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The Vision History of Sport at Surrey
Surrey Sports Park has a very clear and exciting vision: Current Provision The Road to Surrey Sports Park
Surrey Sports Park will be one of Europe’s Surrey Sports Park will provide opportunities for UniSPORT is currently the sport and recreation In the 37 years since the facilities were opened,
premiere sites for elite sport, physical all, regardless of ability and will offer unrivalled department at the University of Surrey; UniSPORT the University student population has grown
activity, well-being and leisure. The values provision for disability sport in order that has an outstanding reputation for the provision significantly to around 14,000, as has the staff
of performance, participation and personal everyone is able to use and benefit from the of sport, exercise and dance within the Higher population and the public usage of the facilities.
development underpin the very heart of the facilities available. Education sector, notable for its diversity and For this reason, around 11 years ago, plans
complex. Bringing together high quality facilities innovation. The original sports facilities were began for a new sports facility and after approval
and passionate people with a desire to achieve, built in 1972 to provide a service for the student in 2007 construction of Surrey Sports Park began
Surrey Sports Park will provide a venue that will population which, back then, was just 2,500. The in June 2008.
support the ambitions of all users, regardless of facilities were split across two sites; the Stag Hill
ability, from world class athletes to grassroots Campus and the Varsity Centre. The Sport Centre The University of Surrey currently has in place the
beginners. Students and Staff of the University on campus currently provides a sports hall (with “10:100:10 strategy”, whereby their aim is to be
of Surrey, independent teams and individuals, provision for basketball, netball and badminton), in the top 10 Universities in the UK, top 100 in
young and old will have the opportunity to a fitness suite, 2 squash courts, 2 studios, a the world, in the next 10 years.
excel in a place that inspires active discovery and treatment room, a climbing wall and male and
development of sporting and creative talent. female changing facilities. The Varsity Centre With sport becoming such a high priority on
offers 1 floodlit artificial turf, 6 outdoor tennis the University’s and Government’s agenda, and
One of the main aims is to attract professional courts, 2 of which are used for netball, 8 grass with BUCS (University sport competition) points
bodies to use Surrey Sports Park for an elite pitches for football and rugby, 5 indoor squash counting toward overall University rankings it
training venue, and to be known as Europe’s courts, male and female changing areas and a is felt that this investment in sport will hugely
premier training facility. bar/social area which seats up to 150. benefit and contribute to the University of
Surrey’s strategy and increase recognition both
nationally and internationally.
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Facilities
The Surrey Sports Park has been designed by internationally renowned architect firm, FaulknerBrowns,
whose reputation has been recognised by the International Olympic Committee and the Association
of Sports and Leisure Facilities.
Our state-of-the-art sporting facility will be one of the best in the UK.
Its main features include:
50m x 20m 8 lane, Indoor pool 3 Multi-purpose Sports Halls Climbing Centre with 12m high wall Bar and social areas
• The first and only indoor 50m pool in the • Sprung Junkers floors in all 3 halls. • Surrey Sports Park will offer some of the finest • Available for private and conference booking.
county of Surrey. • Can combine 2 halls to make 1 large hall and most challenging indoor climbing in the • Outdoor terrace overlooking the grass and
• Each lane is 2.5m wide. measuring 25x37x13m. UK. artificial pitches.
• The pool has a traversable boom and moveable • Single hall measures. • The Climbing Centre houses a testing variety
floor – providing many different configurations; • Suitable for basketball, badminton, netball, of overhanging competition walls and an Europe’s first Starbucks in a Sports Park
2 x 25m sections or 1 x 30m section suitable volleyball, martial arts, table tennis. exciting resin-featured lead wall that will • 120 indoor seats.
for waterpolo. • All equipment complies with National provide climbers the opportunity to place • 131 outdoor seats.
• Pool is 2m deep throughout but the moveable Governing Body standards – for example all in situ protection. In addition there is an • Overlooking artificial and grass pitches.
floor can be adjusted between 0-2 metres. basketball equipment is FIBA approved. excellent training area for the novice, which
• Full Daktronics timing system. • Bleacher seating for 822 people. boasts a number of ledges that allow for skill Outdoor Facilities
• OSB12 Starting platform with athletic start and • Additional seating available. development. • 3 Artificial turf pitches, including a 3G pitch.
relay break detection. • To complement the numerous climbing routes • 10 football/rugby pitches.
