Guildford Cathedral

Address: Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP

Location

Guildford Cathedral is free to enter and has an on site café. It stands at the top of Stag Hill, one of the highest points in Guildford. Construction of the cathedral began in 1936 and ended in 1961.

Parking

Parking is free for two hours and is right next to the cathedral. You can enter the cathedral through the main entrance at the front or through a side entrance adjacent to the car park.

Cathedral Grounds

The path around the cathedral is level and suitable for wheelchairs. There are gardens, and on the opposite side of the car park, visitors will find a view over the surrounding town. With plenty of benches and spacious green areas, this location is an ideal spot for a picnic.

Inside Guildford Cathedral

At the entrance, visitors can pick up a leaflet with a map, information about the cathedral's history, and key points of interest.

Displays in each room provide information about the cathedral, its construction, and the local area. The cathedral is approximately 100 metres long, but it may take some time to see everything.

Accessibility

The cathedral is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp at the west entrance and a lift at the north door.

The paths around the grounds are smooth and level.

There are plenty of benches throughout the gardens and along the hillside viewpoint to the south of the cathedral.

Public toilets are available behind the cathedral shop, with a unisex accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

Conclusion

With convenient parking, wheelchair accessible entrances, and plenty of places to stop and rest, Guildford Cathedral is welcoming to visitors of all ages and abilities.

For more accessible trips in Guildford visit- Accessible Locations in Guildford web page.

Guildford Cathedral