Address: Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Location
Guildford Cathedral is free to enter and has a café on site. It stands at the top of Stag Hill, one of the highest points in Guildford. Construction of the cathedral began in 1936 and ended in 1961.
Parking
Parking is free for two hours and is right next to the cathedral. You can enter the cathedral through the main entrance at the front or through a side entrance by the car park.
Cathedral Grounds
The path around the cathedral is level and suitable for wheelchairs. There are gardens around the cathedral and on the opposite side of the car park, you will find a view of the town. With plenty of benches and large patches of grass, this can be a great place to stop for a picnic.
Inside
Inside the cathedral was quiet. At the entrance, you can pick up a leaflet with a map, information about the cathedrals history and key points of interest.
Once inside, you will find plenty of displays and rooms with information about the cathedrals construction and the local area. The cathedral is approximately 100 metres in length, but it can take some time to see everything.
Accessibility
The cathedral is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp at the west entrance and a lift on the north door.
The paths around the grounds and in the cathedral are smooth and level.
There are plenty of benches throughout the gardens and along the hillside viewpoint to the south of the cathedral.
Public toilets are available behind the cathedral Shop, with a unisex accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Conclusion
With the close proximity of the car park, Guildford Cathedral is great for visitors who struggle to walk long distances. There's lots to see but plenty of places to stop and rest. I found the cathedral to be the perfect place to walk around slowly without large crowds, and no worries of feeling stranded too far from the car or a place to sit.
For more accessible trips in Guildford visit- Accessible Locations in Guildford web page.
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