Mandolay News
What’s on in Guildford May 2025
We will begin our monthly roundup of shows and events with our great friends at Guildford Cathedral, and the commemoration of a very significant milestone in British history. VE Day 80th Anniversary Listen out on Wednesday 8th May, 6.30pm as eighty years after Victory...
Afternoon Tea with Bottomless Cocktails at Mandolay
It’s amazing where a simple question can take you, and when we introduced the idea of Afternoon Tea with Bottomless Cocktails earlier this month, our duty manager asked… ‘Which came first, cocktails or afternoon tea?’ In a busy management meeting, the room was split...
Oh Adrian, what have you done?
On March 20th, respected broadcaster, writer and journalist Adrian Chiles used his regular (and usually brilliant) column in The Guardian to launch a bitter attack on ‘bedspreads and cushions’. What, you might wonder has Adrian got against cushions? Our managing...
Unbelievable Reaction to The Residence at Mandolay
In January we were delighted to announce the opening of our brand new ‘aparthotel’ facility, The Residence, and like any new idea we were unsure of the way that it might be received. Just two months later and it is 100% certain that we had absolutely no cause for...
What’s on in Guildford this April
Well, first of all…April, what happened to March, and come to think of it, February ! Spring is well and truly in the air, and we will begin our monthly roundup with some outdoor attractions. Wildwood Guildford is an absolute must visit for adventure lovers, it’s...
What we love this month
Daffodils. Is there a more potent sign that Spring is well and truly upon us, crocuses and snowdrops are lovely, but it’s daffodils that really tell us that warm weather is just around the corner. Stoke Park is a five-minute walk from Mandolay, and the place is a riot...
Flippin’ Marvellous
We were delighted to once again enter a team in the Guildford Pancake Races, which took place on the High Street earlier this month. This is the 20th anniversary of pancake racing in Guildford, and as you can see from our team photo, the sun came out to mark the day...
Mother’s Day at Mandolay
Everything that you need, and mum wants for a perfect Mother’s Day. When it comes to hosting such a special day, there are an awful lot of places to choose from in and around Guildford, with great hotels, wonderful cafes and restaurants, garden centres, and pubs, we...
What’s On in Guildford this March
Before we get started on events and concerts, just a quick heads up about the greatest free show in town at this time of year. The arrival of spring will see the Castle Grounds burst into a riot of colour and beautifully designed floral displays, ideal for a quiet...
And the winner is
Over the past few years, Mandolay has been fortunate enough to pick up our fair share of awards and accolades, including recognition from Condé Nast Johansens, Green Tourism and of course, the AA. Earlier This week we received notification that we have been nominated...
Matthew Keeps on Running
Fresh from his efforts in the recent Bournemouth event, Mandolay Managing Director Matthew Milliken is packing his running gear and heading north to Edinburgh to take part in their prestigious half-marathon. Once again Matthew will be raising funds for Cancer Research...
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...