A Potted History:

In the first century AD  Saxon settlers came to the "Golden Ford" across the river Wey which meanders through the centre of the town.

In the 10th and 11th Centuries Guildford had a mint, making silver pennies - the national currency.

In the 13th century Henry III bestowed Guildford as the County Town of Surrey.

An important aspect of Medieval life was the woollen industry in the local and surrounding area.

The main trade in the 19th century was corn and timber, transporting goods by river in barges to London and the Coast. Guildford was a "stopping over" point for Stage Coaches both in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Travel Facts:

The Channel port of Portsmouth can be reached in 50 minutes by train.

Heathrow and Gatwick International Airports are both within 35 minutes drive of Guildford. Main line train journey to London (Waterloo) is approximately 35 minutes.

Junction 10 of the M25 is 10 minutes from Guildford via the A3 giving direct access to the national motorway network.

Guildford offers a Park & Ride service from out of town car parks transporting people into the town centre every few minutes.

Town Facts:

Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) lived and died in Guildford at Chestnut House Castle Hill

Guildford's name is derived from "Golden Ford"

Some parts of Guildford Castle date back to the 11th century

Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex is the largest such centre in the South East of England.

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