Mandolay News

What’s on in Guildford this April

Well, first of all…April, what happened to March, and come to think of it, February ! Spring is well and truly in the air, and we will begin our monthly roundup with some outdoor attractions. Wildwood Guildford is an absolute must visit for adventure lovers, it’s...

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What we love this month

Daffodils. Is there a more potent sign that Spring is well and truly upon us, crocuses and snowdrops are lovely, but it’s daffodils that really tell us that warm weather is just around the corner. Stoke Park is a five-minute walk from Mandolay, and the place is a riot...

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Flippin’ Marvellous

We were delighted to once again enter a team in the Guildford Pancake Races, which took place on the High Street earlier this month. This is the 20th anniversary of pancake racing in Guildford, and as you can see from our team photo, the sun came out to mark the day...

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Mother’s Day at Mandolay

Everything that you need, and mum wants for a perfect Mother’s Day. When it comes to hosting such a special day, there are an awful lot of places to choose from in and around Guildford, with great hotels, wonderful cafes and restaurants, garden centres, and pubs, we...

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What’s On in Guildford this March

Before we get started on events and concerts, just a quick heads up about the greatest free show in town at this time of year. The arrival of spring will see the Castle Grounds burst into a riot of colour and beautifully designed floral displays, ideal for a quiet...

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And the winner is

Over the past few years, Mandolay has been fortunate enough to pick up our fair share of awards and accolades, including recognition from Condé Nast Johansens, Green Tourism and of course, the AA. Earlier This week we received notification that we have been nominated...

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Matthew Keeps on Running

Fresh from his efforts in the recent Bournemouth event, Mandolay Managing Director Matthew Milliken is packing his running gear and heading north to Edinburgh to take part in their prestigious half-marathon. Once again Matthew will be raising funds for Cancer Research...

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What we love this month

Every month we take a look at something, or somebody that is loved by Guildfordians and hopefully, visitors alike. This month we take a look at the rich and varied history of our beautiful town, focussing on just a few of the iconic buildings just a short stroll from...

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What’s On in Guildford this February

Let’s kick off this month’s roundup with a heads up for three must-see shows at the Yvonne Arnaud. Comedy legend John Shuttleworth brings his faithful Yamaha organ to Guildford on February 20th, and tickets are selling fast. ‘Raising the Oof’ celebrates John’s 40...

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The Best Place to Open a Shoe Shop

Back in 2009 we learned that Radisson were planning to open a new luxury hotel on the site of the old White Horse Hotel, approximately 400 metres from our front door, and rather than view this as bad news, we chose to welcome the new arrival with open arms. In fact,...

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Things to do in Guildford when it’s raining

With an average rainfall of just 749mm per year, Guildford is one of the driest places in the UK, quite surprising when you consider that Surrey has more trees than any other English county, and the amount of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are within a few...

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