A superb place to visit is the Guildford House Gallery. The building had been constructed in the 17th century and has unique characteristics such as well decorated ceilings and paneled rooms. The Guildford House Gallery is mostly used by craftsmen and local painters to exhibit their artistic talents. A well known artist named John Russell, born in Guildford itself has its pastel portraits displayed at the gallery. So, when you visit the Guildford House Gallery, you could be sure to witness one of the most exceptional sights you've ever seen.



Another place in Guildford worth having a look is the Abbot's Hospital. The place was built in the year 1619 by a man named as George Abbot. After its construction, the place could only accommodate around 20 people. Time passed by and further development was made to the building. During the year 1984, the place was enlarged to hold more people. Today, the Abbot's Hospital in Guildford is used as a home for elderly people. Besides, the Common Hall features furniture which are around 300 years of age. These are still used by the Guildford residents.

Since you have made the trip to Guildford, a great place to go is the Great Tower. The Great Tower was previously closed due to reconstruction works. But after major renovation, it has now opened its doors to the public. This is a superb place to visit while you are in Guildford. Once on the roof of this tower, you could have a panoramic view of Guildford. In this case, you could seize the opportunity to take a few snapshots. Additionally, you could as well opt for a free guided walk of Guildford. Generally, the trip can last for a maximum of 90 minutes where you'll most probably see the outstanding surroundings and monuments of Guildford.

Moreover, there is also a booking system for groups, obtainable all year round in Guildford. The service has been created to allow people to find more about Guildford by making walks around the town. The trips are normally directed by an expert Guildford town guide. Visitors taking the tour are normally requested to make a minor donation of GBP 2. The tours can be prearranged for either large or small groups. Also, you can get an assortment of tours from which you might choose. The tours are as follows: Historic Guildford, Victorian Guildford and Georgian Guildford among others.

Yet another fine place to make the trip is the Guildford Museum. The building adds up to the list of the several monuments found in Guildford. Its erection took place in the 17th century. It holds an archeology gallery demonstrating the evolution from ancient periods to the modern era.