Get to know the area
Our MSE offices are based in the heart of Surrey and close to the West Sussex borders. Many of our staff have lived in the area for years and have extensive local knowledge which we would be delighted to share with you.
In this section, we want to provide you with some useful local information. Please do feel free to tell us if there is any other information you feel it would be beneficial to add,as this will help us to improve the website further.
Local schools
One of the imperatives in choosing a place to move to is often the local schooling. Here in Surrey and Sussex, we are spoilt for choice as there are numerous well respected private and state schools on offer. For more information, visit schoolfinderdirect and upmystreet.com.
Guildford is home to Surrey University, Italia Conti in Merrow, Britains oldest theatre arts training school and renowned worldwide as a centre of excellence, the internationally renowned Guildford School of Acting (GSA) and the Academy of Contemporary Music, world leaders in the music industry.
Transport
Public transport is vital in any area, particularly for the commuter, and there area a number of stations in the Surrey towns and villages offering rail links into London Waterloo and London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and to all parts of the country. For journey planners and train travel information, visit National Rail.
Entertainment & Leisure
Guildford hosts a large Odeon multi-screen cinema showing the latest films and several theatres including respected The Yvonne Arnaud and the Electric Theatre.
Guildford is home to Surrey Sports Park, one of Europe's premier sites for elite sport, physical activity, well being and leisure. Also home to world class facilities, athletes and events
The new G-Live venue was officially opened by the Duke of Kent on 8th February 2012 and hosts classical music, comedy nights, family shows and live music from top bands.
Guildford Spectrum has excellent facilities for all ages, offering swimming, ice skating, bowling and kids clubs to athletics, martial arts and basketball.
If you love castles and museums, Guildford Castle is located in the town centre and is open from March to October. The Castle grounds are open all year round and admission is free. Guildford Museum is also situated in the town centre and a great place to visit and is open Monday to Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Standing in ancient Surrey parkland is Loseley Park the beautiful stately home built in the reign of Elizabeth the 1st.
Eating out
To tempt the palate, there is a growing diversity of restaurants represented in the area including excellent family orientated pubs and an increasing number of coffee shops and places to eat outside when the weather allows. For a guide to what's on and where to eat - visit this local guide website.
Local authorities
The area's County Councils are Surrey and West Sussex.
The local council offices are: Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council.
If you want to find out more local facts and figures, take a look at the website upmystreet.com.
About Guildford
Our head office is in the historic and vibrant county town of Guildford in Surrey some 30 miles south east of London and within 20 miles of both Heathrow and Gatwick International airports.
The town has a population of approximately 130,000 and as well as offering a large array of first class recreational and shopping facilities, Guildford is the gateway to some of the most stunning scenery in the South East of England providing an area of outstanding natural beauty with some of the best walks and bridleways around. At the bottom of the picturesque cobbled High Street with its famous clock, is the River Wey attracting a medley of wildlife, walkers, and boating enthusiasts.
Discover Godalming
The smaller and equally picturesque town of Godalming lies aproximately 3 miles to the south of Guildford. Famous for having the first electric street lighting in the world, it has a more relaxed atmosphere and has become one of the most popular places to live outside London with a population of 21,000. More information on what Godalming has to offer.
Introduction to Cranleigh
Believed to be the largest village in the country, Cranleigh offers another distinct charater of place with a less urban feel but with a bustling High Street boasting some major High Street brand names such as Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's (not to mention MSE!). There is a lovely range of old-fashioned butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and newsagents.
We hope that the above has given you a brief insight as to what Guildford, Godalming and Cranleigh and the surrounding West Surrey villages have to offer. In our opinion there are few places which come close and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our offices to tell you more about it.