🇬🇧 Just 30min from London!
A Fairytale Castle Hidden in Blooming Gardens 📍 Guildford Castle This storybook-perfect castle—wrapped in kaleidoscopic gardens—offers all the charm of Windsor without the crowds. The ultimate weekend escape! 🟡 Getting There 🚆 Train: From London Waterloo, take the fast train (~30min) to Guildford Station ➕ 🚶♀️ Then a scenic 10-min walk through the town’s cobbled high street leads you straight to the castle gates. ⭕️ Must-Do Highlights ✅ 360° View from the Great Tower 🏰 Worth the small ticket fee! The narrow spiral stairs lead to panoramic views of Guildford town and the Surrey Hills. ✅ Free Castle Gardens 🌸 The hilltop grounds explode with tulips, roses, and whimsical blooms in spring/summer—no ticket needed! ✅ Alice in Wonderland Statue 🐇 A hidden tribute to Lewis Carroll, who spent his final years here. #LondonDayTrips #UKWeekends #BritishLife #LondonLiving #CastleLovers