Guildford and the local area
The Surrey Research Park is located approximately 3/4 mile from the centre of Guildford, Surrey's historic county town.
Built around the River Wey, Guildford boasts a Cathedral and many places of historic interest. Economically and culturally vibrant, Guildford provides an excellent working and living environment with London only 25 miles away.
In addition to traditional high street shopping, there are two modern shopping centres. The Surrey Research Park benefits from a hotel and a supermarket which are both within walking distance.
Guildford is proud of its excellent schools, state and private, as well as one of the foremost technological universities in the UK – the University of Surrey.
Companies and organisations already attracted to the town include:
- BOC UK
- Syngenta
- SanofiAventis
- Avaya
- Ericsson
- Allianz Insurance PLC
- Colgate Palmolive
- UOP
- Surrey County Council
- SEEDA
- English Heritage
- Detica
Guildford facts
- County town of Surrey
- Administrative headquarters of the South East England Region
- Population: 66,773
- 35 minutes by train to London
Information about this web site
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