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Guildford Cathedral

Guildford, Guildford

Guildford High Street with the Guildhall clockPhoto of Guildford: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo of Guildford: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Anglican cathedral on Stag Hill looks out over Guildford and is open to visitors every day, between daily services that include Choral Evensong. Guided tours, tower tours and a café are offered.

Highlights

  • Daily Choral Evensong
  • Guided tours and tower tours
  • Café for tea and cake

Good to know

  • During services visitors are asked to sit and join in
  • Check the diary for last-minute closures before you go

Getting there

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Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7UPParking: Check with the cathedral office for parking on Stag Hill.

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What's on at Guildford Cathedral

Guildford High Street with the Guildhall clockPhoto of Guildford: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
20 Nov to 21 Nov
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Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair

More than 50 independent stalls fill Guildford Cathedral for two days of Christmas shopping, from art and crafts to jewellery, homeware and food and drink. The cathedral's Seasons Café is open throughout.

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