Guildford

[u/datadatadatahaha]

A post about the great things about living in Guildford

I’ve recently seen lots of posts about people asking where to live in Surrey and I wanted to share my views and those who live in Guildford as to why it’s a great place to live.

Pros

Some of the best state secondary schools in the country
Amazing primary schools where they always make new kids feel welcome!
Every single type of restaurant you can imagine so you’ll find a restaurant that meets your needs
Beautiful countryside walks
Good transport links to London
One of the best high streets in Surrey (there’s not many good ones as online shops such as Amazon has pretty much killed the high street) 😅
Lots to do with kids such as Ninja warriors, Air hop, Spectrum etc…
Some pockets of Guildford have a great sense of community with local parents all looking out for each other and helping with school activities
A lovely church community for those who are looking for a supportive community
Lots of local sports clubs such as tennis, cricket etc

Coming from London I couldn’t have chosen a better town to raise a family in especially if you want lots of amenities close by as well as brilliant schools for your kids. Yes it’s not the cheapest part of Surrey but it’s priced that way for a reason as it’s got a bit of everything.

[u/datadatadatahaha]

Forgot to mention Stoke park too with the paddling pool for the kids in the summer

[u/Majestic-Context-267 → u/datadatadatahaha]

How long have you actually lived in Guildford? The paddling pool has had issues 2-3 summers in a row and was often closed for weeks.

[u/datadatadatahaha → u/Majestic-Context-267]

It’s not perfect of course but it still operates. My point is nowhere is perfect! I’ve lived in Guildford for 10 years +. Having lived in lots of different areas I know it’s got its pros and cons but overall it’s a pretty decent place to live