Explore Godalming's historic high street, riverside setting, excellent schools and Surrey countryside with Strutt & Parker.
From its historic high street and charming period properties to its beautiful riverside setting and surrounding countryside, Godalming offers a unique blend of heritage, community, and countryside living. Situated in the heart of Surrey, just south of Guildford, this highly desirable market town attracts a diverse mix of residents, including families, professionals, commuters, and older individuals seeking an exceptional quality of life within easy reach of London.
As one of England’s oldest market towns, Godalming boasts a fascinating history, while its vibrant cultural scene includes galleries, theatres, community events, and local festivals for residents to enjoy all year round. Residents also benefit from easy access to nearby attractions including Winkworth Arboretum, Loseley Park, and the Surrey Hills National Landscape, which allow for exploration in every season.
If you're thinking about relocating to Godalming as a family, there are many popular schools in both the independent and state sector, as well as the very popular Godalming Sixth Form College. The well-known Charterhouse School, originally founded in London in 1611, has been a fixture in Godalming since 1872.
Godalming is perfect for residents at every stage of life. Families are drawn to its excellent schools, safe environment, and abundance of green space, while professionals appreciate the town’s convenient and easy rail connections to Guildford and London. The area is also particularly popular with downsizers and those seeking a balance between countryside living without sacrificing modernity.
Godalming has a wide variety of shopping on offer for local residents, including Secretts Farm Shop and Garden Centre, which are located in nearby Milford. Godalming also boasts an eclectic mix of independent traders and boutiques as well as large established shops such as Waitrose.
The town has developed a thriving food and drink scene, with a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, gastropubs, and traditional countryside inns. Whether enjoying a relaxed brunch, family meal or an evening with friends and family, locals can benefit from a broad range of dining options that champion seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Life in Godalming revolves around community, culture and the outdoors with residents enjoying walking, cycling, golfing, tennis, and exploring the surrounding countryside. Local theatres, arts venues, and community groups provide a varied calendar of events throughout the year for locals to enjoy. The River Wey, Winkworth Arboretum, local parks and nearby National Trust properties offer further opportunities for relaxation.
There is a number of great connections by rail in Godalming, including trains that run to London Waterloo with the fastest time of 39 minutes and trains to Gatwick with a time of 56 minutes.
The area enjoys strong road connections to both the A3 and M25 while train connections to Guildford connect with a direct coach service to Heathrow every hour.
A network of local bus services connects Godalming with neighbouring towns and villages, while both Heathrow and Gatwick airports are accessible within approximately an hour by car.
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