Pictures of Guildford Castle

a Castle in the town of Guildford, in the county of Surrey

About Guildford Castle

This is one of the few castles that the French did manage to capture. It was one of three English castle's taken by the Dauphin in 1216, the others being Reigate and Farnham.

Guildford Castle is a foundation of Saxon times, but it was rebuilt shortly after the Norman Conquest. What we look at today in a picturesque setting surrounded by colourful gardens, is what remains of an early 12th century castle with a virtually square tower built on the site of an old motte.

The castle has had a varied history, at one time it was used as a prison, and looking at the strong walls today, it is easy to imagine the fear of the prisoners being led towards this once daunting building.

The imposing walls of Guildford Castle can be found just a short walk from the centre of the town. The grounds are open daily, and the castle is open to visitors from April to September.

Add attraction to favourites

Submit a history of Guildford Castle

Recommended attractions near Guildford Castle

	Guildford Cathedral (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW) This great Surrey cathedral is one of the few churches to come out of the 20th-century. Its design by Sir Edward Maufe had been..... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Chilworth Manor (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE) .. Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Loseley House (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW) This lovely gabled Elizabethan house, built of a greenish-grey ragstone from the ruins of nearby Waverley Abbey, was built around..... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Newlands Corner (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction E) A popular picnic area and beauty spot near Guildford, Surrey.. Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels
	Hatchlands Park (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction E) Escape from the city of London to this 18th-century mansion, with Adam interiors and collection of keyboard instruments, set in..... Information \| Hotels

All attractions in Surrey
Complete A to Z of attractions in England

Recommended towns & villages near Guildford Castle

	Guildford (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character... Information \| Pictures (79) \| Hotels
	Farnborough (9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction W) This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village... Information \| Pictures (28) \| Hotels
	Cobham (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE) Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	Dorking (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction E) It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805... Information \| Pictures (16) \| Hotels
	Farnham (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W) It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester... Information \| Pictures (21) \| Hotels

All towns in Surrey
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Nearby travel help

London Road	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Guildford Station	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
M25 Junction 10 (Wisley Interchange)	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)
M3 Junction 3	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW)
London Heathrow Airport	(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction N)
London Gatwick Airport	(17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)
Guildford Castle to London	(26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction NE)

Hotels near Guildford Castle

	The Guildford Hotel 253 Upper High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) Situated in the centre of town, the hotel is at the top end of the famous cobbled high street close to the station. It is very much part of the social and commercial life of Guildford. The hotel is ... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Mandolay 36-40 London Road, Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) This hotel offers a prime town centre location, conveniently positioned near the motorway and train station. The hotel's Bar 36 is a stylish espresso bar by day and vibrant cocktail bar come eveni... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Holiday Inn Guildford Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, England (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W) The Holiday Inn Guildford is a modern full-service hotel 1.5 miles from Guildford Town Centre, with easy acess via the M25/A3. The hotel offers 168 air conditioned bedrooms and public areas with high ... More info and book online.. Price from £79.00
	Manor House Hotel Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey, England (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction E) Set in 9 acres of garden and parkland with a leisure club and beauty treatment rooms, the hotel is a perfect combination for both business and leisure. A civil marriage licence and elegant function ro... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	Barnett Hill Blackheath Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, England (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SE) Set in a stunning location, only 5 minutes from Guildford. Barnett Hill is an elegant listed country house with beautiful gardens. Carefully modernised and updated to include 54 individually decorat... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00