Guildford is one of the prettiest towns in the South East. Sitting gracefully on the river, the Surrey town offers excellent shopping, wonderful restaurants and a huge range of evening venues. In no particular order, here are our suggestions for things to do in Guildford:

The Wey

Hatchlands Park

Built in the 1750s Hatchlands is set in a beautiful 430-acre park, which offer a variety of walks. There is also a small Gertrude Jekyll garden and a stunning bluebell wood. The house itself contains the world's largest group of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers such as J. C. Bach, Chopin, and Elgar. Well worth a visit.

Winkworth Arboretum

Clandon Park

Clandon Park is a beautiful Palladian mansion, built by the Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni. The magnificent two-storey Marble Hall is probably the highlight but the house is also filled with a superb collection of 18th-century furniture, porcelain and textiles. In the attractive gardens you will find a grotto, a sunken Dutch garden and a Maori meeting house. For more information telephone 01483 222 482.