The historic Chapel of St Mary and St George is a captivating sight for visitors to the historic town of Guildford. Its idyllic position on a large expanse of green grass framed by London Plane trees adds to the presence of this grand church. Regarded as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Australia, visitors will be astounded by the sheer beauty of the church.
Strolling the streets of Guildford, gateway to the Swan Valley, on the Guildford Heritage Walk Trails you get the feeling you're in a charming little village that time forgot. It's a place where history lives on in quaint colonial buildings, where the influence of the English gentry is still played out on the polo field and where Devonshire tea is served with a shameless disregard for cholesterol levels. So put on some stout walking shoes and explore the beginning of colonial charm.
Guildford Post Office is one of the town
The Guildford Town Hall is a prominent landmark in the centre of the historic town of Guildford. Whilst no longer operating as the town
The intriguing brick work and picturesque grounds surrounding St Matthews Church draws many visitors to the historic town of Guildford. The church now standing in Stirling Square was built in 1873, after its predecessor was destroyed in a hurricane.
The award winning Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail is a 32 kilometre scenic loop drive in the heart of the Swan Valley, 25 minutes from Perth. Starting at the visitor centre in Guildford, this Top Trail takes in more than 150 wineries, lively breweries, fine restaurants, bustling cafes, distilleries, shop, accommodation outlets and roadside stalls selling fresh produce. As Western Australia's oldest wine growing region, the Swan Valley has earned a solid reputation for its wines, however whilst exploring the region you'll also experience world-class art galleries, the joys of holding and feeding wildlife, getting up close to nature and learning about Aboriginal culture.
The award winning Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail is a 10 kilometre end to end, scenic cycle trail located in the heart of the Swan Valley, 25 minutes drive from the city of Perth, Western Australia. This easy Top Trail includes a series of sings that interpret the rich history, interesting characters and natural elements that allow you to appreciate the unique Swan Valley.