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Pulford Publicity Ltd would love to chat with you about all of the sponsorship and programme advertising packages we offer. Get in touch with us on 01202 941466 or via email HERE to find out more about our prices.

The nearest railway station is Shalford Railway Station, approximately a 10–15-minute walk from the festival site.

Shalford is served by Great Western Railway, with connections from Reading, Redhill, Reigate and other destinations along the North Downs Line.

Alternatively, Guildford Railway Station offers regular services from London Waterloo, Woking, Portsmouth, Reading and surrounding areas.

Getting to the festival from Shalford Railway Station:

• Walking: Approximately 10–15 minutes.
• Taxi: Approximately 5 minutes, depending on traffic.

Getting to the festival from Guildford Railway Station:

• Walking: Approximately 20–30 minutes.
• Taxi: Approximately 5–10 minutes.
• Bus: Local services operate towards Shalford, with stops near the festival site.

For train times, tickets and journey planning, visit:

National Rail: ⁠Plan your train journey

Guildford has a good local bus network, with services connecting the town centre to Shalford and surrounding villages.

Stagecoach Route 32 – Guildford to Redhill

The number 32 bus connects Guildford with Redhill via Shalford, Dorking and surrounding communities.

• Catch the bus from Guildford town centre.
• Travel towards Shalford.
• Alight at a suitable stop near Shalford Park.
• Follow the pedestrian routes towards the festival entrance.

Stagecoach Route 53 – Guildford to Cranleigh

The number 53 bus connects Guildford with Cranleigh, serving Shalford and surrounding areas.

Visitors can alight in Shalford and walk to the festival.

Stagecoach Route 63 – Guildford to Horsham

The number 63 provides additional connections between Guildford and surrounding communities.

Visitors travelling on this service can check for suitable stops near Shalford.

Important: Bus services may operate reduced timetables on Sundays. Please check the latest routes and departure times before travelling.

For bus timetables and journey planning, visit:

Stagecoach: ⁠Plan your bus journey

Venue: Shalford Park, Shalford Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8BL.

The festival is easily accessible by car from Guildford, Godalming and surrounding areas via the A281.

Parking at the Festival

FREE parking is available at the festival site!

Parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and an entry ticket does not guarantee a parking space.

We recommend arriving early to avoid the busiest periods.

Please follow the official festival parking signs and directions from our friendly stewards when approaching the site.

Alternative Parking

Public car parks are available throughout Guildford town centre, including:

• Millbrook Car Park
• Bedford Road Multi-Storey Car Park
• Other Guildford town centre car parks

Visitors parking in Guildford town centre should allow approximately 20–30 minutes to walk to the festival.

Please check parking charges and restrictions before travelling.

For parking locations, charges and restrictions, visit:

Guildford Borough Council: ⁠Parking information

Cycling is a fantastic way to visit the Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival while avoiding traffic and parking queues.

Shalford Park is accessible by bicycle from Guildford town centre and surrounding areas.

Visitors are encouraged to use local cycle routes wherever possible and bring a suitable bicycle lock.

Please take care when approaching the festival and follow any temporary event signage.

Shalford Park is conveniently located within walking distance of Guildford town centre and Shalford village.

Approximate walking times:

• Shalford Railway Station: 10–15 minutes.
• Guildford Railway Station: 20–30 minutes.
• Guildford High Street: 20–25 minutes.
• Shalford Village: 10–15 minutes.

Please follow the designated pedestrian routes and festival signage when approaching the event.

Taxis are available from Guildford Railway Station and throughout the town centre.

Approximate journey times:

• Guildford Railway Station: 5–10 minutes.
• Guildford Town Centre: 5–10 minutes.
• Shalford Railway Station: Approximately 5 minutes.
• Godalming: 10–15 minutes.

Journey times may vary depending on traffic.

We recommend booking your return taxi in advance, particularly towards the end of the festival.

Terraglide will be providing mobility scooters for visitors who need a little extra help getting around. Scooters must be pre-booked in advance, so please use the link below to get in touch with Terraglide Mobility and reserve yours today.

Dogs are very welcome at the show, all we ask is that they are kept on leads and you pick up any waste.