Begin your tour at the top of town by the statue of George Abbot, the infamous Arch-Bishop of Canterbury and founder of Guildfords Grammar School. Walk into the stunning Trinity Church to see the skull laden tomb where he lays and listen to you guides detailed, distinguished talk on his connections with the town, church and monarchy. As you progress through your tour, enjoy privileged access to several of Guildford’s most significant historic structures, complemented by a visit to the notable Guildford Castle Gardens. Gain insight into the town’s development across the medieval, Tudor, and early modern periods, with attention given to architectural features, social history, and the cultural context that shaped the county.

Conclude your experience at a riverside public house, offering you the opportunity to reflect upon the material explored during the tour within a setting that itself forms part of Guildford’s cultural and social fabric.

Notable people covered in the tour include residents -Edward VI, Lewis Carroll with Alice in Wonderland, Alan Turing, P.G. Wodehouse, Tony Blackburn and Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledoor).