Guildford Castle
Visiting Guildford Castle
Opening times
The Castle Grounds and Castle Cliffe Gardens are open by 9am throughout the year.
They close at 7.30pm in summer months and 5pm in winter months.
Castle Keep opening times
The Castle Keep is open seasonally from Easter until October. The Castle Keep will reopen around Easter 2025. Find out what's on in our other heritage attractions:
Admission
Admission to the Castle Grounds
The Castle Grounds are free to enter.
Getting here
Castle Street
Guildford
GU1 3UW
Our nearest car park is Castle car park
Guildford Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Access Information
Most parts of the Castle Grounds are wheelchair accessible. There are areas with steps and steep slopes, particularly around the Castle Keep.
Guildford Castle Access Guide (PDF) [14KB]
A Green Flag park
Guildford Castle Grounds is a Green Flag award winner. The awards scheme is the national benchmark standard. It recognises well managed parks and green spaces. To win, parks must meet high standards and have excellent facilities. For further information and to find other Green Flag parks and open spaces, visit the Green Flag Award website (opens new window).
All Green Flag sites must have a management plan. You can request a copy by emailing: parks@guildford.gov.uk