground ,bowls, tennis etc.

Great park as there are 2.. one for babies and one for older kids. Plenty of space as well

Was a very basic kids park, but good sports facilities

A very good playground for different ages.My 4-years old son enjoyed the sand pit and zip-line. Also there is a park just near a playground where you can have a lovely walk or use bikes

Edit: we went here the other day and it was closed due to resurfacing of some areas of the park. Lovely little park with a small 10 minute trail around the woods called "around the world with 80 trees". From Asia to New America there are trees planted from around the world . Also there is a cafe nearby that offers takeaway sandwiches/drinks/ice lollys

Its a beautiful family park. 💯 percent recommendation

Swings, slides and ropes. Sand pit. Picnic benches for adults, zip slide, great fun up to aged 10

Very quiet. Full of nature around. I love it.

Lovely playground with a massive sand pit. Separate area for little ones which is nice. My daughter loved it

Great playground for kids. After school, many children from Onlow Infant School and Queen Eleanor's Junior School go there to have fun. Great place for a play in the park.