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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Guildford

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Guildford, England

Updated December 12, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Guildford

Guildford, England

Guildford Medieval Synagogue

The remains of the oldest synagogue in Britain lay forgotten for seven centuries, hidden under a humble shop.

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The Mount Cemetery

This unassuming Victorian cemetery is the final resting place of author Lewis Carroll.

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'Alice and the White Rabbit'

This sculpture combines the literary Alice with her real-life inspiration.

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Guildford Lido

This public pool is one of the last remaining lidos of the countless built in the 1930's as public works projects in the United Kingdom.

Guildford, England

The Chestnuts

The author of Alice in Wonderland spent his final years at this whimsical Victorian home.

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Guildford Spike

This Edwardian workhouse tells a harrowing story of those who were forced to trade hard labor for lodging.

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Watts Cemetery Chapel

This quaint mortuary chapel hides a stunning Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau interior.

2 miles from Guildford

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