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As the economic and cultural center of West Surrey, Guildford's perfect location 30 miles from London and about halfway between London and Portsmouth has made it an extremely popular destination for people commuting to work. Guildford has also become a thriving commercial town in its own right and is home to some major Top 500 Global Companies. With lots of hotels and other Guildford venues that provide plenty of space for conferences, meetings, music festivals and weddings, the city is perfectly located to host any corporate event or private function.
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This large town has retained much of its historical charm with cobbled streets and beautiful buildings dating back many centuries. A medieval castle used by the King of England in the 15th century make Guilford the only royal town in Surrey. Even though it is so close to London, it has retained its unique identity but offers all the amenities of a big city.
With excellent road and rail links to London and the airports, Guildford and its charming countryside surrounds is the ideal center to hold events and functions. The city offers a wide variety of conference and meeting venues catering for small groups to many hundreds. Right next to the main line station in the heart of the city is the MWB Guildford, an impressive conferencing facility. The Surrey University provides one of the largest conferencing facilities in Surrey located within a beautifully landscaped campus.
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Many other ideal Guilford venues are to be found throughout the city center. Many Guildford venues such as hotels provide exceptional meeting and conferencing space as well as being ideal for weddings. Privately owned hotels offer completely individual experiences and include state-of-the-art amenities, wedding planners and conference staff as well as exceptional cuisine to ensure the success of any function.
Delegates or guests to any of the Guildford venues will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the charm of the city and absorb some ancient history and local culture. The 14th century Guildhall is a noticeable landmark with its projecting clock that can be seen throughout the High Street. Abbot's Hospital with its grand stone archway and octagonal turrets is one of the finest sets of almshouses in the country and is sited opposite the Holy Trinity Church.
The modern city offers wonderful shopping opportunities with many clustered around the High Street, art galleries and theatres. The Gallery is located in a 17th century town house and is the most visited gallery in Surrey. The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre runs productions straight from London's West End while the Electric Theatre hosts performances by musicians and amateur drama groups, music festivals and comedy shows. The Surrey County Show and Stoke Park also provide lovely outdoor venues for music festivals during the summer months.
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The Surrey Hills are known as an area of outstanding beauty. This tranquil environment is full of country hotels, stately country homes and lodges and purpose built conference centers providing stunning spaces that are perfect for weddings and corporate events.
The stunning architecture of the beautiful Queen Ann-style mansion of Barnett Hill offers an intimate and elegant country house setting that is perfect for a wedding or conference.
Like many locations in the area, the acres of woodlands and gardens provide an ideal setting for photographs and casual walks between seminars. Conference rooms with natural light, good quality furniture, guest rooms with their own individual style provide an environment conducive to creativity and productive outcomes.
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Thanks to its convenient location and the many conference venues the city offers, Guildford is a very popular location for both companies and individuals to organize corporate and private events. With Guildford venues all over the city as well in the more tranquil rural settings, these venues offer exceptional value for money and provide excellent services to ensure the success of all events.
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