• Separate wet-side changing village. 2 Large Multi-purpose Exercise Studios there is an extensive bouldering wall. This • 2 small sided sports pitches.
• The pool uses a UV water treatment system. • Both are 15m x 12m. offers a range of challenges for all levels of • 2 cricket squares.
• The pool will provide an international long- • Can be opened up to make one large 15m x climber, and is the perfect area for training. • 8 floodlit tennis courts.
course swimming and waterpolo facility. 24m studio. • 2 lane 60 metre sprint track.
• Ideal for dance, martial arts, boxing. Wet and Dry changing areas
120 – Station Health and Fitness Centre • Can be used for team meeting room. • 16 changing areas for men and women, some Whether individuals consider themselves a
• Total fitness centre area: 700sqm. • Each studio has 1 mirrored wall. serving specifically the pool, others the indoor sportsman/woman or not, the Surrey Sports Park
• Zoned areas tailored to members with different studios and fitness suite and further changing will be the perfect place to enjoy the benefits
requirements. 1 Small Multi-purpose Studio areas for the outdoor pitches. of exercise – for health, wellbeing and personal
• Latest CV equipment with integrated TV • Fully sprung floor. • Sauna and steam facilities. development. Whether you choose rugby or a
and entertainment systems, fixed resistance • Ideal for dance and well being classes such as fitness session, dance or martial arts, our sports
machines and free weights. pilates, yoga and tai chi. Consultation and Treatment Rooms activities can help you to feel good, meet new
• The equipment specification is to the highest • Offering sports massage or personal fitness people and have fun.
international standards. Spinning Studio assessment.
• Particular attention has been given to providing • 25 Spinning bikes will be in the Spinning Studio. • Available for use by team medical staff. Our activities are designed to cater for all
the most advanced equipment for world-class • Suitable for junior fitness classes. abilities, giving everyone the chance to try
and Olympic athletes. • Suitable interactive dance platform classes. Team Rooms something new. Our team of knowledgeable
• Personal fitness programmes and personal • To assess performances, team discussions, and enthusiastic teachers and coaches can help
trainers available. 6 Glass-backed squash courts management discussions. design individual fitness and training programmes
• Gym based classes e.g. spinning and circuits. • Including 2 show courts for over 160 • Medical testing. and advise on the opportunities offered.
spectators.
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Sports and Services include:
• A large and varied range of body conditioning, Thanks to the excellent facilities on offer and
circuit training and spinning classes. proximity of 4* accommodation, Surrey Sports
• The 120-station fitness suite also provides Park will be able to offer a wide range of
personal trainers to offer fitness assessment, sporting tournaments with spectator provision,
training programmes etc. multi-sport coaching camps, weight control
• Sports courses and workshops; including camps and many more to suit everyone. There
badminton, netball, basketball and many more. will be fully qualified fitness instructors and sports
• Courses in yoga, tai chi and Pilates, for people coaches on hand at all times to help with the
of all abilities. needs of athletes, and after a hard session there
• Sport therapy and treatments rooms for sport is the choice of Starbucks or the bar and social
injury and rehabilitation. area to replenish fuel and relax.
• A large, varied range of dance courses from
Ballet to Hip-Hop, for beginners through to There are team rooms in Surrey Sports Park,
experts. but if there is the need for further rooms, or a
• Leadership courses such as Community Sports larger area, the Stag Hill campus can offer lecture
Leadership Award. theatres which can seat up to 400 people, with
• Coaching courses for a wide range of sports. built in video and sounds equipment.
• 36 student sports clubs including football,
hockey, cricket and many more. The facilities on offer are world-class and will
• Event and conference hosting opportunities provide an excellent environment for sport
with a social area large enough for 350 people, at both grass-roots level through to elite/
with a terrace over-looking the outdoor international level performance. With the open
facilities. plan feel of the Surrey Sports Park, visitors will
• Accommodation a short distance away to look feel part of the action, whether it be the actual
after guests of events/conferences (details taking part in an activity, or relaxing in the café
follow). or bar area and watching the sports taking place
out on the pitches, from the terrace area.
