Guildford offers lots for families seeking to spend a day out together with some wonderful walks to be had down by the River Wey. The Wey cuts its way through the sandy outcrop just to the south of the town and it is these golden sands that some historians believe to be the root of Guildford’s name; a corruption of ‘Gold Ford’. Take a tranquil wander along the River Wey & Godalming Navigations and see for yourself the origins of Guildford’s name. If the weather’s particularly nice then bring your swimming costumes with you and head down to Guildford Lido, Guildford’s very own outside heated swimming pool which has retained much of its 1930s charm and is set within some beautiful rolling lawns that make for an ideal picnic spot while the kids are splashing away! If the weather’s not so great then you’ll be spoilt for choice at Guildford Spectrum which lives up to its name by offering an enormous array of great leisure facilities including ice-skating, bowling, soft play areas, swimming and laser-games that will certainly keep the family entertained.
Family Days Out in Guildford
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Recommended family days out in Guildford
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Loseley Park and grounds is a beautiful Stately home near Guildford, Surrey. The house dates from the 16th Century and is magnificently decorated with period items. The grounds are stunning with a beautiful walled garden, rose garden with a fantastic array of flowers and trees. Loseley ... | |
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Santa Fir is a Christmas and winter themed attraction located on a family-run Christmas tree farm that is open during the winter months in the lead up to Christmas. Visitors can enjoy a wealth of christmas trees, a santas grotto, reindeer, tractor rides, santa express, horse and carra... | |
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One very pleasant way to pass a sunny Sunday, or any sunny day if the family is on holiday, is a walk in the country. Even better if the walk takes you close to water and there’s a child friendly pub or café en route. It just so happens that all this is available on the towpath ... | |
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The Electric Theatre in Guildford is a great theatre right in the centre of town. The nearest car park is Bedford Road Car Park and it is a 5 minute walk. The theatre has a good reputation for the promotion of musical arts from all levels. You will often find local community groups d... | |
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The facilities in most Town parks seem to have drastically improved in recent years and the Stoke Park & Recreation Ground, in Guildford is no exception. There’s a well-equipped and well-maintained play park with a separate area for toddlers, a real fun splash area for sunny ... | |
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From singing to storytelling, the festival has plenty to keep children and young people entertai... | |
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G Live is a fantastic new venue that has opened in Guildford in place of the old Civic Hall. It is located right at the top of the upper High Street with ample parking. The G Live building is a strikingly modern building which hosts a number of concerts, plays, shows and musicals, toge... | |
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