Guildford Spectrum

Guildford Spectrum Events

Guildford Spectrum hosts Ice Hockey 🏒 events. It is also the home venue of Guildford Flames.

Guildford Spectrum Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1UP, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

There are many ways to reach the arena. If driving, Guildford Spectrum is easily reached via the M25 (from London), the A3 (from the north and Portsmouth), and the A25 (from Dorking). There is ample parking available at the venue.

Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Guildford Spectrum. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.

🅿️ Parking

There are 1,000 free parking spaces on the site and designated coach parking. There are short and long stay zoned areas in the car park.

There are also designated Parent & Toddler parking bays to the right of the entrance ramp with easy access to the main entrance.

Disabled spaces are available at the front of the building and also adjacent to the disabled entrance, which is to the right of the entrance ramp.

🚍 Coach & Bus

A link bus operates between the Friary Bus Station and Guildford Spectrum.

🚆 Train

Guildford Spectrum is within walking distance of 2 train stations.

From London Road Station (10 minute walk):

Turn left out of the station into York Road
Turn left at the traffic lights onto London Road
Continue along London Road until you reach Stoke Park
Cross the park. Spectrum is located on the opposite side of the A25 to Stoke Park

From Guildford Station (25 minute walk or 5 minute walk to bus station and short bus journey):

Turn right out of the station. Taxis are available or walk down the hill following signs to the Town Centre and Friary Bus Station. See bus information

🚴 Cycling

The venue is easily accessed by cycle paths from the town centre, across Stoke Park, and from London Road Station. There is a cycle park at Guildford Spectrum located to the left of the entrance ramp. This area is covered by CCTV and is fenced off for additional security. It is advised that visitors lock their bicycles using a D-lock as opposed to a chain.

Guildford Spectrum Hotels & Accommodation

As a refined town home to some of the country’s millionaires, accommodation prices in Guildford are generally higher than the UK’s average. While there are a few more affordable options available, Guildford is all about the posh boutique hotels and private estate rentals.

📍 Where To Stay

To see Guildford’s museums and historic sights, stay in or around the town centre. Guildford Castle, Guidlford House, and Guidlford Museum are all within walking distance. Sprawling with cute shops, bars, and restaurants, it’s ideal for those looking to experience the town’s shopping and dining scene too.

Alternatively, experience life in the Surrey countryside by opting for one of the well-appointed manors, cottages, spa hotels, converted barns, and castles surrounding Guildford. If you settle in the countryside south of Guildford, you will find yourself edging the beautiful South Downs National Park.

Since Guildford is just 40 minutes by train from central London, it’s also super easy to stay in the capital city and commute. This gives you the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most exciting cities, as well as the country’s quaintest towns like Guildford.

About Guildford Spectrum

Guildford Spectrum is a leisure complex including an ice rink and is located in Guildford, Surrey, England.

Owned by Guildford Borough Council, it was opened on 23 February 1993 at a cost of £28 million. It is the home of ice hockey teams the Guildford Flames and the Guildford Phoenix, Aldwych Speed Club (short track speed skating), and other sports clubs. In addition to its large indoor sports arena, it has an Olympic size ice rink, 3 swimming pools and a high diving pool, a ten-pin bowling centre, squash courts, and a football/athletics stadium. The stadium adjoining the complex has 135 seats undercover as well as having a standing capacity of around 1,000.

🍔 Food & Drink

At Guildford Spectrum there is a fine array of catering outlets and licensed bars for everyone to enjoy.

💂 Entry Gates

Please follow the signs to use the correct entrance.

🚽 Toilets

There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue.

🧑‍🦽 Disabled Facilities

Disabled toilets - all areas have accessible toilet facilities and a dry accessible changing room is available on level 1
Event mobility - there is wheelchair access to all levels and all facilities with ramps and lifts. There are remote access buttons adjacent to the internal doors around the building
Hearing loops - the reception areas are fitted with hearing induction loops