Guildford Guildhall

The Guildhall is a 16th century building of great historic interest. It was formerly a courtroom and council chamber. It is still a thriving part of the local community. The ground floor is of Tudor origin. It has beautifully preserved panelling. The guildhall houses the civic plate and many rare items. The front of the building is dominated by a magnificent and iconic bracket clock made in 1683.

The Guildhall is used for civic functions and is also available to hire.

Guildhall address is:

131 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AA

Coffee Time Talks programme

Our monthly programme of Coffee Time Talks take place in the Guildhall and cover a range of topics from local speakers.

Date: The first Thursday of the month (all events are listed below)

Time: 10.30am for coffee, 11am for the talk (for up to one hour)

Price: Free, suggested donation £2 per person

Pre-booking required: email heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk or phone 01483 444751 to book. 

The Founding of Guildford in Australia

Did you know that Guildford in Australia was founded by people from the Guildford and Pirbright areas? Admiral Stirling, later the first Governor of Western Australia married Ellen Mangles from Woodbridge House and set up the first settlement on the Swan River Colony. This became Perth with Guildford as one of its suburbs. Regular speaker Jean Wickens will tell us more.

Date: Thursday 5 February

This talk is fully booked.

To find out about future Coffee Time Talks email heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk