Castle Grounds

General information

Guildford House - 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ
Guildford House is a fascinating 17th century Grade 1 Listed town house located on the High Street. It houses Guildford House Gallery: a changing exhibition space offering a varied programme of art and craft shows, workshops and talks; a craft gift shop; Tourist Information Centre and café, all within a character historic setting.
Opening times: Mon to Sat: 10am to 4.45pm, Sun: 11am to 4pm (May - Sept) FREE ENTRY
The Brew House: Located in the courtyard of Guildford House, shows exhibitions of emerging artists.

Guildford Museum - Castle Arch, Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3SX
Set in a series of historic buildings just a couple of minutes walk from
Guildford High Street, the Museum is full of charm and interest. Step into the world of prehistoric man, the Romans and Saxons, monks and friars, Lewis Carroll and the Victorians.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.45pm) FREE ENTRY

Guildford Castle - Castle Street, Guildford GU1 3SX
Visit Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360 degree panoramic view of Guildford and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Inside you’ll find a model of the original castle circa 1300, and interpretation panels tracing its history to the present day.
Opening times: April to Sept: 10am to 5pm daily (last admission 4.30pm).
Oct and March: Sats and Suns only, 11am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm).
Adults £3.20, Child/Conc £1.60

The Guildhall - High Street, Guildford GU1 3AA
The Guildhall is a 16th/17th century building of great historic interest.
Formerly a courtroom and Council Chamber, the ground floor is of Tudor origin. The Classical front of the building is dominated by a magnificent bracket clock made in 1683.
Opening times Open for Guided tours (subject to availability) May to September Sunday 2:30pm & 3:30pm
May to July Sundays 11am - 5pm
August Monday-Saturday 10am - 5pm,
Sunday 11am - 5pm
September Sundays 11am - 5pm
Admission Adult £2 Child £1

Medieval Undercroft - 72 High St, Guildford GU1 3HE
The medieval Undercroft is one of the finest examples in the country.
Dating from the end of the 13th century, this stone vaulted semi-basement
is thought to have been a merchant’s shop, selling wine or expensive cloths or silk.
Opening times: May to September only: Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm,
Saturdays, 12pm to 4pm
FREE ENTRY

Wanborough Barn - Westwood Lane, Wanborough GU3 2JR
Wanborough Barn is one of the most important medieval barns in England. Dating from 1388, it was built by the Cisterian monks of Waverley Abbey. The barn holds a permanent display of local and historic interest as well as special events and exhibitions throughout the summer.
Opening times: Open to the public on selected Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. FREE ENTRY

391/2 Castle Street - Guildford GU1 3UQ
This building began life as the Providence Chapel built in 1816. Today it houses a specially re-created Victorian schoolroom (available for school visits by appointment), and is the venue for many of our family fun craft sessions.
Open for special events which carry varied charges.