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Guildford is only thirty five minutes by rail from London and just a short drive from the M25 but it has maintained its individual character. Its rural villages, riverside walks, gardens and historic buildings provide a peaceful setting, yet the town offers an excellent range of shops, and local amenities which are the envy of the region.

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The Borough of Guildford is located in Surrey approximately 30 miles South West of London. The population of the Borough is approximately 125,000 over an area of 104 square miles. Half of the people live in the county town of Guildford which carries a considerable amount of history. Guildford is within the North Downs, which are a designated area of outstanding beauty.

Guildford town centre is a conservation area, the core of which is formed by its famous granite-set High Street (not "cobbled", as is popularly believed) and a large number of important listed buildings. Near the centre of the town is a modern Cathedral and the University of Surrey.

Even though Guildford is close to London it still manages to have its own beautiful countryside. Around Guildford there are several nature trails and walks which cut into the North Downs and some of the surrounding villages.

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