If you have made the trip to Guildford, then you might want to do some shopping. Shopping has become a favourite thing to do for many tourists visiting Guildford. The traditional High Street of Guildford has a unique atmosphere during the busy days. Guildford is well set to offer one of the best shopping experiences in the South East.



A wide range of shops is available in Guildford, most of which are found in the ancient buildings. The paved High Street offers lanes and alleyways that leads to restaurants, stores and cafes. On the other hand, a large indoor shopping centre called the Friary is situated on the North Street while the other smaller ones are on the main streets. Guildford becomes busier on Fridays and Saturdays when a street market occurs in the North Street. Another market called the Farmer's Market takes place in the High Street on every Tuesday of each month except January.

Moreover, the Farmer's Market is very popular in Guildford. It normally occurs in the Guildford High Street and gives people the opportunity to sell and buy locally produced vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and eggs among many other products. More than 60 stalls operate during this time in Guildford and people may as well buy beer, wine and cider, etc. Additionally, the North Street market is yet another market that effectively meets the needs of Guildford residents. It usually takes place on Fridays and Saturdays with over 30 stalls offering a variety of products. Such products include vegetables, olives, pet foods, linen, luggage, fruits, meat, fresh ground coffee, clothes, jewellery, CDs and flowers among others.

Furthermore, for leisure purposes one could go cycling around Guildford. For short trips such as journeys to school and work cycling is encouraged. In fact, a cycle network is being developed in Guildford to encourage people of all groups to cycle. The cycle network will push people towards taking the cycle to go to school, home and work rather than doing so by car. Also, free maps are readily accessible showing the cycling tracks around Guildford. Cycle Guildford includes a map showing on road and off road tracks for cycling around Guildford. It as well indicates where cycle parkings are found within Guildford. Cycling facilities are also shown with vital information about safety and security measures along with numerous cycling skills.

In addition to, the Surrey Cycle Guide is a map providing details about cycling routes. It shows the locations of cycling facilities in Guildford, Godalming, Farnham and Ash among others. The guide can be obtained from appropriate offices in Guildford or can simply be requested from the transport team. Besides, the Christmas Pie Trail is another leisure cycle route that runs from Guildford to the east side of Farnharm. The route is around 8.5 miles long and is fitting for most people.

Guildford can be a place for a perfect vacation. It is a place where one would be able to make a lot of discovery and at the same time be in perfect harmony with the nature.