Local recommendations from people who live in Guildford — where to live, eat, walk the dog, and find an NHS dentist. Sign in to add yours.
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Local knowledge from people who actually live in Guildford. Between the town-centre rebuild, the NHS-dentist squeeze and the classic "which area should I live in?" questions, a lot of what newcomers need is in residents' heads. Sign in to pass it on.
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Onslow Village, Charlotteville, Burpham, Merrow, Stoughton, Park Barn, Bellfields, or over the river toward Stoke — what's it really like, and how's the transport?
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NHS-dentist access is a real struggle across Surrey. If you know a practice currently accepting patients, share it (and say when you last checked).
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Stoke Park, the Wey towpath, the Downs, Pewley or the Chantries — where do you actually go, and is it muddy/buggy-friendly?
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The cafés, restaurants and pubs worth choosing over the chains — including anywhere good for over-25s in the evening.
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Guildford Lido, the Spectrum, Stoke Park, rainy-day options — what's worth it and what ages does it suit?
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Plumber, electrician, mechanic, hairdresser, cleaner — the people worth having a number for.
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