Guildford Castle, Guildford

Name: Guildford Castle
Address: Guildford, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Guildford

Top attraction, Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°14'3"N, 0°34'21"W

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Holy Trinity (Charlotteville)Guildford United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

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

1.1 miN
Sport complex, Ice rink, Hockey
Guildford Spectrum, Guildford
29 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.
0.9 miN
Watersports, Water park
Guildford Lido, Guildford
24 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.
~490 ftNW
Museum, Historical place
The Undercroft, Guildford
3 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 miNW
Hilltop church with a treasury museum
Guildford Cathedral, Guildford
23 min walk • The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guildford, commonly known as Guildford Cathedral, is the Anglican cathedral at Guildford, Surrey, England.
~630 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
4 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.
~720 ftNE
Church, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
4 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.
~1130 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Nicolas Church, Guildford
6 min walk • St Nicolas' is an Anglican parish church in Guildford, England.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Visitor center
Dapdune Wharf, Guildford
18 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.
~300 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Guildford Museum, Guildford
2 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.
0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Mount Cemetery, Guildford
13 min walk • Mount Cemetery, also known as Guildford Cemetery, is a cemetery in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is the location of Booker's Tower.
~700 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Guildford House, Guildford
4 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 Castle?

Nearby attractions include Guildford Museum, Guildford (2 min walk), The Undercroft, Guildford (3 min walk), The Guildhall, Guildford (3 min walk), Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford (4 min walk).

How to get to Guildford Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guildford Castle:

Bus

Millbrook • Lines: 24, 32, 53, 63, 63X (3 min walk)
Library • Lines: 1, 100, 18, 23, 3, 300, 33, 34, 35, 462, 463, 479, 6, 715, 8 (5 min walk)

Train

Guildford (11 min walk)
London Road (14 min walk)