Guildford Parks
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Looking for a city steeped in history with first-class transport and a bustling High Street? Then think Guildford!
6 good reasons to make the move
Outstanding beauty
Guildford lies at the gateway to an extensive designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the North Downs, so there?s plenty of opportunity for walking.
Bustling town
As well as being a market town, this is also the county town of Surrey with all that implies in the way of market stalls, busy shops, department stores and lots of thriving small businesses.
Rich in history
Guildford can trace its roots back to the 5th Century, was mentioned in the Domesday Book and even boasts its own castle and cathedral.
Centre of learning
The university, 10 minutes? walk from Guildford?s town centre, and its associated research park, provides a centre of learning as well as a vibrant, young population.
Works of art
Guildford House Gallery, the most-visited art gallery in Surrey, two theatres and a ground-breaking cinema complex provide entertainment on every level.
Ticket to ride
Transport links are first class, with the nearby motorway network and Gatwick Airport providing easy access to all parts of the UK, Europe and further afield.
5 great parks
Chapel Farm Park
Guildford Rd, Normandy, Guildford,
Surrey GU3 2BB. 01323 844495
This small, 39-plot park is little more than three miles from Guildford and yet it is in a village setting with most main amenities within walking distance.
Lakeside Park
Mead Lane, Chertsey,
Surrey KT16 8NT. 01483 799940
Well placed for amenities, with easy access to public transport and the River Thames and open fields nearby: that?s Lakeside, where no dogs are allowed
Compasses Park
Alfold, Cranleigh,
Surrey GU6 8HZ. 01306 711141
A warden lives on site at Compasses, a quiet and peaceful retirement park. Minimum age of residents is 50 and pets other than dogs are welcome.
Rickwood Park
Beare Green, Horsham Rd, Dorking,
Surrey RH5 4PP. 01306 711270
The minimum age for residents is 40 at Rickwood, which is located in a quiet, rural setting close to a bus route. Garages are available to rent.
Willows & Surrey Hills
Normandy, Guildford,
Surrey GU3 2AZ. 07766 998811
There will soon be 14 new homes available at this 130-plot park, phase one of a new development. Dogs are allowed and there is a resident warden
Essential city info
Council tax bands and rates
1 April, 2007 ? 31 March, 2008
Band A: £876.71
Band D: £1315.06
Local MP
Anne Milton, Conservative MP (Guildford)
Tel: 01483 300330 or 020 7219 8392 (Westminster)
Email: anne@annemilton.com
Crime rates
The crime statistics here are per 1000 of the population.
Thefts of motor vehicles stand at 1.3 per 1000. The average in England is 2.9.
Guildford currently has 3.5 burglaries per 1000 of the population against an English average of 4.3.
Access to London
According to the AA, the journey to London, covering 40 miles, takes one hour 10mins.
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