As all athletes will know, every successful
season begins with strong pre-season training. Security
Surrey Sports Park will offer excellent training • The latest CCTV equipment available
facilities, with fully qualified fitness support will monitor Surrey Sports Park with over
staff, in the picturesque surroundings of Surrey. 50 cameras centrally managed.
These settings will enable athletes to escape • First class relationships have been developed
from everyday life and training environments, with Surrey Police to assist visiting teams with
whilst taking advantage some of the specialist their security planning.
additional services that will be on offer.
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Guildford City
Swimming Club
London 2012
Training Facilities Nearby Experience of Hosting Elite Sports
For those sports that can not be accommodated in the Surrey Sports Park, relationships are in place Events and Professional Teams
with various facilities in close proximity to ensure that athletes are able to train.
RFUW World Cup 2010 Surrey Storm Netball
The following facilities are available for training: • Surrey Sports Park is to be the host venue for • From 2010 Surrey Sports Park will operate a
the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Super League Netball team in England Netball’s
• 12 teams from around the world will spend top tier league.
Spectrum Guildford Bisham Abbey
3 weeks living, training and performing at • All training sessions and matches will take
International standard, 400 metre all weather A large lake, near the Thames, suitable for Sailing
Surrey Sports Park. place in the Surrey Sports Park Sports Halls.
athletics track with eight lanes – just 3 miles from – 40 miles from Surrey Sports Park.
• All match and training pitches, • Athletes will have full access to the fitness
Surrey Sports Park.
accommodation, catering, physiotherapy and suite and will work with the catering team to
team rooms all supplied and maintained by develop nutritionally balanced diets throughout
Bisley Olympic and Paralympic Venues in
Surrey Sports Park. the season.
Comprises of two grounds, Cottesloe Heath and easy reach of Surrey Sports Park:
• Expected audiences of up to 1000 per match.
Long Siberia suitable for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun
Guildford City Swimming Club
Training – 10 miles from Surrey Sports Park. • All England Tennis Club Wimbledon (Tennis):
Elite Basketball Club • Guildford City Swimming Club will be based out
25 Miles.
• Athletes will have full access to the facilities of Surrey Sports Park once it opens in 2010.
Eton Dorney Lake • Olympic Village and Olympic Park: 38 Miles.
and will work with the catering team to • GCSC were the South East Regional National
A world-class rowing and flat-water canoeing • Lord’s Cricket Ground (Archery): 34 Miles.
develop nutritionally balanced diets throughout Swimming League Champions for 4 straight
centre in a spectacular, 400-acres parkland • Eton Dorney Lake (Rowing and Kayak venue):
the season. years from 2005-2008.
setting near Windsor. It will host those events 35 Miles.
• Surrey Sports Park will employ 2 ASA Level 4
in the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012 – • Wembley Stadium (Football): 40 Miles.
Surrey Storm Squash coaches, plus 13 professionally qualified ASA
35 miles from Surrey Sports Park.
• From 2010 Surrey Sports Park will operate Coaches & Teachers, including its own in-house
an elite squash team in the Premier Squash chartered physiotherapist and nutritionist.
League.
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Vicki Hansford Alec Stewart, OBE
Vicki is an inspirational sportswoman who has Alec Stewart is England’s most capped cricketer
overcome personal adversity to achieve great both in ODI and Test match cricket. Over the
sporting success. Diagnosed with cancer in course of his 14 year international career, Alec
2004 and given just six months to live, Vicki made 133 Test match appearances and 170 ODI
Surrey Sports Park Staff and Ambassadors
recovered, undergoing lung surgery and a appearances. He was also a firm fixture in the
below-the-knee amputation a year later. As part Surrey team for over 20 years from 1981.
