Parking Near Guildford Museum, England
Where Can I Park for Guildford Museum?
The closest listed space is 55 yards away near Guildford Castle, priced at £82 a month. For occasional visits, hourly spaces 196 yards away include Florence Desmond at £0.80 an hour, Holiday Inn Guildford at £4.30 an hour and University of Surrey at £1.20 an hour. Blue Badge holders can use metered parking almost opposite in Quarry Street.
- Address
- Peak's pond, Charlotteville, Guildford, GU1 3UQ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Guildford Castle, Surrey, 55 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Guildford railway station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Guildford
Guildford Museum in Guildford, with pre-booked private parking nearby for a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
Parking Near Guildford Museum at Peak's Pond
Guildford Museum is at Peak's pond, Charlotteville, Guildford, GU1 3UQ, beside Guildford Castle Grounds. The museum is free to visit, making nearby parking useful for a short cultural stop as well as a longer visit to the surrounding historic area (guildford.gov.uk).
Blue Badge holders can use the metered parking almost opposite the museum in Quarry Street (visitsurrey.com). A dropped kerb is provided at the junction with Castle Street, which gives step-free access from the Quarry Street side (visitsurrey.com). The council publishes charges, opening hours and a map covering Guildford car parks, street parking and pay-and-display areas (guildford.gov.uk).
Parksy Spaces Within 55 to 196 Yards of Guildford Museum
The closest listed Parksy space is an off-street space near Guildford Castle, a few steps away at 55 yards, priced at £82 a month. Two further spaces are listed at 196 yards: a secure Guildford space priced at £82 a month and an Onslow space priced at £58.50 a month.
Hourly choices at 196 yards include a 24/7 space at Florence Desmond priced at £0.80 an hour, Holiday Inn Guildford parking priced at £4.30 an hour, and University of Surrey parking priced at £1.20 an hour. The monthly spaces suit repeated visits, while the hourly listings are more practical when the museum visit is occasional.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around Quarry Street and Castle Street
Guildford Museum sits beside Guildford Castle Grounds, so parking demand can rise when visitors combine the museum with the castle area and the town centre. The surrounding roads include metered parking in Quarry Street, almost opposite the museum for Blue Badge holders (visitsurrey.com).
The council also provides charges, opening hours and a map for Guildford parking locations (guildford.gov.uk). Drivers using Quarry Street or Castle Street should follow the signed restrictions and payment arrangements in force at the space.
The Friary and Guildford Railway-Station Car Parks
Parking is free if you use the scheme described by The Friary (thefriaryguildford.com), making it a named alternative for visitors who prefer a larger town-centre facility.
Guildford railway station has 327 parking spaces, including 8 accessible spaces (Network Rail). Charges apply there, with daily parking at £15.50, Saturday parking at £10.50, Sunday parking at £4 and Bank Holiday parking at £4 (Network Rail). These facilities provide alternatives to the spaces around the castle and the metered parking in Quarry Street.
Walking From Guildford and London Road Stations
Guildford railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from Guildford Museum and an 8-minute walk. The route gives rail users a straightforward alternative to driving into the castle area, particularly for visits that can be planned around train times.
London Road (Guildford) railway station is also nearby, at approximately a 12-minute walk from the site. Both stations place visitors within walking distance of Peak's pond, Charlotteville and the museum's setting beside Guildford Castle Grounds.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Guildford Museum?
The closest listed space is 55 yards away near Guildford Castle, priced at £82 a month. For occasional visits, hourly spaces 196 yards away include Florence Desmond at £0.80 an hour, Holiday Inn Guildford at £4.30 an hour and University of Surrey at £1.20 an hour. Blue Badge holders can use metered parking almost opposite in Quarry Street.
What Is the Closest Parking to Guildford Museum?
The closest listed Parksy space is an off-street space near Guildford Castle, 55 yards away, priced at £82 a month. Two further spaces are listed at 196 yards, priced at £82 a month and £58.50 a month. These monthly options suit visitors making repeated visits to the museum or surrounding historic area.
Is There Hourly Parking Near Guildford Museum?
Yes. Hourly listings 196 yards away include a 24/7 space at Florence Desmond priced at £0.80 an hour, Holiday Inn Guildford parking at £4.30 an hour and University of Surrey parking at £1.20 an hour. These hourly listings are more practical when the museum visit is occasional.
Where Can Blue Badge Holders Park Near Guildford Museum?
Blue Badge holders can use the metered parking almost opposite the museum in Quarry Street. A dropped kerb at the junction with Castle Street gives step-free access from the Quarry Street side. Drivers should follow the signed restrictions and payment arrangements in force at the space.
What Are the Parking Options at Guildford Railway Station?
Guildford railway station has 327 parking spaces, including 8 accessible spaces. Charges apply, with daily parking at £15.50, Saturday parking at £10.50, Sunday parking at £4 and Bank Holiday parking at £4. The station is 0.4 miles from the museum and an 8-minute walk.
Can I Travel to Guildford Museum by Train?
Guildford railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 miles away and an 8-minute walk from the museum. London Road (Guildford) railway station is also nearby, at approximately a 12-minute walk. Both stations place visitors within walking distance of Peak's pond, Charlotteville and the castle grounds.
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