Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Guildford

Guildford is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 71,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 293 places to visit — 92 churches, 74 parks, 38 forts & heritage and 34 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Stoke Park (2 km), Henley Fort (2 km) and Chitty's Common (4 km).

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Guildford, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Guildford, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guildford at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 71,873
Coordinates
51.2354° N, 0.5743° W
Places within 50 km
293 (293 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Guildford

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guildford: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Guildford, by type

Churches near Guildford

92 churches within 100 km of Guildford. The closest is Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Guildford

74 parks within 100 km of Guildford. The closest is Stoke Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Guildford

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guildford. The closest is Henley Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guildford

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guildford. The closest is Rowhill Nature Reserve (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Guildford

13 treks within 100 km of Guildford. The closest is Three Castles Path (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guildford

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guildford. The closest is Gibbet Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gibbet Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Devil's Punch Bowl · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Box Hill · viewpoint · Greater London · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Blackdown · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Selborne Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Henman Hill · viewpoint · Greater London · ~42 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Guildford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guildford
  2. 2 km Stoke Park · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 4 km Chitty's Common · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 5 km Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 14 km Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul · monument, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  6. 6 km Henley Fort · fort, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  7. 2 km Back to Guildford

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From travellers near Guildford

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How to reach Guildford

    All places near Guildford by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guildford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9292Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (8 km)
    Parks7474Stoke Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3838Henley Fort (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3434Rowhill Nature Reserve (18 km)
    Treks1313Three Castles Path (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1212Gibbet Hill (21 km)
    Museums1111Petworth House (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Shah Jahan Mosque (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Virginia Water (25 km)
    Buddhist sites33Cittaviveka (38 km)
    Temples33Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (40 km)
    Other attractions11Ash Museum (13 km)

    Guildford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guildford?

    Stoke Park (park, about 2 km), Henley Fort (fort, about 2 km), Chitty's Common (park, about 4 km), Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (monument, about 8 km), Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond (park, about 9 km), National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum (park, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Guildford?

    293 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 74 parks, 38 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Guildford?

    Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, about 8 km by road; Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Guildford?

    Stoke Park, about 2 km by road; Chitty's Common (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guildford?

    Henley Fort, about 2 km by road; Abinger Castle (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guildford?

    Start in Guildford, visit Stoke Park, then Chitty's Common, then Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond, then Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, then Henley Fort, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guildford?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Guildford

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Guildford’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Guildford on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.