of her rehabilitation, Vicki threw herself into
The Surrey Sports Park staff team is made up of a number of highly-trained professionals, led by sport, learning to run with a prosthetic leg. She Having started out as an opening batsmen
Managing Director Jason Harborow. Jason was responsible for commissioning both the JJB Stadium began winning medals in the T44 class – open and occasional wicket-keeper, as Alec’s career
and the Robin Park development in Wigan; as general manager of the Commonwealth Games in to athletes with below-the-knee amputations progressed his aptitude as a wicket keeper
Manchester he learnt how elite athletes operate, as well as how to run and finance this type of event; taking gold in the 100m at the 2005 British Open continued to grow and he finished his Test career
he was also operations director of the Rugby League World Cup and chief executive of the Liverpool Championships, and at the World Games in Rio having kept wicket in 82 of his 133 matches.
Culture Company. de Janeiro the same year.
Alec was vice-Captain for the majority of Mike
Our highly-qualified sports team offer a range of services from nutritional advice, to strength Keen for another challenge, Vickie transferred Atherton’s time in charge of the England team,
and conditioning training. Two members of our staff have experienced first hand of Olympic and to rowing the following season. She made an succeeding him in 1998. He promptly led England
Paralympic training and competition; Vicki Hansford competed in Beijing 2008 and won bronze in immediate impact at the 2006 World Rowing to a momentous win against South Africa, their
the LTA coxed four and Allan Wells won gold in the 100m in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. This gives Championships by winning gold in the Legs, first in a major series for 12 years. During his time
staff at Surrey Sports Park a thorough understanding of the need for well organised, accessible and Trunks and Arms mixed coxed fours and setting as captain, Alec made history as the first man to
successful training camps. a new world record. She went on to stroke the simultaneously captain, wicket-keep and open
boat to win the first ever World Cup Regatta the batting for a side in Test cricket.
Surrey Sports Park also has a number of sporting Ambassadors who represent the Park and help raise in Amsterdam in 2007 and took silver with the
the profile of and awareness of sport in the local area. same crew at the World Rowing Championships In 1998, Alec was awarded the MBE and the OBE
in Munich later that year. in 2003. He is now part of Surrey CCC’s cricket
These ambassadors are: management team in a threefold role involving
Vicki’s next challenge was to compete at the mentoring, coaching and consultancy.
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games where the team
came away with a bronze medal. In 2009, Vicki
has added a gold from the World Cup in Munich
and from the World Championships in Poland
to her medal haul. These recent successes firmly
underline her status as a truly world class athlete.
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Allan Wells, MBE Gail Emms, MBE Mark Foster Geva Mentor
Born in Edinburgh, Allan started his career in Gail is one of the UK’s most successful – and Mark is amongst the most successful British England Netball star Geva still remains the
athletics as a long jumper and triple jumper who popular - badminton players ever. Retired now, swimmers of all time. Specialising in butterfly youngest ever player to have competed in the
didn’t start to concentrate on the sprint events she will best be remembered for her performance and freestyle at 50 metres, he has won 47 major England Senior Team; she was selected for the
until 1976. It took just two years for Allan to in the final of the Mixed Doubles at the 2004 international medals in a remarkable career. full England Squad at just 15 years old in 2000
start making a real impact in the sprints on the Athens Olympic Games. Alongside her mixed Aged 38, he was selected for Team GB to and has since developed in to a world-class
international scene where traditionally the British doubles partner, Nathan Robertson, the pair kept compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games – netballer and regular in the England starting line
had made little impression. the nation on the edge of their seats as they his 5th Olympics –and in the process became the up. Her rise to netballing fame happened quickly
battled China’s top pairing, narrowly missing out oldest member of the Great Britain swimming and just 2 years after her debut she collected
His profile and success continued to grown and on the gold. team ever. Commonwealth Bronze in Manchester. Geva
in 1980, at the Moscow Olympics, Allan Wells plays for Surrey Sports Park’s Co-operative
became the first Briton since Harold Abrahams in During her career, Gail won five national mixed Mark was first selected for the British team in Netball Superleague team “Surrey Storm”. The
1924 to win gold in the Olympic Games 100m. doubles titles and four women’s doubles titles, 1985, with his breakthrough coming at the Co-operative Netball Superleague is broadcast
He also took silver in the 200m making him the two Commonwealth mixed double titles, Commonwealth Games in Auckland in 1990 on Sky Sports and the most prestigious netballing
only British athlete to win two short sprint medals was crowned World Champion in 2006, and when he won his first individual international competition in Europe.
