Guildford Town Guides

Guildford Town Guides The Voluntary Town Guides provide walking tours that show and explain the town to thousands of people each year.

The most popular walking tour is the Historical Tour of the town. This includes a brief history from the earliest times with visits to the Abbot's Hospital, St Mary's Church, the Undercroft and the Castle grounds. In addition to the Historic Walking Tour, the Guides offer other walking tours on Medieval Guildford, Hidden Guildford, The River Wey and Lewis Carroll.

Our fascinating Hidden Guildford walk tomorrow is sold out - check for last minute returns or why not grab the final two...
24/08/2025

Our fascinating Hidden Guildford walk tomorrow is sold out - check for last minute returns or why not grab the final two space on Tuesday for Pubs and Inns?

How many pubs are there in Guildford? How many were there back in the day? Hear the fascinating stories behind the pub names and pub signs and much morepop back for a tipple once the walk is over and you've worked up a thirst!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

What fun everyone had on the Fantastical Mr Carroll encounter walks today.Just two more final chances to experience this...
19/08/2025

What fun everyone had on the Fantastical Mr Carroll encounter walks today.

Just two more final chances to experience this fascinating walk this season. Why not join David and Jeff our knowledgeable guides as they follow in the footsteps of renowned author Lewis Carroll and of course Alice, this Thursday 21st August at11am and 2pm.

Its free to all but booking is recommended.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fantastical-mr-carroll-tickets-1280593292009?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

14/08/2025

Fantastical Mr Carroll! Who is he? What is his connection with Guildford?
Join this fascinating 'encounter' walk and meet the characters who featured in his life and learn their stories and links with this great man.
Suitable for all ages. 19th and 21st August - 11am and 2pm each day.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

11/08/2025

Fantastical Mr Carroll is coming soon!

Who was Lewis Carroll? Why did he come to Guildford?

Discover the stories behind the man who wrote Alice in Wonderland and meet the characters who were part of and shaped his life.

Holiday time experience for all the family! 19th and 21st August.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

Spaces on our Medieval Walk on Thursday 14th Aug are sold out - check back for last minute returns or why not get organi...
10/08/2025

Spaces on our Medieval Walk on Thursday 14th Aug are sold out - check back for last minute returns or why not get organised and book on to Guildford Story either Saturday 16th or Sunday 17th August.

Your chance to hear all about lots of people, places and history offering an overview of all that Guildford can offer now and in the past.

The perfect summer holiday activity - younger children will enjoy our Guildford Storytime quiz to do en route. Ask your guide for the quiz sheet and help them spot the sights and scenes.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

09/08/2025

Fantastical Mr Carroll. The fascinating story behind the man who wrote Alice in Wonderland can be heard as you walk in his foosteps. Who will you meet? How are they linked?

The perfect summer holiday experience for all the family.

Join us. Tues 19th or Thur 21st August.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

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07/08/2025

Time to start planning. Two days, each with two opportunities to join our fascinating encounter walk Fantastical Mr Carroll. Tues19th and Thur 21st August

Suitable for all ages with lots of suprises on the way, this is a fantastical way to find out about one of the world's much loved authors and his connections with

Booking recommended. Did we mention all our walks are totally FREE!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fantastical-mr-carroll-tickets-1280593292009?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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Looking for something different to occupy the family during the school holidays and offers the chance to learn whilst ge...
04/08/2025

Looking for something different to occupy the family during the school holidays and offers the chance to learn whilst getting some exercise?

Looking for something FREE to occupy them that offers the chance to learn about the local area and the kids won't notice its educational value as they will be having fun?

Don't forget to ask your guide for the children's Quiz sheet so they can really get involved.

Join a Guildford Story in Guildford on Sunday 10th or Tuesday 12th August and check out their observational skills [and yours]!

Ask them to spot what's wrong with this photo?



Book now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

Just two places left on our Law & Disorder Walk on Thursday 7th Aug. Grab them now! Guildford has many stories to reve...
02/08/2025

Just two places left on our Law & Disorder Walk on Thursday 7th Aug. Grab them now! Guildford has many stories to reveal about the good and the bad over the centuries!

Alternatively, if you miss out then there's a few spaces on Fake or Fortune on Saturday 9th so why not take the opportunity to find out what's real and what's not in Guildford.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

Start August with a bang and join one of our Guildford Story walks which take place on both Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd August.A...
30/07/2025

Start August with a bang and join one of our Guildford Story walks which take place on both Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd August.

A free walk suitable for all the family that tells Guildford's story through buildings, events and people, all who have shaped the town over many years.

With just a few spaces remaining do book to make sure you have a space reserved. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/guildford-town-guides-40415682173

Address

Tourist Information Centre
Guildford
GU1 3AJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+441483444333

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