Directions and Accommodation

The University of Surrey

The 2009 British Science Festival will be held at the University of Surrey from 5 – 10 September. The AGM will be held within the festival to promote the great work of this festival and so ASDC members might attend both.

How to get to the University

The University of Surrey is a campus university a short walk from Guildford mainline train station and the town centre. It is 30 miles South West of London.

Details and travel times on rail, road and air transport.

Address and directions

The University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH

Directions

How to find the AGM

The AGM will be held in Lecture room B in the Lecture block which is situated in the main part of the campus.
Please click here for a campus map.

Accommodation

ASDC staff are staying at University Court on the University campus. Rooms are currently priced at £39 per night bed & breakfast.

You can book these rooms via the British Science Festival website or through the University website.

The University is just a short walk away from the town centre.

If halls of residence are not for you, here are some suggestions you might like to try in Guildford (although we can’t personally vouch for any of them).

guildford.tourist-i.net/listing/
The Guildford Hotel (Through Booking.com)
The Mandolay
The Manor House Hotel, Guildford
Holiday Inn, Guildford (Through Booking.com)

Things to do in Guildford...

Guildford Castle was built shortly after then 1066 invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Visitors can go into the main tower between April and September.

Guildford Museum is run by Guildford Borough Council and open Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm.

Guildford House was built in 1660 and is currently a museum and art gallery, including pastel portraits by Guildford-born artist, John Russell. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4.45pm - free admission.

Guildford Cathedral was consecrated in 1961 and stands on Stag Hill - so named because the Kings of England used to hunt here - and its solid red brick outline is visible for miles around.

Surrey Hills Llamas offer Llama treks through the Surrey countryside - essentially walking with a llama since they are not strong enough to carry people. One of the most unusual things to do in the Guildford area.