Address: Castle Hill, Guildford GU1, UK
Location
Guildford Castle is located in Surrey, England. It is thought to have been built by William the Conqueror, or one of his barons, shortly after the 1066 invasion of England. It's located near the top of Guildford high-street and is only 50 metres away from the nearest car park.
Parking
Tunsgate car park is small, with around 20-30 spaces on ground level only. You can pay with cash, or by contactless at the machine.
Times | Fees |
8am-6pm | up to 3 hours: £4 up to 6 hours: £8 over 6 hours: £16 |
6pm-10pm | £2 per visit |
After 10pm | free |
It's best to come outside of peak times; I have found there are always spaces during the week.
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Accessing the Castle Grounds
The distance from the car park to the castle is about 50 metres.
There is a short, but steep slope to the castle (pictured above) with benches and a view of the surrounding town at the top. There are also places sit around the bowling green and bandstand area.
The paths are smooth, but there are some steep slopes.
There are no public toilets at the castle or its gardens. The closest toilets are located 150 metres from the castle, down Tunsgate Street. The Tunsgate toilets are accessible for disabled visitors and have baby changing facilities.
Local shops and High Street
During your visit, you could also venture up the street opposite the castle, named Tusngate; there is a café on the corner and a collection of shops with a few benches outside. There is also a great record shop, which I would highly recommend.
Just a bit further and you will be at the main high street. It's on a hill and has less places to stop and rest, but it is worth looking at with lots of old shops and the Historic Guildford Guildhall Clock.
Conclusion
Overall, with the use of Tunsgtate car park, you can see a great part of Guildford's history and access some local shops.
Guildford Castle is an ideal place to stop for lunch, with benches and grass patches around the castle grounds.
The castle and surrounding areas have a lot to offer and may require multiple visits to see everything. With the grounds being wheelchair accessible, and the plentiful seating available, this can be a great day out for people of all ages and abilities.
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