Guildford in Surrey, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Bowling Green

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2026

1. The Bowling Green Marker

Inscription. The area of the Castle Grounds that contains the bowling green and bandstand probably castle. A bowling green had been laid out by the early 17 century. In 1885, the Guildford Corporation acquired most of the grounds of the medieval castle from Lord Grantley. They were laid out as 'public pleasure gardens' to plans by the Borough Surveyor, Henry Peak. The grounds were opened in June 1888 on the 50 anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation. At that time the bowling green was known as the Mayor's Lawn, and was not used again for bowling until 1907.

A memorial to Guildford's dead of the First World War was designed by local architect F.J. Hodgson and dedicated in 1921. In 1952 it was rededicated to include those who had died in the Second World War. The grounds were also renamed 'the Guildford Garden of Remembrance'. However, the names of the Second World War dead were not engraved until 1995, when a central pillar was added under the arch of the memorial. Many in both wars had served with the local regiment, The Queen's, based at Stoughton Barracks.

The classical stone column standing near the gates was the base of

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one of the first gas street lamps in Guildford. It was erected at the junction of the London and Epsom Roads in 1824 by the trustees of the turnpike road, who paid the Guildford Gas & Coke Company to supply it.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1888.

Location. 51° 14.066′ N, 0° 34.293′ W. Marker is in Guildford, England, in Surrey. It can be reached from Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Castle Street, Guildford, England GU1 3TU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Peak (1831-1914) (here, next to this marker); The Castle Keep (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Churchyard: a place for peace and reflection

The Bowling Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2026

2. The Bowling Green

(about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tunsgate Arch (about 150 meters away); Quarry Street/Rosemary Alley (about 150 meters away); Guildhall (about 180 meters away); Holy Trinity Church (about 180 meters away); Holy Trinity Church: a thousand years of Christian history (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guildford.

The War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2026

3. The War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.