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From Guildford you can explore the whole of the South East of Eng- land. Close to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and just a 40 minute train journey from London.

However, you will find so much to do in Guildford and the Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty including stately homes and stunning gardens, art galleries; quality theatre and entertainment; explore the land- scape with long walks, or take a gentle trip on a boat on the River Wey. Full details www.visitsurrey.com Painshill Crystal Grotto Painshill Painshill, ’s most elegant 18th century landscape garden.

Discover a 158 acre wonderland which features mystical follies, historic plantings and the John Bartram Heritage Collection of North American trees and shrubs (Plant Heritage, NCCPG). Learn about the Honourable Charles Hamilton who created Painshill by booking a Historic Tour of the beautiful 18th century landscape and the newly restored crystal Grotto.

Painshill welcomes pre-booked group visits throughout the year. A range of pre-booked guided tours which include visits to other local historic attractions such as Strawberry Hill House, Museum and Denbies Wine Estate are also available on selected days. Painshill has a tea room (lunches and refreshments can be pre-booked), gift shop and free coach parking accessible routes, free buggy hire (maximum of 5 disabled persons and free wheelchair hire.

Guided Tours include...

Historic Tour 18th Century Creations Plant Heritage Tour 18th Century Garden Tour Heritage Taster Day Follies and Vine Tour

Tel: +44 (0)1932 868 113 E-mail [email protected] www.visitsoutheastengland.com Website: www.painshill.co.uk Visit Guildford

BROOKLANDS

Brooklands, The Birthplace of British Motor Sport and Avia- tion, opened to the public in June 1907. It quickly became a centre for motor racing, aircraft production and flying and a destination of choice for 1920s and ‘30s high society. Take a tour back in time to that glamorous era and dis- cover vast collections of classic cars, aircraft and motorcy- cles inside beautifully restored original buildings. See the racing track, WWI and WWII aircraft or go on board Con- corde for a virtual flight experience you’ll never forget!

We are open all year round and can offer your group an The Brooklands Concorde introduction to the Museum spoken in German* by one of our staff. There is a café, gift shop, coach parking and many other exhibitions and attractions to explore on this beautiful site. We look forward to welcoming you here Guildford—Directions soon.

Scan the code to watch a film of Brooklands Guildford is the county town of Surrey, England and the Museum. seat for the . It is situated 27 miles Contact: southwest of London on the A3 trunk road mid-way be- E: [email protected] tween the capital and . T: +44 1932 857381 ext 238 W: www.brooklandsmuseum.com for details Road Directions *please ask for this service when booking. Guildford has excellent road links to London (40 min- utes) and the South Coast (50 minutes) and is served by M25, M3 and A3.

By rail

Guildford Town has excellent rail links to Central London (35 minutes) and Portsmouth (55 minutes) as well as a direct rail link to Gatwick Airport. Trains from Guildford to London terminate at Waterloo Station.

Classic Style at Brooklands

Guildford Events

 October Guildford Book Festival

 March Guildford Music Festival

 May Surrey Hills Music Festival

 May Surrey County Show

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