GODALMING, SURREY

Godalming is a town in the Waverley district of the county of Surrey, England, seven kilometres south of Guildford. It is built on the banks of the River Wey.

Godalming came to world attention in 1881, when it became the first town in the United Kingdom to install a public supply of electricity, and the first in the world to boast electric street lighting, driven by a dynamo at Westbrook watermill.

The long history of Godalming is still evident in its architecture, from its parish church, with its Saxon chancel and Norman tower, to its 19th century town hall, nicknamed the Pepperpot. The town has around 230 listed buildings, featuring everything from Tudor timbers to 17th century brickwork.

Other significant buildings include Edwin Lutyens's Red House, and one of the best known English public schools, Charterhouse stands about a mile from the town, on the top of Charterhouse Hill. Charterhouse won the FA Cup as the Old Carthusians in 1880 and 1881.

Slightly out of Godalming, following the river to the north, is the Catteshall Lock and Farncombe Boat House. All types of boats can be hired here including the traditional narrow boat. A tea room run by the National Trust can also be found here.

To the south-east of Godalming lies Hascombe with its church of St. Peter. Built in 1864 by Woodyer, in a late 13th century style, the interior has much to offer the visitor. An old drinking trough can be seen on the road through the village.

GODALMING HOTELS

Barnett Hill

Blackheath Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RF.
Set in a stunning location, only 5 minutes from Guildford. Barnett Hill is an elegant listed country house with beautiful gardens.

Manor House Hotel

Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8SE.
Whether you are celebrating, touring or visiting on business you will find Manor House has all the facilities you require.

Ramada Farnham

Hogs Back Ridge, Seale, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EX.
Stay at the Ramada Farnham and experience everything you'd expect from an international hotel company. Located between the historic towns of Farnham & Guildford, the hotel offers good facilities in comfortable surrounding

The Guildford Hotel

253 Upper High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JG.
Situated in the centre of town, the hotel is at the top end of the famous cobbled high street close to the railway station.

The Swan Inn

Petworth Rd, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4TY.
The Swan Inn is situated in the village of Chiddingfold, only 1 hours drive from London. Close to Godalming, Haslemere and Guildford.

GODALMING ATTRACTIONS

Busbridge Lakes - home to 120 different species of waterfowl, pheasants and other birds
Charterhouse School
Godalming Museum - about the renowned people associated with the town
Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming - owned by the National Trust.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Godalming is on the mainline railway between London (Waterloo) and Portsmouth.