Guildford Castle and Grounds

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  Guildford Castle and Grounds

  Castle Street Guildford GU1 3TU uk
  

  More reviews by Kaellya
  Kaellya

  4th September 2008

  Castle

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  Guildford Castle is a gorgeous place, especially on a sunny day. The grounds are well tended – lots of flower beds and generally well maintained. Lots of patches of grass for lying on, and plenty of benches. There is plenty of meandering pathways through, up to a small bandstand/veranda at the top, and there was a giant outdoor chess board, complete with pieces, at one point and a green for boules, I think. Great place to go lie, picnic, eat, drink, sunbathe. Spent many happy hours here in the grounds. Never been inside the castle though, which is quite an oversight.

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  Guildford Castle and Grounds

  Castle Street Guildford GU1 3TU uk
  

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  traveladdict

  22nd August 2008

  A hidden gem in a city

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  guildford castle is a hidden gem - I never knew it existed until 3 years ago, despite having shopped in Guildford for a while.
  
  It is a short distance walk form the high street and is a remarkable and magic place to visit.
  
  Parking is best in the town centre, then walking.
  
  Lots of grounds so take a picnic!

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  Guildford Castle and Grounds

  Castle Street Guildford GU1 3TU uk
  

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  Aleman

  15th April 2008

  Wheely is correct

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  I don't know so much about the history of the Castle grounds but i do remember going there many times about 15 years ago when i was about 8 years old. Its a magical place. From the wonderful pond to the wonderful castle itself, also good for watching a spot of bowls too!

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  Guildford Castle and Grounds

  Castle Street Guildford GU1 3TU uk
  

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  Wheely

  9th March 2008

  Good Day Out

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  Having grown up in and around Guildford, I've lost track of the number of times I (we) have visited this superb old castle and grounds. For accuracy of description, the following is an edited extract from their website:
  
  Just a few minutes walk from Guildford High Street stands Guildford Castle tower keep. It's surrounded by beautiful gardens and was the subject of major conservation work in 2003, costing almost £3/4 million. Henry III made it one of the most luxurious royal residences in England but in later years the castle was allowed to fall into disrepair. The keep is open to the public at certain times and you can climb to the top for magnificent views of the surrounding countryside as well as entering into the first floor chamber for the first time in centuries!
  
  Tourists, The stairs to the top is spiral, narrow and steep. Park up Pewley Hill for free parking but it's a steep walk back to your car ! Best eatery nearby is the Kings Head (pub grub) at the bottom of Castle Street adjoining Quarry Street. Best time to visit the gardens (free) is mid-year and take your camera !
  
  

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