Best Places to Visit in England: Guildford, Surrey and Surrounding Areas
Situated
in the picturesque Surrey Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, Guildford
is perfectly located for some of the South East´s best attractions. Guildford
is ideally located just an hour away from both London and Portsmouth. It is
surrounded by picturesque traditional English villages and if you have the
opportunity to rent a car, we would recommend definitely recommend heading
here. All places listed are within 1 hour driving distance of Guildford.
1.
Shalford Mill, Guildford
Shalford
Mill provides a glimpse into the past as you explore this 18th
century working watermill which is protected by the National Trust.
Photo: surreyhills.org
2.
Loseley House and Gardens, Guildford
Loseley
is the perfect place to visit for those that would like to wander around beautiful
gardens. Here you will see many different types of plants, beautifully in
bloom.
Photo: lansonchampagne.com
3.
Airhop Trampoline Park, Guildford
Put
a spring in your step by visiting air hop, a warehouse filled with trampolines.
Jump into the foam pit, play trampoline dodgeball or simply bounce your way
around the arena. Even some of the walls are trampolines!
Photo: realbusiness.co.uk
4.
Guildford Spectrum, Guildford
Whether
you like ice skating, swimming or bowling, Guildford Spectrum is the perfect
place to blow off some steam. The swimming pool has a diving area, water
slides, a Jacuzzi, a wave pool and normal lane swimming. If you´re into ice
hockey, the ice skating arena is host to the Guildford Flames ice hockey team.
Photo: visitsurrey.com
5.
Craggy Island Climbing Centre, Guildford
If
you´re into traditional climbing, Craggy Island is for you. With a range of
different climbing walls to suit all needs, you can definitely embrace your
inner Spiderman here.
Photo: craggy-island.com
6.
Rockbox High Sport Center, Guildford
For
the more alternative climber, Rockbox High Sport Center is ideal. Scale
different walls that are nothing like your traditional climbing walls.
Photo: high-sports.co.uk
7.
Hollycombe Steam Fairground and Railway, Liphook
Hollycombe
is a working Steam museum that compiles fairground rides, miniature trains and
even a working water wheel, all run by steam.
Photo: steamheritage.co.uk
8.
Frensham Pond, Frensham
Tucked
away in the village of Frensham you will find Frensham great pond (not to be
confused with Frensham little pond), a beach haven in the middle of the
countryside. During summer months, locals go here to spend a day at the beach,
without heading to the busy touristy seaside.
Photo: a3traveller.com
9.
The Hogs Back Brewery, Farnham
The
Hogs Back Brewery is an independent brewery located near the small town of
Farnham. Here you will find a range of traditional British ales to try whilst
taking the brewery tour.
Photo: farnham.gov.uk
10.
Thorpe Park, Staines
Thorpe
Park is one of the top theme parks in England and is home to many exhilarating
rides, including rides based on Saw and the Walking Dead, and a ride designed
by mentalist Derren Brown, which incorporates virtual reality, motion
stimulations and illusions to provide the ultimate experience for adrenaline
junkies
Photo: pa-community.com
11.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Former
home to the English king Henry VIII, this palace provides a look into Tudor
history. Take a glimpse inside the palace to understand how the Tudors lived or
get lost in the maze which can be found in the beautiful palace Gardens. Once
you have spent your time in the palace, you can hire a rowing boat and row down
the river.
Photo: klook.com
12.
Windsor Castle, Windsor
Highlights
include queen Marys Dolls House which would fill a normal bedroom and St.
Georges Chapel. Furthermore, you may catch a glimpse of the queen! If the flag
is being flown, the queen is at home!
Photo: virginexperiencedays.co.uk
13.
Ascot Races, Ascot
Going
to the races is like taking a step back in time to the days where men wore top
hats and women wouldn´t leave the house unless they were wearing their finest
clothes. For a traditional British day out, you have to go to the races! Place
bets and drink with your friends whilst feeling fancy and experience British
Culture the old fashioned way. Make sure you check on their website for the
dress code of the day you go as on certain days, the dress code is very strict!
Photo: ascot.co.uk
14.
Hobbledown, Epsom
For
those of you that have kids, Hobbledown is a great family day out. Head there
on a sunny day for awesome play areas and lovely walks.
Photo: californianmuminlondon.com
15.
New Victoria Theatre, Woking
For
theatre fanatics, head to Woking´s New Victoria Theatre. Here you can watch all
the latest West End Shows, whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of busy
London.
Photo: theatretokens.com
16.
Reigate Caves, Reigate
The
caves at Reigate are mainly old sand mines. Here there are two sets of caves
that you can explore: Barons Cave and the Tunnel Road Caves.
Photo: ianvisits.co.uk
17.
Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Leavesden
This
is an excellent experience for both Harry Potter Fans and film fans in general.
Explore the sets of Harry Potter whilst learning about set design, costume
design and how the Harry Potter series was filmed.
Photo: thinkwellgroup.com
18.
Coral Reef, Bracknell
Coral
Reef boasts a number of exciting water slides, a spa and a swimming pool,
complete with a pirate ship that you can board.
Photo: getreading.co.uk
19.
Spinnaker tower, Portsmouth
If
you´re not afraid of heights take a trip up Spinnaker tower for great views
over Portsmouth. If you´re brave enough, why not walk over the glass floor
which allows you terrifying view of the ground below.
Photo: pmnweddingfayres.co.uk
20.
Playzone, Portsmouth
Embrace you inner child at this playpark,
especially designed to accommodate adults. Have a few beverages at the bar and
then slide down the slides, crawl through tunnels and jump in the ball pit,
exactly like the big kid that you are.
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