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Experience Guildford - Business Improvement District

Opening a shop in Guildford

Guildford's historic cobbled High Street boasts a wide variety of high-end home and fashion stores, shopping centres packed with brand name favourites and a labyrinth of side streets housing independent gems. Completely Retail has partnered with Guildford's Business Improvement District, Experience Guildford, to provide a comprehensive guide to the latest available properties in the town. With expert property advice on hand, and useful local information, there's never been a better time for businesses to locate their next retail or leisure venture in central Guildford. Whether you are a national retailer or a local start-up business this page will give you an insight into why Guildford is the perfect place for your brand.

Showing 10 of 49 shops to let in Experience Guildford

  • The Friary

    The Friary

    The Friary, North Street, Guildford | GU1 4YT

    £40 million has been invested to reposition and refurbish the Friary Shopping Centre, to create a large modern retail space of 56 shops on 3 levels, within a quality shopping environment, including a new aspirational fashion mix, with five new MSU operators. The centre redevelopment also features a vibrant 500 seat 'Eat Central' Food Court with 10 restaurant units. The Centre is located next to the Bedford Road car park. With 1,000 spaces it is the principal parking destination in the town and offers direct access into the centre.
    Availability: To Let
    Rent: Price on Application
    7 available units
  • 3 available units
  • 168 High Street

    168 High Street

    Guildford | GU1 3HW

    The property features an impressive glazed façade offering fantastic views of the High Street and can be easily seen from the main busy junction linking the High Street with North Street. There are four floors of accommodation from basement to 2nd Floor which are accessed via a striking central staircase and a lift to the rear. The top floor includes an external roof terrace. Ancillary areas include multiple spaces for storage, w/c’s and separate rear access that leads into Sydenham Road.
    Availability: To Let
    Rent: Price on Application
    Last modified: 27/10/2023
  • 96 High Street

    96 High Street

    Surrey, Guildford | GU1 3HE

    Guildford is the county town of Surrey and regarded as one of the premier retail locations within the UK with an affluent population and excellent communications by rail and road to London and the Southwest. The town benefits from frequent rail services into London Waterloo (33 minutes), Reading (35 minutes) and Gatwick (39 minutes). London Heathrow Airport is located approximately 29 miles northeast of the town and London Gatwick 30 miles to the southeast via the M25 in both cases. The property is situated in the prime cobble stone section of the High Street immediately opposite House of Fraser and close to Whistles, Russell & Bromley, Clarks Shoes, White Stuff, Gant, Boots and Marks & Spencer. The entrance to the newly developed Tunsgate Quarter is a door away with retailers such as Loaf, Oka furniture and the Ivy Restaurant. Situated in the conservation area, this attractive building comprises a ground and basement shop let to Mappin & Webb Jewellers whilst also providing 3 floors of self-contained offices let to a variety of businesses including a firm of solicitors. With self contained High Street access there is potential in the future to convert the upper floor offices to residential.
    Availability: For Sale
    Rent: Price on Application
    Last modified: 03/10/2023
  • 14-15 Jeffries Passage

    14-15 Jeffries Passage

    Guildford | GU1 4AP

    Excellent Retailing Position Just off Guildford High Street Air Conditioned Available on a New Lease with Terms to be Agreed 14-15 Jefferies Passage is a double retail unit that has been opened up internally across both the ground and first floor. Internally there is tiled floors, timber suspended ceilings, mounted air-conditioning units and recessed lighting. The first floor space also has full height windows facing out onto the passageway and two wc's and an internal storage space. There is a single rear door which leads to access into an external storage area. Available as a new lease with terms to be agreed. The accommodation is approximately as follows: 55.73 sq. M., 600 sq. Ft. 54.25 sq.m, 584 sq.ft. 6 sq.m, 65 sq.ft. 115.98 sq.m, 1,249 sq.ft. 30.73 sq.m, 331 sq.ft. Each party to bear their own legal costs. Strictly by appointment through the sole agent. The property is located in Guildford Town Centre along a pedestrianised alleyway which connects Guildford High Street and North Street. It is an established town centre retail location, similar to Friary Street, Swan Lane and Market Street. The subject unit is at the High Street end of the Passageway alongside Decade skateboard clothing shop. With nearby occupiers including Jacks Barbers, Burrito Loco and Save The children.
    Availability: To Let
    Rent: Price on Application
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    Last modified: 28/11/2023
  • 3 The Shambles

