Booker's Tower, Guildford

Name: Booker's Tower
Address: Guildford, United Kingdom

#46 among attractions in Guildford

Gothic Revival architecture, Tower

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Facts and practical information

Bookers Tower is a Grade II listed four-storey octagonal tower built in the 19th century, in the Gothic style. It is in Guildford, Surrey, and can be found along Beech Lane, behind the Mount Cemetery. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 51°13'48"N, 0°34'53"W

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Friary and St. NicolasGuildford United Kingdom

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Booker's Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNE
Museum, Historical place
The Undercroft, Guildford
13 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.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles
Guildford Castle, Guildford
13 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 miNW
Hilltop church with a treasury museum
Guildford Cathedral, Guildford
22 min walk • The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guildford, commonly known as Guildford Cathedral, is the Anglican cathedral at Guildford, Surrey, England.
~1930 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
10 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.
0.6 miNE
Church, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
16 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.
~1910 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Nicolas Church, Guildford
10 min walk • St Nicolas' is an Anglican parish church in Guildford, England.
0.9 miN
Museum, Visitor center
Dapdune Wharf, Guildford
24 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Guildford Museum, Guildford
11 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.
~340 ftNW
Cemetery
Mount Cemetery, Guildford
2 min walk • Mount Cemetery, also known as Guildford Cemetery, is a cemetery in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is the location of Booker's Tower.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Guildford House, Guildford
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Vernacular architecture
The Guildhall, Guildford
15 min walk • The Guildford Guildhall is a Guildhall located on the High Street of the town of Guildford, Surrey. It is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Booker's Tower?

Nearby attractions include Mount Cemetery, Guildford (2 min walk), St Mary's Church, Guildford (10 min walk), St Nicolas Church, Guildford (10 min walk), Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford (10 min walk).

How to get to Booker's Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Booker's Tower:

Bus

Lawn Road • Lines: 200, 42 (4 min walk)
Guildown Road • Lines: 42 (5 min walk)

Train

Guildford (13 min walk)
London Road (26 min walk)