Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Guildford, England

Discover why English Sparkling Wine is winning so many International Awards. See how it is produced and sample a wide variety at 3 very different Vineyards.

We are open! All tours need to be pre-booked at least 3 days in advance. The Casual ward to the Guildford Union Workhouse was, and still is, known locally as The Spike. This is no ordinary visitor attraction but a unique visit to a time, place and a way of life for generations history often chose to forget. Prepare to be deeply moved as the tour guides escort you through an unforgettable Night at the Spike. 600 Casual wards were built in Britain, the Guildford Casual Ward is uniquely the only remaining with its working cells.

Under new management since October 2010, we are a commercial vineyard producing award winning English Sparkling wine. Greyfriars was originally planted in 1989 and has been producing great grapes and wines for over 20 years. We took over in late 2010 with the aim of expanding the vineyard dramatically, producing stunning English sparkling wine and building a state of the art winery, cellar and tasting room. We are well on the way to that goal. We have planted over 30 acres of new vines, predominantly the three classical Champagne grape varieties; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This will enable us to create a small range of spectacular English sparkling wines reflecting the unique local soil conditions, climate and heritage of the Surrey North Downs. The Downs in southern England are blessed with similar geological and soil conditions to the Champagne region in France. At Greyfriars we have a clay/loam topsoil over several hundred feet of wonderful free draining Cretaceous chalk. The chalk was originally deposited over a hundred million years ago when this entire area was submerged under a tropical sea. The highest part of the estate offers splendid views towards the South Downs and east towards Guildford and beyond. In September 2013 we released the first wine made entirely by our own fair hands, a delicious sparkling rose, the first release of many. By the end of the decade we will be producing 100,000 bottles a year.

Wine Tasting for everyone! Fun, informal and informative Wine Tastings and Courses in Guildford and Surrey. Private (birthdays, hen nights etc) and business groups (client entertainment, team building etc).

Containment is a fun, challenging live escape game just outside Guildford, Surrey. Designed for groups of 4 - 6 people. With 3 rooms running you can pick the challenge that most appeals. We lock you up in a themed room, and give you exactly 60 minutes to get out. In order to beat the live escape game you and your team must solve cryptic puzzles, complete physical challenges and identify clues. Can you and your team work together to escape the rooms? Take on The Bomb, The Vault or The Lab!

Wheelie & stoppie school for all skill levels. Our team of professional stunt riders teach students how to wheelie & stoppie a motorcycle properly and safely. Theory, demonstrations & plenty of 1 on 1 tuition throughout the grin packed day. We use the 'superior' clutch technique & our wheelie quads and bikes are fitted with anti-flip devices for a huge safety and confidence advantage.

Grape and Grain Tours run delectable food and drink day tours in the South of England. On the Surrey Hills Tour (departing from Guildford Railway Station) and the Hampshire Tour (departing from Winchester Railway Station) guests enjoy a fun and educational day in the English countryside, visiting an English vineyard for wine tasting, a brewery for beer tasting and a distillery for gin tasting. A delicious two-course gastropub lunch and luxury transport are included. The tours are hosted by company owner, Joel Eastman, who has 15 years experience in the drinks industry. Throughout the day Joel reveals intriguing stories about Hampshire’s rich drinks history. It's a relaxed and social, day perfect for couples, groups of friends, family or work colleagues. Grape and Grain Tours also offers special tours throughout the year, as well as private bookings and corporate tours.

Delta Force Paintball Cobham, our flagship centre, is conveniently located south of London just off the M25 at junction 10 near Cobham. The centre provides 8 varied game zones including a giant pyramid, double-decker London buses, 2 story Castle Wallenberg and Haunted Graveyards. The base camp is just as spectacular, with the focal point being the crashed helicopter at the entrance. Delta Force Paintball Cobham is one of the largest centres in the UK making it ideal for large parties.

We run approximately 50 steam train day trips and several holidays by steam each year in the UK and Ireland. We offer several classes of travel including Pullman Style Dining which provides a premium railway dining experience. Carriages are restored and refurbished 1950s coaches with wood-panelled walls, comfortable seats, individual table lamps and curtains at the windows. On most day trips in Pullman Style, welcome glasses of champagne accompany the breakfast or brunch on the outward journey. On the return journey you will be welcomed on board with canapes before being served a four-course meal with a complimentary half bottle of wine per person. Other classes include Premier Dining, First Class and Premium Standard.