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The medieval High Street, the ruins of the castle, the cathedral, the University of Surrey and a shopping and dining scene that serves one of England's most prosperous counties
A little history
Guildford's High Street follows a Roman road and the town was an important royal centre in the medieval period. Lewis Carroll was born nearby and is buried in the Mount Cemetery
Walk the High Street for the cobbles and medieval buildings. The castle grounds for views. The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for culture. The market on North Street Thursday and Saturday.
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Food & drink in Guildford
The town centre and Friary area have good independent restaurants. The North Street area has several quality independents. The Thursday and Saturday markets on North Street are excellent.
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From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Guildford food spots locals actually love, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Guildford. Roam tells you what's open, what's on and what's worth the visit.
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Guildford has a strong independent retail sector in the North Street and High Street areas. The food and drink scene reflects the wealth of the Surrey commuter belt.
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The medieval High Street, the ruins of the castle, the cathedral, the University of Surrey and a shopping and dining scene that serves one of England's most prosperous counties Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Guildford worth exploring — download free on iOS or Android.
The town centre and Friary area have good independent restaurants. The North Street area has several quality independents. The Thursday and Saturday markets on North Street are excellent. Roam shows you the local favourites that visitors often miss — download free to discover Guildford's independent food scene.
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Guildford has a strong independent retail sector in the North Street and High Street areas. The food and drink scene reflects the wealth of the Surrey commuter belt. List your Guildford business on Roam to reach local customers and visitors actively exploring . It takes about 90 seconds to go live.
Roam covers all of Guildford including High Street, Shalford, Merrow, Burpham, Stoke. Walk the High Street for the cobbles and medieval buildings. The castle grounds for views. The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for culture. The market on North Street Thursday and Saturday.
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