Welcome to Godalming, Surrey, England

The town of Godalming has a population of more than 21,000 and is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England. It is midway between London and the south coast and both are easy to reach by public and private transport.

Location has played a major role in Godalming's history, it was first recorded in the will of King Alfred the Great of Wessex in AD899. Godalming is a town with many famous sons and daughters and in 1881 became the first town in the world to have electric public street lighting.

Narrow attractive streets, lined with many ancient and historic buildings, lie alongside the River Wey. See town views. Godalming is twinned with Mayen and Joigny.

Local information

Godalming Directory - contact details for local clubs, organisations and societies.

Business Directory - contact details, maps and an indication of the service or products they supply. For example find all clothing shops.

Community Places - halls, schools, sports grounds, place of worship and notable local landmarks. Maps and an indication of the social activities each one allows. For example find places which allow you to hold a private party.

Roads and wards - find out which ward your road is in, and who your Town Councillors are.

Know the organisation or place name? Try the A-Z of Godalming first.

Godalming webcams - views of High Street and Church Street (opens in a new window).