Business Tourism
With its excellent road and rail links, it is in close proximity to Heathrow and Gatwick airports and London is less than 40 miles away, approximately 30 minutes by train, Guildford and its surrounding areas are the ideal location to hold a meeting, conference or event.
You can choose between town centre locations or opt for a more tranquil setting in a rural location in the beautiful Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Guildford itself offers first class entertainment and shopping in and around its cobbled High Street. Not only can you enjoy some of the finest shopping in the South East, but a wealth of attractions are within easy reach including Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, National Trust properties, RHS Wisley, Denbies Wine Estate and the river Wey.
There are academic establishments with the latest information technology and hotels in town centre and rural locations with purpose built conference centres. Our stately homes, sports, leisure and entertainment complexes provide more unusual settings.
Guildford at a glance:
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access to numerous venues experienced in hosting conferences, meetings and corporate events
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a wide choice of venues, from educational establishments to traditional inns and historic stately homes
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an excellent area for entertaining both indoors and out, with many local visitor attractions
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a central location with easy access to all the major road (ten miles from the M25 via the A3), and rail networks (30 minutes from London Waterloo), and midway between Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Business Liaison
Communication Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444329
Email: business@guildford.gov.uk