Guildford
Steeped in history, the beautiful town of Guildford offers good recreational and modern shopping facilities. There is evidence of settlements dating from the year 500 AD and by the 10th century Guildford had become the commercial centre of Surrey marked by the establishment of the Royal Mint in the town. The tower of the church of St Mary's one of the surviving part of Saxon Guildford. Today it is a delightful town retaining much of its historical charm. The closeness of the Castle dating back to the 11th century and the river provide unexpected treasures amongst the activity of a thriving town.
Housing
Guildford offers a great variety of homes - detached, apartments and terrace. Although some areas have homes that are well above the national average of £254 000; it is generally less expensive than Cobham, Weybridge and Esher. The country villages and towns around Guildford are attracting many families who prefer the country lifestyle.
Schools
There are many excellent private and state schools as well as colleges in and around Guildford. Guildford Grammar School was established at the beginning of the 16th century and in the 1550's moved to the new building in what is now the Upper High Street. George Abbot, who became the Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the English Church in 1611, was educated here. Within a few miles of Guildford are excellent boarding schools and day schools catering for a wide range of student needs.
Shops and Restaurants
To shop or just to walk around and absorb the delightful ambience is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Its cobbled streets are closed to traffic from 10.a.m onwards and boast many high street names. Side streets too provide a delightful variety of shops presenting high quality goods from designer clothes and jewellery to herbs, kitchen and cuisine, perfumeries, fine art and antiques. Each Saturday there is a farmer's market which is hugely popular. Coffee Bars, restaurants and meeting places abound. It has an international flavour whilst retaining in essence its English character
Leisure and Entertainment
Guildford is richly endued with entertainments for most tastes; these include theatres, leisure centres, discos and nightclubs, mills, wharfs, museums, art galleries and many more.
Commuting
Living in or around Guildford allows the commuter access via the A3 to Central London and the M25. It has a well served main line train service to London Waterloo (40 minutes).
Steeped in history, the beautiful town of Guildford offers good recreational and modern shopping facilities. There is evidence of settlements dating from the year 500 AD and by the 10th century Guildford had become the commercial centre of Surrey marked by the establishment of the Royal Mint in the town. The tower of the church of St Mary's one of the surviving part of Saxon Guildford. Today it is a delightful town retaining much of its historical charm. The closeness of the Castle dating back to the 11th century and the river provide unexpected treasures amongst the activity of a thriving town.
Housing
Guildford offers a great variety of homes - detached, apartments and terrace. Although some areas have homes that are well above the national average of £254 000; it is generally less expensive than Cobham, Weybridge and Esher. The country villages and towns around Guildford are attracting many families who prefer the country lifestyle.
Schools
There are many excellent private and state schools as well as colleges in and around Guildford. Guildford Grammar School was established at the beginning of the 16th century and in the 1550's moved to the new building in what is now the Upper High Street. George Abbot, who became the Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the English Church in 1611, was educated here. Within a few miles of Guildford are excellent boarding schools and day schools catering for a wide range of student needs.
Shops and Restaurants
To shop or just to walk around and absorb the delightful ambience is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Its cobbled streets are closed to traffic from 10.a.m onwards and boast many high street names. Side streets too provide a delightful variety of shops presenting high quality goods from designer clothes and jewellery to herbs, kitchen and cuisine, perfumeries, fine art and antiques. Each Saturday there is a farmer's market which is hugely popular. Coffee Bars, restaurants and meeting places abound. It has an international flavour whilst retaining in essence its English character
Leisure and Entertainment
Guildford is richly endued with entertainments for most tastes; these include theatres, leisure centres, discos and nightclubs, mills, wharfs, museums, art galleries and many more.
Commuting
Living in or around Guildford allows the commuter access via the A3 to Central London and the M25. It has a well served main line train service to London Waterloo (40 minutes).