Built on a hill leading with stunning views, Guildford has plenty of shops to keep you busy. Whether you want to explore the high street or The Friary, you’ll find a whole bunch of popular stores such as Zara, Hollister, and Superdry.

Foodies are in luck, because the town is filled with great places to eat, from chic cafés to high-end restaurants, it’s really down to you and your preferences. Head to La Casita, a delicious tapas restaurant on the cobbled streets, famous for its culinary delights. Or, if you like Indian cuisine, RAVIZ is another highly rated restaurant, serving up moreish Indian food guaranteed to please your palate!

Guilden Village, Stoke Park is also just 20-minutes away from Guildford Train Station giving you plenty of opportunities for travel, whether it be a day trip to London or further afield. If you want to stay closer to home, you could visit Guildford Spectrum leisure complex, with a swimming pool, bowling, and an ice-skating rink all under one roof.

If cycling is your chosen method of transport, Guildford’s first ‘Boris Bikes’ are now available at The University of Surrey for people to rent and use at their leisure! Students can rent a bike from campus and travel with it for however long they want and return it to a bike rack once they have finished. There are 8 docking stations around the University with 50 bikes and a pay as you ride rate of £1 every 30-minutes, or £10 for 24 hours!

For those who love the outdoors, Wildwood Adventure is just a 4-minute walk away from your luxury accommodation. There’s a fun-filled zip zone, as well as rope bridges, tightropes and climbing challenges. Guildford Castle is only a short walk away from Guildford Town Centre, where you can learn plenty of history about the town you’re studying in. Be sure to head to the top of the tower for a 360 panoramic view of Guildford and the stunning surrounding countryside.

Whichever activity you choose, you’ll never be too far away from anything at Guilden Village, Stoke Park. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy your luxury accommodation with fabulous amenities and level up with Prestige Student Living.