Living in Surrey

Our stunning university campus is set in the beautiful countryside of Surrey with the convenience of bustling Guildford on your doorstep and London just over 30 minutes away by train.

Surrey life

Our campus, Guildford, and beyond!

Pancake day in Guildford

Explore Guildford

Take a 10-minute stroll from our leafy campus and you’ll reach Guildford’s town centre. Alive with bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, cafes, cinema and theatres and home to stellar shopping, you’ll quickly find something in Guildford to keep you busy.

Students in Guildford town centre at Christmas

Shopping

From beautiful boutiques to wholesome farmers markets filling the cobbled streets, check out the full choice of shopping locations in Guildford.

Food and drink

When it comes to eating out or grabbing a coffee in Guildford, the world is your oyster. Try international cuisine from American to Japanese and everything in between.

Bars and clubs

If you're planning a night out then Guildford has you covered, from craft beer and gin bars to cabaret and nightclubs, there's something for everyone.

Entertainment

Catch the latest film or get lost in a theatre production, or maybe beat your mates at a game of crazy golf or bowling. There's lots to do in Guildford!

Green spaces

Aside from our picturesque campuses, Guildford has a great selection of parks and open green spaces. Our largest park, Stoke Park, has a skate park, boating pond and mini-golf course.

London

With just over half an hour's train journey to get you into the centre of bustling London, you can explore the UK's capital city.

Maybe you’re looking to sample strawberries and tennis at Wimbledon or Guinness and rugby at Twickenham, we have some of the world’s greatest sports venues on the doorstep.

Alternatively, if you are looking to immerse yourself in some of London's rich history, you’ll find the Tower of London and Westminster Palace.

Or maybe you're after something different, then you can enjoy one of the many quirky experiences the City has to offer from crazy golf to themed bars.

South East England

Guildford is a perfect base for exploring the south east of England. We have theme parks, water sports and tree top activities for the adrenaline junkies, world-class theatres and thriving music venues, as well as beautiful gardens, vineyards and villages to explore.

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