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St James' Church

St James' Church

A delightful historic landmark at the heart of village life and featured in 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' and 'The Holiday'.

The William Bray

The William Bray

This gastro pub is set in the heart of the Surrey Hills in the village of Shere, which was the village used for many scenes from the movie 'The Holiday' with Cameron Diaz and Jude Law.

Kinghams

Kinghams

Award-winning food made with local produce.

The Grantley Arms

The Grantley Arms

A newly refurbished pub that has possibly one of the best Sunday roasts in the area...

Newland's Corner

Newland's Corner

Newlands Corner is a picnic site and beauty spot on a ridge of the Albury Downs, forming part of the North Downs just outside of Guildford.

The Snooty Fox

The Snooty Fox

A fantastic sandwich bar in Shalford where I grab lunch if i'm out and about.

G Live

G Live

A fantastic new entertainment venue in Guildford that hosts concerts and comedy nights, with the likes of Newton Faulkner, Lee Evans and many more...

The Weyside

The Weyside

The best beer garden in Guildford overlooking the River Wey.

Weir Rhodes

Weir Rhodes

A luxury men's retailer founded in 1898 selling classic British formalwear.

Guildford Castle

Guildford Castle

Visit Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360 degree panoramic view of Guildford and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Guildford's High Street

Guildford's High Street

Take a nice stroll down the High Street. When you get to the end, you are greeted with plenty of pubs and restaurants to satisfy any taste, along with the River Wey walk.

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

West End shows often do their pre and post tours here, so you can see the best shows without having to pay the West End prices!

Coffee Culture

Coffee Culture

Independent coffee show located in Angel Gate, off Guildford's cobbled high street. Owned by husband and wife. Can recommend the hazelnut truffle latte and bacon muffin.

The Britannia

The Britannia

The best pub in Guildford with a great riverside location and brilliant food. It also allows dogs!

Five & Lime

Five & Lime

Amazing live DJs out on the terrace and a great place to get a few drinks and chill out at the weekend.

Why not explore the nearby areas of Gomshall, Bramley, Shalford, Guildford, Cranleigh, The Horsleys, Jacobs Well, Send, Sutton Green and Ripley

"Unexpectedly, Jeeves and Wooster author PG Wodehouse was born at 1 Vale Place, Epsom Road when he arrived ahead of schedule! His mother was visiting the area from Hong Kong where his father was a judge."

Breathtaking views across the Surrey Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Guildford Castle has beautiful landscaped gardens that are lovely in the sunshine.

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Flowing through the centre of Guildford, you can stroll along the banks of the River Wey and appreciate its charm.

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  1. This beautiful English village is nestled in the Surrey Hils (Area of outstanding beauty), 5 miles inbetween Guildford and Dorking. The views in the village and up into the hills are absolutely breathtaking. It dates back to the 1500s (at least) is steeped in history, has 2 village pubs, church, post office, forge, green grocers and 24/7 co-op, plus the village stream and ducks. It's amazing that you can be in the heart of the countryside yet located immediately off the A25 and so comutable to London. By rail from Gomshall it is less than an hour to Paddington, including changing at Guildford. Gomshall station is an 8 minute walk or 2 minute bus ride (you don't even need a car!) . Alternatively you can get to London Bridge by changing at Redhill. Of course you can drive to Guildford or Dorking (Dorking is closer) for a direct train. It's a great place to be in your spare time, very popular for walking and cycling around the surrounding villages and hills including Aldbury, Holmbury St Mary, Peaslake, Friday Street, Leith Hill and Newlands Corner. Shere village featured in the film The Holiday, with Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black, The Wedding Date with Debra Messing and was the church where Bridget Jones married in The Edge of Reason. I think Shere prvovides the perfect mix of worklife balance.

About GU5

GU5 is the postcode district in Surrey incorporating the areas of Albury, Bramley, Shere and is covered by the Guildford and Waverley local authorities.

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Gomshall area guide
Bramley area guide
Shalford area guide
Guildford area guide
Cranleigh area guide
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Jacobs Well area guide
Send area guide
Sutton Green area guide
Ripley area guide

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