Where is Borough of Guildford?

Borough of Guildford is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 2NQ), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.

How do I get to Borough of Guildford?

The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU1 2NQ.

Who owns Borough of Guildford?

Borough of Guildford is owned by Guildford Borough Council.

Is Borough of Guildford a protected site?

Yes — Borough of Guildford is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Borough of Guildford?

The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 2NQ.

Museums · South East England

Borough of Guildford

In or near Wonersh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Borough of Guildford is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. With around half of the borough's population, Guildford is its largest settlement and only town, and is

Boxgrove Road, looking southeast to railway bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1557013 — P L Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: London Road (Guildford) · 1.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

The Borough of Guildford is located at postcode GU1 2NQ and is accessible via the nearest railway station, London Road (Guildford), which is 1.1 km away. Entry details are not specified. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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The Borough of Guildford is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. With around half of the borough's population, Guildford is its largest settlement and only town, and is where the council is based. The borough includes part of the Surrey Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The neighbouring districts are Surrey Heath, Woking, Elmbridge, Reigate and Banstead, Waverley and Rushmoor.

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Summary from the official site

The Guildford Model Engineering Society offers visitors the chance to enjoy steam train rides on the Stoke Park Railway. The society hosts various public events throughout the year, showcasing model engineering and providing a family-friendly experience.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The town of Guildford was an ancient borough, with its first known charter dating from 1257. It was reformed to become a municipal borough in 1836 under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835, which standardised the way many boroughs operated across the country. The borough boundaries were enlarged several times, notably in 1836, 1933 and 1954. The modern district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: Guildford's borough status transferred to the new district from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor, continuing Guildford's series of mayors…

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Coordinates: 51.2460, -0.5520
County: Surrey
District: Guildford
Parish: Guildford, unparished area
Postcode: GU1 2NQ
Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
Nearest railway station: London Road (Guildford) — 1.1 km
Opening: Public events typically held on weekends; specific hours vary.
Official site: www.gmes.org.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Borough of Guildford (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Where to eat & stay near Borough of Guildford

Places to stay

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Hotels · South East England

Guildford Harbour Hotel

Guildford Harbour Hotel — a hotel in england london.

↗ guildford-harbour-hotel.co.uk

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Hotels · South East England

Travelodge Guildford

Travelodge Guildford — a hotel in england london.

Free↗ travelodge.co.uk

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Campsites · South East England

Chantry Wood Campsite

Chantry Wood Campsite — a campsite in england london.

↗ guildford.gov.uk

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Hotels · South East England

Asperion Hotel

Asperion Hotel — a hotel in england london.

↗ asperion-hotel.surrey-hotels.com

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Caravan parks · South East England

Dagley Farm

Dagley Farm — a caravan park in england london.

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B&Bs · South East England

Percy arms

Percy arms — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.