Some of the most spectacular historic houses and buildings in Britain can be found in and around Guildford and the Surrey Hills. 

In the town

• Learn about Guildford's history at Guildford Museum.
• Walk through the Castle grounds and visit the Great Tower of Guildford.
• Bring buildings and streets alive, join a free walk with Guildford Town Guides. 
• Experience the haunted buildings with The Ghost Tour of Guildford.
• Tour the Guildhall, Guildford's original courthouse with its famous clock.
• Admire the magnificent Abbots Hospital.
• Visit St Mary's Church, the oldest surviving building in Guildford.
• View the medieval structure of The Undercroft.
• Guildford Cathedral welcomes visitors all year round.
• Experience the life at The Spike, the Guildford Union Workhouse.
• Discover one of the National Trust's most unusual properties, Dapdune Wharf.

 

In the surrounding area

• Loseley Park provides a fine example of Elizabethan architecture.
• Clandon Park has one of the finest marble halls in Europe.
• Hatchlands home to the world's largest collection of historic keyboards.
• Wanborough Barn the most important medieval barn in Surrey.
• Watts Chapel a wonderful fusion of art nouveau.
• The Rural Life Centre is a museum of past village life.
• Shalford Mill provides a wonderful example of an 18th century water mill.

Find out more about the rich heritage of Surrey, explore the Visit Surrey website (this page opens in a new window).

Explore the architectural and cultural heritage of the borough for free on Heritage Open Days 11 - 12 September 2010. 

For further information on Guildford's historic homes and buildings please contact:

Guildford Tourist Information Centre
14 Tungsten
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3QT

Tel: 01483 444333
Fax: 01483 302046
Email: tic@guildford.gov.uk