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Guildford Castle Grounds

Name: Guildford Castle Grounds
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Location: Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. St Martha's Hill & Guildford Castle

7.01km

01:59

160m

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2. St Martha's Church – Guildford Castle Grounds loop from Guildford

12.7km

03:34

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Guildford Castle Grounds – Guildford Castle and Gardens loop from Guildford

5.26km

01:22

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Grace Mulligan

June 14, 2023

Make sure to stroll through the historic grounds of Guildford Castle whilst visiting this wonderful city.

The 11th-century castle sits atop a hill in Guildford, providing some picturesque views across the surrounding countryside. The gardens of the castle are beautifully pristine and feature a multitude of colourful flowers and a moat. The castle grounds are free to enter, and if you want to go inside the castle itself, a small fee of under £5 will be required.

Mark Saunders

August 13, 2023

The excellent Guildford Castle Grounds are unique, interesting and well worth visiting during a hiking, cycling or running tour.

The Grounds are famous for their excellent flower displays in the valley that surrounds the Castle Keep. Other free attractions include the remains of Castle walls, passageways, a Victorian bandstand (where music concerts take place), a delightful 17th century bowling green bordered on one side by specimen beech trees, an impressive war memorial and a life-size statue of Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Guildford Castle Grounds has a fascinating history. The Castle is thought to have been built either by William the Conqueror or by one of his barons soon after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. The Castle has been used as a Royal Palace, a prison and as a private residence. The grounds at the Castle were opened as public gardens in 1888 to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887.

You might wish to explore the Guildford Castle Grounds or to simply admire its scenery during a stop for a snack and a drink. However, should you have time, you may also wish to climb the Castle Great Tower via its spiral staircase. This will give a panoramic view of Guildford and its beautiful surrounding countryside, and provide an appreciation of why the Castle’s location is strategically good.

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