What we love this month

Every month we take a look at something, or somebody that is loved by Guildfordians and hopefully, visitors alike. This month we take a look at the rich and varied history of our beautiful town, focussing on just a few of the iconic buildings just a short stroll from...

What’s On in Guildford this February

Let’s kick off this month’s roundup with a heads up for three must-see shows at the Yvonne Arnaud. Comedy legend John Shuttleworth brings his faithful Yamaha organ to Guildford on February 20th, and tickets are selling fast. ‘Raising the Oof’ celebrates John’s 40...

Celebrate the Perfect Valentine’s Day with Dinner at Mandolay

With a meticulously crafted menu and outstanding service, we can promise the ultimate dining experience in Guildford’s only AA Rosette-accredited restaurant. Set quietly just five minutes from Guildford town centre, you can take your time to relax and enjoy each...

The Best Place to Open a Shoe Shop

Back in 2009 we learned that Radisson were planning to open a new luxury hotel on the site of the old White Horse Hotel, approximately 400 metres from our front door, and rather than view this as bad news, we chose to welcome the new arrival with open arms. In fact,...

Things to do in Guildford when it’s raining

With an average rainfall of just 749mm per year, Guildford is one of the driest places in the UK, quite surprising when you consider that Surrey has more trees than any other English county, and the amount of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are within a few...

Love is in the Air

Christmas usually brings with it a flurry of engagement activity, but this year it was more like a mini-avalanche at Mandolay, with couples of all ages getting in touch about 2025 weddings, and partnership celebrations. Mandolay offers the ultimate blank canvas for...