Merrist Wood- what’s nearby
Transport from Guildford Station-
Bus- walk to Friary bus station (5 mins) then get no 20 bus (Kite service between Guildford and Aldershot). Every 15 mins Mon-Fri, 20 mins Sat and 30 mins Sun. Timetable https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/South/Guildford/GDTheKiteTimetable20Nov17.pdf
Taxi- Lots of taxi firms. GM Cars has office at back entrance of station 01483 566566 About 4 miles, takes 12-14 mins
Swimming pools
Guildford open air Lido-Lido Rd, Stoke Park, Guildford GU1 1HB Open 10.30-6.30. Parking gets full, alternative parking at Spectrum Leisure Centre across the road (10 mins walk)
Spectrum Leisure Centre- Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP. Also Bowling, ice skating, gym
Surrey Sports Park- Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford GU2 7AD. Also climbing, gym.
Things to do in local area for if you feel the need to escape for a few hours
River- Lots of walks along the River Wey that runs through Guildford Guildford Castle- Castle St, Guildford GU1 3SX. Ruined Motte and Bailey castle in centre of Guildford Watts Gallery Artists village Down Ln, Guildford GU3 1DQ https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk Watts Chapel Down Ln, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DN Beautiful magical chapel built in Celtic/ Art Neaveau style https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/about-us/artists-village/watts-chapel/ Surrey Hills- Lots of amazing walks in the hills surrounding Guildford Paddling pool in Stoke park for younger kids 117 Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 1ET. Can use car park at Guildford College Wild Wood Treetop Adventure Lido Rd, Guildford GU1 1HB High ropes, treetop walkways, zipline https://www.wildwood-adventure.com
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Fairlands estate |
Newsagent- limited range of groceries Party shop/Post office Charity shop Hairdressers |
Fairlands Ave, Fairlands, Guildford GU3 3NB
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Rokers farm shop |
Loose fruit and veg, eggs |
Fairlands Farm, Holly Ln, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PB |
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Co-op |
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121B Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8BE |
Cash machine. Open 7am-10pm, 10-4 on Sundays |
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Tescos |
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Ashenden Rd, Guildford GU2 7UN |
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Sainsburys local |
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124-126 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9RT |
Cash machine |
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Little Waitrose |
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200-202 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9UY |
Cash machine, petrol station |
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Chemists |
Fairlands Pharmacy |
Fairlands Medical Centre, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3NA |
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LLoyds |
119 Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8BE |
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Boots |
4 Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8AF |
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Emergency dentist or call 111 |
Fairlands Dental practice |
Fairlands Avenue, Guildford, Surrey. GU3 3NA |
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Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice |
49A Woodbridge Hill, Guildford GU2 9ZD 01483 568584
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Doctors surgery |
Fairlands practice |
Fairlands Avenue, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3NA
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A&E |
Royal Surrey Hospital |
Egerton Rd, Guildford GU2 7XX
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Petrol stations |
Esso |
56A Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8AG |
Cash machine |
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Shell |
200-202 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9UY |
Cash machine, Little Waitrose |
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Food places |
Farmhouse restaurant |
Holly Ln, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PB |
Back of Rokers farm shop 8.30-4 Mon-Fri, 9-4 Sat. Does breakfasts |
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Whyte Lyon and Dragon pub |
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1 Perry Hill Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3RE. Food bit hit and miss, used to be Thai but new owners, mainly Chinese now. Be prepared to wait for your food!
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Cricketers pub |
Aldershot Road, Guildford GU3 3AA
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35 min walk |
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Royal Oak pub |
89 Oak Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford GU3 3DA |
1hr walk |
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White Hart pub |
Wood Street Village, Guildford GU3 3DZ |
1hr walk |
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Holroyd arms pub |
36 Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8AF
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50 min walk or get Kite bus |
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Empire Fish and Chips |
115 Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8BE
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45 min walk or get Kite bus |
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Seafare Fish and Chips |
147 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9XA
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Imraan Tandoori takeaway |
111 Aldershot Rd, Guildford GU2 8BE |
45 min walk or get Kite bus |
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Miahs Indian Takeaway |
139 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9XA
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Shahin Indian restaurant and takeaway |
29 Woodbridge Hill, Guildford GU2 9AA
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Best Indian in the area |
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Beijing Chinese restaurant and takeaway |
132 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9RT
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