Sports Ground, Guildford

Name: Sports Ground
Address: 16-24 Recreation Rd, Guildford, GU 1 1, United Kingdom

#58 among attractions in Guildford

Park, Playground, Sport, Sport venue

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The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road is a cricket ground in Guildford, Surrey. The ground was given to the town in trust in 1911 by Sir Harry Waechter, Bart. Guildford Cricket Club play their home matches on the ground. Surrey County Cricket Club play at least one County Championship match there each season, as well as some second XI and Surrey Stars fixtures. Until comparatively recently, hockey was played on the ground in winter. The ground was also used for football until at least 1921. It was the home ground of the amateur team Guildford F.C. who existed until 1953 and was also used as the venue for some Surrey Senior Cup finals. ()

Elevation: 118 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°14'43"N, 0°34'28"W

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16-24 Recreation RdFriary and St. NicolasGuildford GU 1 1 United Kingdom

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Day trips

Sports Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guildford Spectrum, Guildford Lido, The Undercroft, Guildford Castle.

0.6 miNE
Sport complex, Ice rink, Hockey
Guildford Spectrum, Guildford
15 min walk • Guildford Spectrum is a leisure complex in Guildford, Surrey, England. Owned by Guildford Borough Council, it was opened on 23 February 1993 at a cost of £28 million.
~1250 ftNE
Watersports, Water park
Guildford Lido, Guildford
7 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.
0.7 miS
Museum, Historical place
The Undercroft, Guildford
18 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.
0.8 miS
Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles
Guildford Castle, Guildford
20 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.
0.7 miSW
Hilltop church with a treasury museum
Guildford Cathedral, Guildford
19 min walk • The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guildford, commonly known as Guildford Cathedral, is the Anglican cathedral at Guildford, Surrey, England.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
21 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.
0.7 miS
Church, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
18 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.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Nicolas Church, Guildford
20 min walk • St Nicolas' is an Anglican parish church in Guildford, England.
~1290 ftSW
Museum, Visitor center
Dapdune Wharf, Guildford
7 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum
Guildford Museum, Guildford
21 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.
~1810 ftNE
Watermill
Stoke Mill, Guildford
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sports Ground?

Nearby attractions include Guildford College, Guildford (5 min walk), Dapdune Wharf, Guildford (7 min walk), Stoke Mill, Guildford (9 min walk), Guildford Synagogue, Guildford (11 min walk).

How to get to Sports Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sports Ground:

Bus

Recreation Road • Lines: 2, 28, 4, 5, 91, Kite, N1 (4 min walk)
Guildford College • Lines: 3, 33, 34, 35 (3 min walk)

Train

London Road (14 min walk)
Guildford (17 min walk)