Guildford Cathedral, Surrey GU2 7UP

Details

Accessibility

"We are committed to making the Cathedral accessible to all and offer the following facilities and services:

Wheelchair access to Cathedral ground floor via a ramp at the West entrance. In addition there is a wheelchair lift available at the North Door

Wheelchairs are available within the Cathedral

Induction loop (not available in the West Gallery)

Large print hymn books, orders of service and news sheets

Disabled toilet opposite the shop

Wheelchair access to Seasons Café and Restaurant, Shop and toilets, clearly marked, from the passage to the University beside the Cathedral Offices

There are some steps in the Cathedral, if you are visiting with accessibility needs please call ahead and we can make the necessary arrangements to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Parking at The Cathedral is controlled to ensure that people using the car park are genuine visitors. If you are visiting us and wish to use a disabled parking bay or have a Blue Badge you have several options;

All visitors may park free for up to two hours.

You may stay for up to four hours by visiting the shop or Café and entering your number plate into the dedicated console.

If you’d like to come for an extended visit, please call ahead and let us know your number plate and we will arrange this for you.

Those unable to attend the Cathedral can watch some services via the Cathedral FaceBook page and also via our YouTube Channel. Links to these and other resources are available on our Home Worship page. If you would like to be added to the prayer list contact deanspa@guildford-cathedral.org Please be assured of our prayers at this time."

Brief description

The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guildford, commonly known as Guildford Cathedral, is the Anglican cathedral at Guildford, Surrey, England. Richard Onslow donated the first 6 acres of land on which the cathedral stands, with Viscount Bennett, a former Prime Minister of Canada, purchasing the remaining land and donating it to the cathedral in 1947. Designed by Edward Maufe and built between 1936 and 1961, it is the seat of the Bishop of Guildford.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guildford_Cathedral

https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/visit/explore

Address

Guildford Cathedral

Stag Hill

GUILDFORD

Surrey

GU2 7UP

Email

reception@guildford-cathedral.org

Phone

01483 547860

Website

https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guildford_Cathedral

Directions

"The Cathedral stands on Stag Hill on the outskirts of the town of Guildford, with excellent road and rail links.

There is easy access from the Guildford by-pass (A3). If approaching from London or Portsmouth take the exit signed to Cathedral and University. 

From the A3 roundabout there is no foot path heading to the Cathedral, so please be careful of pedestrians walking up the approach.

There is a cycle rack behind the Cathedral office.

If approaching on the A322 or A323 from Bagshot or Aldershot, at the A3 roundabout take the exit signed to Portsmouth and turn off the A3 at the first exit (signed to Cathedral and University).

If entering Guildford from Horsham (A281) or Godalming (A3100), leave the central gyratory system at the exit marked Farnham (A31). After crossing the railway bridge take the first turning right into Guildford Park Road and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for 3/4 mile. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit for the Cathedral entrance.

Visitors to the Cathedral, Shop and Cafe, and permit holders, may park free of charge for up to two hours. If you are here for longer than two hours your parking can be extended by a member of staff in either the Cathedral Shop or Cafe when you make a purchase, or by a colleague in the Cathedral Office.

Occasionally parking attendants will be on duty in order to preserve spaces for visitors and permit holders only.  Coach drivers should contact 01483 547862 for information prior to their visit."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Take the Guildford Park Road exit out of the station. Turn right onto Guildford Park Road, at Ridgemount turn right following the pedestrian signs for the Cathedral. It is a 10 minute up-hill walk from the back of the station to the Cathedral.

By bus:There is not a public bus route that comes up to the Cathedral; however, there are several routes that stop at the bottom of Stag Hill, leaving a 5 minute up-hill walk to the Cathedral.

Routes 3, 27 and 37 go through the University, the pedestrian route to the Cathedral from the University is well sign-posted from campus

Routes 4 (to Guildford Bus Station past the Railway Station) & 5 (from the Bus Station past the Railway Station) go along Madrid Road to the bottom of Cathedral approach."

Amenities

Shop and Cafe

Baby Changing Facilities

Toilets

Parking