at one Olympics. During the heats, he set a time took silver at the Athens Olympics – the best bronze medal. He broke his first world record in
of 10.11 seconds, a Scottish record that still performance ever by a British player. 1993 in the 50m freestyle, going on to break a Geva has competed in two World Championships
stands today. further seven records. and in 2005 she also won Silver at the World
Since retiring from the game after the Beijing Youth Championships. She is not only a netball
As well as his Olympic success, Allan took 2008 Olympics, Gail has divided her time He retired from competitive swimming in 2006 superstar in the UK but down under as well.
four golds, two silvers and a bronze at the between a variety of television and mentoring after the Commonwealth Games, but then As well as competing for Surrey Storm in the
Commonwealth Games; he also won The Golden roles. She was a presenter on the 4Sport Show made a memorable comeback at the National UK Geva plays in the professional Trans-Tasman
Sprint title in 1981 affirming his title of fastest on Channel 4 and on Sky’s badminton coverage; Championships in July 2007, winning both events Netball Superleague – The ANZ Championship
sprinter in the world. she is also a regular guest on A Question of he competed in. In 2008, he returned to the for Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Sport. British squad and won a silver medal in the 50m
In 2002, Allan was enrolled into the Scottish freestyle at the 2008 FINA Short Course World In 2008 Geva finished 3rd in the ANZ
Sporting Hall of Fame and is heralded as one Gail is using her own experiences as an Championships. At the opening ceremony of Championships with the Thunderbirds and
of Scotland’s greatest sporting heroes. He is international player to motivate and inspire other the Beijing Olympics he carried the flag for Great in 2009 reached the grand final with her
currently an Ambassador for the 2012 London athletes and is also mentoring a number London Britain during the Parade of Nations. Australian side but were defeated by Melbourne
Olympics and also an Ambassador for the 2014 2012 hopefuls. Vixens. In 2009 Geva was selected for the World
Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 7 select team, which beat both Australia and
New Zealand.
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Sonia Mkoloma Chad McKnight
Sonia is the current senior England Netball Chad is an American professional basketball
Co-Captain and one of the most recognizable player, who has recently signed as the Player-
names in netball across the globe. Coach for the 2009-10 British Basketball League
season with the Guildford Heat.
Sonia has competed for England in three World
Championships, winning Bronze in 1999. She The 6ft 8in Forward was educated at Morehead
plays for The Surrey Sports Park’s Co-operative State University, Kentucky, where he starred for
Netball Superleague team “Surrey Storm” whom
compete in the most prestigious netball league in
Europe.
the Eagles basketball team from 2003 to 2005.
Chad left Morehead in 2005 and signed his first
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Sonia is a defender feared by attackers across had a respectable first season with the Heat,
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Trans-Tamsman Netball Superleague – The ANZ where he would make his mark on the British
Championship in 2008 and 2009. In 2008 she
was awarded the coveted title of Most Valuable
basketball scene. In 19 games, McKnight
averaged 12 points per game, including a
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Sonia was part of the World Select team who 2007 effectively ruled the American out for the
defeated Australia and New Zealand in the remainder of the campaign. He was subsequently
2009 New World International Test Series and released for the long-term injury.
continues to captain England as one of the true
inspirations and leaders in her sport. Sonia also Following a full recovery from injury, McKnight
writes a regular column for BBC Sport, is a lead agreed a deal with the Leicester Riders, who he
pundit on The Netball Pod and one of the most played for for the 2007-08 season, before returning
photographed netballers in the world. to the Guildford Heat for the 2008-09 season. In
July 2009, it was announced that Chad will take on
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Wates House
Accommodation and Food and Beverage Manor Park Accommodation
Not only will athletes benefit from the world- the University of Surrey, and the potential user
class facilities at Surrey Sports Park, but the group from Surrey Sports Park.
