Historic houses · South East England
Guildford Guildhall
In or near Wonersh.
Guildford Guildhall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Guildford Guildhall is located at postcode GU1 3AA and is accessible via Guildford railway station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry details are not provided, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Guildford Guildhall is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Guildhall is a historic 16th century building in Guildford, formerly serving as a courtroom and council chamber. It is used for civic functions and can be hired for various events, showcasing beautifully preserved Tudor features and housing rare civic items.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Guildford Guildhall is a Guildhall located on the High Street of the town of Guildford, Surrey. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Guildhall, which initially accommodated a market hall on the ground floor and a courtroom on the first floor, was built around 1550. The external design involved three doors on the ground floor, three mullion windows flanked by Ionic order pilasters augmented by a balcony with iron railings on the first floor and an ornamental cupola on the roof. The interior design involved a courtroom on the ground floor and a council chamber on the first floor.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2359, -0.5724
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU1 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Established
- 1550
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.guildford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5615827 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Guildford Guildhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guildford Guildhall?
- Guildford Guildhall is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 3AA), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- What is Guildford Guildhall?
- Guildford Guildhall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Guildford Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU1 3AA.
- When was Guildford Guildhall built?
- Built or established in 1550.
- Who owns Guildford Guildhall?
- Guildford Guildhall is owned by Guildford Borough Council.
- Is Guildford Guildhall a listed building?
- Guildford Guildhall is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Guildford Guildhall a protected site?
- Yes — Guildford Guildhall is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Guildford Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 3AA.