Browse our What’s On Brochure

Take a look at our digital brochure, packed full of courses and events taking place from April to September. Each activity links directly to its website event, making it easy for you to book. You can also browse the Apr – Sept tab on our What’s On page.


Enter our Charity Raffle

Play our charity raffle for a chance to win luxury prizes and support us to provide accessible cultural education. Enter for just £2.50 and you could win a £100 voucher for the Ivy Asia, Afternoon Tea for Two at the Harbour Hotel, a Facial and Blow Dry at Aveda and more.

Please note, you will automatically be entered into our raffle and will not receive a physical ticket. Winners will be drawn at our Fundraising Quiz Night on Saturday 5 April and contacted the following week.

Welcome to The Guildford Institute

Our community hub is open to all, with a programme of activities on offer including courses, talks and events. A variety of professional therapists and counsellors operate from our new Community & Wellbeing Centre. We also host many community groups and our building is home to V Café and a historic Library and Archive.

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Upcoming Events

About Us

Since 1834 The Guildford Institute has been working for and with the local community. Today our enthusiastic Board of Trustees and staff team work alongside a dedicated group of volunteers to ensure the Institute continues to make a difference.

The Guildford Institute Building

Café

V Café provides a friendly catering service using high quality, fresh, vegetarian and vegan ingredients. 

V Cafe at The Guildford Institute

Room Hire

Competitive room hire available within our centrally-located Grade II listed building.

Room Hire at The Guildford Institute

Your Guildford Institute

Become a Member

Enquire about Room Hire

Visit the
Library &
Archive

Make a Donation 

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