University of Surrey can also offer 2,366 en-suite
rooms, at Manor Park and Stag Hill residences. A There are various catering options around
large reception/recreation/conference building is Surrey Sports Park and the University’s Stag
currently being planned for the Manor Park site Hill campus:
and, subject to planning approval, will start to be
built toward the end of 2009. • Hillside Restaurant – Which can cater for
400 at any one time, can provide bespoke
All the rooms are en-suite, non-smoking and have menus and can be transformed to an excellent
unlimited broadband and telephone access. Each event venue.
flat has a shared spacious kitchen for around 6-7 • Chancellors Restaurant and Bar – Serving
people at Manor Park and 8-12 on Stag Hill, with all food from soups and sandwiches to full cooked
the necessary appliances; fridge, cooker, microwave, meals.
kettle toaster and storage cupboards. There is also • Lakeside Restaurant – High quality food and
a laundrette on site and both Manor Park and Stag drink for a more formal dining experience.
Hill campus are patrolled 24/7 by security and are • Wates House – Also serves a wide range
car-free zones amongst the apartment blocks. of hot and cold food and drink – Another
location used for conferences with a number of
At Manor Park, we have outline planning different event rooms.
permission for at least another 2000 rooms. This • Starbucks – One on the Surrey Sports Park,
development is likely to go on steadily over the one on the Stag Hill campus and one in the
next 2 - 20 years as the need for accommodation Guildford School of Acting.
grows with the increase in student numbers at • Sorrentos – Coffee shop. A typical room in Manor Park
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Location of Surrey Sports Park The Surrey Sports Park is close to:
The Surrey Sports Park is situated in Guildford, If you wish to travel further afield there are • London: A 35 minute train journey from • P
ortsmouth Historic Dockyard: A short train
at the heart of Surrey. As part of the University frequent express trains to Guildford from London Guildford station takes you directly to Waterloo journey will take you to Portsmouth where
of Surrey it is located a short distance from the Waterloo, taking just 40 minutes. Guildford is on in the heart of London. From here all tube lines you’re able to visit the world famous historic
main campus, close to the Royal Surrey County the main line to Portsmouth and trains stop at can be accessed, taking you all over the city. ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go
Hospital and Manor Park accommodation. Woking on the way. There are also regular trains aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and see the
on a separate line to Guildford via Cobham. • Hampton Court Palace: Just 20 miles up the Mary Rose.
Surrey Sports Park is located just 25 miles from A3 takes you to this historic palace, which
London Heathrow and 40 miles from London Guildford is about 30 miles down the A3 from provides an excellent day out. • Epsom Downs Racecourse: Just up the A3
Gatwick. There is a direct train link to Gatwick London. The A3 itself has a junction with the this grade-one racecourse near Epsom, Surrey
which runs twice every hour and takes 40 M25 motorway about 10 miles north-east of • Chessington World of Adventures/Thorpe is ideal for a great day out.
minutes, and from Heathrow there is a coach Guildford and the M25 connects with both Park: Two of the UK’s most famous theme
service twice-hourly which ends at Woking, Heathrow and Gatwick as well as the North of parks only half an hour away from Guildford
from where there are regular trains to and from England. Guildford Attractions include:
Guildford. • Brighton: A short train journey takes you from
Guildford City down to the coast. Brighton • Guildford Castle: Just a few minutes walk
If athletes wish to experience something different offers the British sea-side, a colourful town and from Guildford High Street stands Guildford
on rest days then Guildford town centre is a short huge variety of restaurants and bars. Castle tower keep, surrounded by beautiful
walk away which provides plenty of shopping gardens.
and dining opportunities, cinema and picturesque • Kew Gardens: Just up the A3 in Richmond,
walks along the canal. Kew Gardens is a great day out in beautiful • Guildford Cathedral: Guildford Cathedral is
surroundings, the perfect way to relax. the mother church of the Diocese of Guildford
which is used as a venue for concerts, art and
education, a place of pilgrimage, as well as
stillness, prayer and daily choral worship.
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