KEY EVENTS
Guildford
Spring Music Festival/
MARCH
International Music Festival
BIENNIAL EVENT
These two music festivals aim to provide
something to suit most musical tastes. The
International Music Festival takes place in 2009
and the Spring Music Festival takes place in 2010.
Lions’ Easter Show
EASTER MONDAY
SHALFORD PARK
This is a fun-filled family event organised by the
Guildford Lions Club.
Surrey County Show LATE MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Supported by farmers across the south east
of England, this provides a variety of different
entertainments, from showing animals to
children’s rides.
Guildford Summer Festival
JUNE - JULY
The festival aims to celebrate Guildford’s diversity
through a variety of different activities and shows.
Guilfest
JULY
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Guilfest is a three-day music festival with camping
on Stoke Park.
Guildford Cricket Festival
JULY
Surrey County Cricket Club returns to Guildford’s
Woodbridge Road for this annual match.
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British Festival of Science
SEPTEMBER
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NORTH STREET
Europe’s largest, longest running festival of
science comes to Surrey. Various venues.
GUILDFORD
MARKET
5 - 10 September 2009.
Heritage Open Days
SEPTEMBER
Set in the heart of rolling countryside dotted
Every Friday and Saturday central Guildford
Guildford’s historic listed buildings are opened to
with picturesque vil ages and a wealth of
is bustling with visitors to the traditional
the public for this two-day event.
gardens and historic buildings, Guildford
street market. Shoppers will find fruit, flowers
Guildford Book Festival
OCTOBER
is also the gateway to some of the most
and other fresh produce alongside fancy
This festival celebrates the written word in new
stunning scenery in the south east of England.
goods, clothing and numerous other products.
and imaginative ways
The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural
NORTH STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY
Beauty takes in much of the surrounding
Christmas Lights Switch-On
NOVEMBER
countryside; stretching across the chalk
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Join the stars of the Yvonne Arnaud’s pantomime.
North Downs that run from Farnham in the
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west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate,
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GUILDFORD
to Oxted in the east. To the south are the
Every Friday & Saturday
Greensand Hills that include the Devil’s
TOURIST INFORMATION
Punch Bowl and Leith Hill. In between are
the river valleys of the Wey, Tillingbourne and
The Tourist Information Centre provides
Mole. It is a splendid and varied environment
information on places to visit in the area as
and visitors are advised to set aside plenty
well as local events and entertainment. An
of time to explore it thoroughly. With
accommodation booking service, tickets to
opportunities for walking, cycling, picnics or
local events, a holiday information service,
USEFUL GUIDES
simply admiring the views, you are sure to
souvenirs, books, guides and maps are among
feel revitalised by a visit to this special and
the many services available.
FOR GUILDFORD
protected landscape.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE,
This guide will give you a flavour of all that
14 TUNSGATE, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 3QT
To help plan your stay a number of publications
Guildford and the Surrey Hills has to offer.
are available by post. Prices are subject to
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You will find detail of places to visit and a
change. A selection of them is listed below;
good range of accommodation in the area.
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ExplorE Guildford £2.00 e > tic@guildford.gov.uk
With this historic, vibrant and stylish town
Walks around the historic town centre.
and miles of beautiful rolling hills,
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Walks nEar Guildford £5.00
isn’t it time you discovered Guildford and
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the Surrey Hills?
Guildford attractions
MAY - SEPT
& Group travEl GuidE frEE
Mon - Sun 9:00 - 17:30, Sun & BH 10:00 - 16:30
With all the richness and amenities of a city
Guildford vEnuEs GuidE frEE
and some of the best shopping in the county,
OCT - APR
Guildford is a must on your sightseeing
To order any of the publications listed, or to find out
Mon - Sat 9:30 - 17:00 Closed: Sun & BH
what other publications are available by post, please
list. You will find exclusive bespoke shops
contact the Guildford Tourist Information Centre.
together with all your favourite stores plus
Credit/debit card orders can be placed by telephone.
cafes and restaurants along the cobbled
If ordering by post please make cheques payable
High Street and charming criss-crossed
to Guildford Borough Council. Please add £1.25 to
narrow streets.
cover postage and packaging.
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