Guildford Cathedral, Guildford

Name: Guildford Cathedral
Address: Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1483 547860

#6 among attractions in Guildford

Church, Top attraction, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guildford, commonly known as Guildford Cathedral, is the Anglican cathedral at Guildford, Surrey, England. Richard Onslow donated the first 6 acres of land on which the cathedral stands, with Viscount Bennett, a former Prime Minister of Canada, purchasing the remaining land and donating it to the cathedral in 1947. Designed by Edward Maufe and built between 1936 and 1961, it is the seat of the Bishop of Guildford. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art DecoTower height: 160 ftCoordinates: 51°14'28"N, 0°35'24"W

Address

Stag HillOnslow (Stagg Hill)Guildford GU2 7UP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1483 547860

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Day trips

Guildford Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guildford Lido, The Undercroft, Guildford Castle, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

1 miNE
Watersports, Water park
Guildford Lido, Guildford
25 min walk • Guildford Lido was opened in June 1933 by the Mayor of Guildford, Alderman William Harvey. It has been in continuous use for over eight decades.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Historical place
The Undercroft, Guildford
21 min walk • The Undercroft at 72/74 High Street in Guildford in Surrey is a medieval undercroft or storage room. It has been described as one of the finest examples of its type in the country.
0.9 miSE
Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles
Guildford Castle, Guildford
23 min walk • Guildford Castle is in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is thought to have been built by William the Conqueror, or one of his barons, shortly after the 1066 invasion of England.
0.8 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
22 min walk • The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is a theatre located in Guildford, Surrey, England. Named after the actress Yvonne Arnaud, it presents a series of locally produced and national touring productions, including opera, ballet and pantomime. The theatre has two performance venues, the main auditorium and the smaller Mill Studio.
0.9 miSE
Church, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
24 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican church in the centre of Guildford, England. A large, red brick building, it was built in the early 1760s on the site of a mediaeval church which collapsed in the mid-18th century.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Nicolas Church, Guildford
18 min walk • St Nicolas' is an Anglican parish church in Guildford, England.
0.5 miE
Museum, Visitor center
Dapdune Wharf, Guildford
13 min walk • Dapdune Wharf is a former industrial wharf and boat yard on the Wey and Godalming Navigations in Guildford, England, UK, close to the Surrey County Cricket Club ground. It is now maintained by the National Trust.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Guildford Museum, Guildford
23 min walk • Guildford Museum is the main museum is in the town of Guildford, Surrey, England. The museum is on Quarry Street, a narrow road lined by pre-1900 cottages running just off the pedestrianised High Street.
1 miNE
Watermill
Stoke Mill, Guildford
27 min walk • Stoke Mill is a 19th century corn mill on the River Wey that has been converted into offices. It is situated off the Woking Road just north of Guildford town centre.
0.8 miSE
Cemetery
Mount Cemetery, Guildford
20 min walk • Mount Cemetery, also known as Guildford Cemetery, is a cemetery in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is the location of Booker's Tower.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Guildford House, Guildford
23 min walk • Guildford House is a historic house at 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. Built in 1660, it is currently a municipal museum and art gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Guildford Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include University of Surrey Library, Guildford (3 min walk), Ivy Arts Centre, Guildford (7 min walk), Dapdune Wharf, Guildford (13 min walk), University of Surrey, Guildford (14 min walk).

How to get to Guildford Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guildford Cathedral:

Bus

The Oval • Lines: 4, 5, 520 (6 min walk)
University Of Surrey AX Building • Lines: 1, 17, N1 (6 min walk)

Train

Guildford (12 min walk)
London Road (28 min walk)