Godalming
Things to do in Godalming, Surrey
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Godalming works well as a base for exploring Surrey, with seven hotels and guesthouses spread through town, plus a campsite at The Merry Harriers if you prefer that style of stay. Most of the hotels cluster around the 4.4 to 4.5 rating mark, with The Rose & Crown and The Stag on the River both well-reviewed. The Stag, rated 4.4 from over 1,600 reviews, draws particular attention. There is a fish and chip shop, Oh my cod, which has built a following with a 4.6 rating.
The town sits in the South East, in Surrey, making it accessible for a weekend away or a longer stay while you explore the wider area. The balance of accommodation and the draw of both the Arboretum and the treasure trail suggests Godalming functions as a proper stopping point rather than a passing-through place.
Where to stay in Godalming(7)
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Dunsfold B&B
Hurst Hill, Hurlands Lane, Godalming
Godalming Hotel
65 Meadrow, Godalming
Innkeepers Lodge Godalming
The Inn On The Lake, Godalming
The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel
High Street, Godalming
The Rose & Crown
4 Mill Lane, Godalming
The Stag on the River
Lower Eashing Lane, Godalming
The Withies Inn
Withies Lane, Godalming
Things to Do in Godalming(2)
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The two main attractions are quite different. Winkworth Arboretum, a National Trust property rated 4.6 from over 3,000 reviews, offers gardens and woodland walks. For something lighter, the Godalming Spy Mission Treasure Trail is a self-guided activity rated an exceptionally high 4.9 from nearly 500 reviews—the kind of thing that works well for families or anyone after a bit of puzzle-solving around town.
Where to Eat in Godalming(1)
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2 mi
Pumpkin Picking at Secretts
Milford · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Watts Gallery
Guildford · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Guildford Museum
Guildford · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
ODEON Guildford
Guildford · ⭐ 3.9
4 mi
Mulligans Guildford
Guildford · ⭐ 4.5
MeetspaceVR Guildford
Guildford · ⭐ 4.9
4 mi
Dapdune Wharf
Guildford · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Guildford
Guildford · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Godalming(1)
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Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Site, Loseley Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £18/night
The Merry Harriers
⭐ 4.5
Waggoners Campsite at Hampton Estate
⭐ 4.9 · from £36/night
Waggoners Campsite
⭐ 4.9
Highfield Heights Camping
⭐ 4.5 · from £30/night
Glamping Holiday
⭐ 5.0
Care Ashore Campsite
⭐ 4.8 · from £29/night
Hurtwood Hideout
⭐ 4.9 · from £29/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Godalming
All cottages in Godalming →Farmhouse Garden Shepherds Hut
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
Eagles Nest
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £781
Whitmoor Farm
4 cottages · from £1,112
Tor Hatch Cabin
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,197
Tor Hatch Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,027
Tor Hatch House
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £10,579
The Haybarn
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cottage High Wykehurst End
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £967
Common questions about Godalming
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Where can I stay in Godalming?
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What is there to do in Godalming?
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