    3 The Shambles

    High Street, Guildford | GU1 3EX

    This town centre restaurant has been completely refurbished and is fully fitted to a very high standard. The refurbishment includes a brand new, kitchen, fire alarm system, CCTV, re-tanked basement and kitchen wear. The bar has a total of 21 seats and a further 24 seats for table service. An outside seating area is also available for use – this is shared in the day but exclusive use in the evening.
    Availability: Under Offer
    Rent: Price on Application
    Last modified: 27/10/2023
  • 188 High Street

    188 High Street

    Guildford | GU1 3HW

    The property is formed of a large Ground Floor retailing area currently trading as Michael Chell with the Tenants (who currently owner occupy) due to vacate in February 2024. The retailing area has several changes of level to the rear, but is predominantly open plan otherwise. On the first floor there are elements of office that are associated with the Ground Floor and a 1 Bed Flat let out on an AST. The second floor space is also associated with the Ground Floor currently and is formed of staff breakout/kitchen and WC facilities.
    Availability: To Let
    Rent: Price on Application
    Last modified: 31/10/2023
  • 188 High Street, Guildford | GU1 3HW

    The property is formed of a large Ground Floor retailing area currently trading as Michael Chell with the Tenants (who currently owner occupy) due to vacate in February 2024. The retailing area has several changes of level to the rear, but is predominantly open plan otherwise. On the first floor there are elements of office that are associated with the Ground Floor and a 1 Bed Flat let out on an AST. The second floor space is also associated with the Ground Floor currently and is formed of staff breakout/kitchen and WC facilities. A small basement is also included within the retail demise. There is also a 1 Bed Flat located on the first floor, which is currently let out on an AST producing £1,400 pcm.
    Availability: To Let / For Sale
    Rent: Price on Application
    Last modified: 28/11/2023
  • 6 London Road

    6 London Road

    Guildford | GU1 2AF

    The premises comprise ground floor “E” Class premises extending to some 537 sq ft approx. together with kitchenette and WC facilities. The premises are suitable for a variety of occupiers, including medical and healthcare, but there is no consent for food users available.
    Availability: Under Offer
    Rent: Price on Application
    Last modified: 24/11/2023
  • 87 North Street

    87 North Street

    Guildford | GU1 4AU

    The property is arranged over ground floor only. 19ft, 5.8m 38ft, 11.6m 704 sqft, 65sqm £25,000 per annum exclusive. An Energy Performance Certificate for the property is available on request. The premises are available by way of new full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed. Each party to bear their own legal costs. The Property is located at the top of North Street near to its junction with High Street in the heart of Guildford town centre. Nearby retailers include Neptune, Mint Velvet, Rymans and Jacks of London. Rateable Value: £26,000 Rates Payable: £12,974
    Availability: Under Offer
    Rent: Price on Application
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    Last modified: 28/11/2023
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Insights

We have a selections of articles written by industry experts giving you advice and local insight when setting up your retail or leisure business in Guildford.

Retail property experts that work in Guildford

  • LBC Estates
  • Sneller Commercial
  • Hurst Warne
  • Savills
  • Forge
  • Smith Price RRG
  • Raphael Properties
  • Gascoignes
  • DMA Property
  • Lim Commercial
  • Time Retail Partners
  • Omni Retail Ltd
  • Green & Partners
  • AS Retail
  • Roche
  • Owen Isherwood
  • Lunson Mitchenall
  • GCW
  • Bruce Gillingham Pollard
  • 3.9Million

    Average monthly visitors

  • 426Retailers

    In the Central Guildford BID district

  • £900Million

    Annual retail & leisure spend

About Guildford

Travel

Guildford has great travel links. Just 30 miles from London and on the main line from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo, the town's two railway stations ensure you are never waiting too long for a train up to the city and can travel in to Guildford with ease. For those needing to venture further afield, both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports can be easily accessed by public transport via bus or train.

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