London
45 mins by train/car, with many tourist attractions and things to do.Portsmouth
to see the Historic Dockyard. About 50 mins by train/car.Farnham
Ancient Historic Market Town, about 15 minutes by Train/ Car from Guildford Centre.Windsor
Fabulous royal castle, which the Queen still uses, and very attractive town. Most recently the Guildhall hosted the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla.World War I Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial - Southwest of the town of Brookwood, about 9.5 kilometers six miles north of Guildford. Open daily except for December 25 and January 1; 9AM to 5PM. The final resting place for 468 American military dead from World War I. There is a small chapel inscribed with the names of 563 Missing in Action persons. Free
theme parks
There are three very good theme parks all within 45 minutes drive of Guildford:
Chessington World of Adventures
Just off M25, Junction 10 (http://www.chessington.com) 2006 opening times: from March 27th - October 31st. Great theme park and zoo that is aimed at kids and younger teenagers. Tickets: £29 adults, £19.50 kids, although there are many 1/2 price offers going on around the year.Legoland Windsor
near Windsor, (http://www.legoland.co.uk) 2006 opening times: 25th March - 29th October. Good theme park, aimed at younger children, with fewer rides, although it has many lego towns. Tickets: £30 adults, £23 kids.Thorpe Park
Just off M25, Junction 12 (http://www.thorpepark.co.uk) The big theme park in the South! Thorpe Park is aimed squarely at adrenaline junkies although there are plenty of rides to suit others! and is well worth a visit. Be sure to go on all the rides, especially Colossus world's first 10 loop roller coaster, Nemesis Inferno fast and fun! and 2006's big new ride, Stealth 0 - 80mph in 2 seconds!Tickets vary season to season, look out for 2 for 1 vouchers.