One of the main attractions of the historic English town of Guildford is its town hall. It is, as befits a building of this kind, on the main street of the city, on the very spot, where in the XIV century was located the first town hall. The existing building was rebuilt in the late sixteenth century to the visit of Queen Elizabeth I in Guildford. Then there was a stained glass window decorated with a picture of its coat of arms. Later they add the coat of arms of the Danish Anna, wife of king James I, and the coat of arms of the town of Gilford.

In 1683, the building was rebuilt again, and the second floor has a Hall Council – great hall, where he met city Council Guildford. Hall is decorated with beautiful wood paneling.

In the town hall are stored ceremonial accessories and insignia that are used during the various ceremonies. A gold chain and a medal of the mayor made of gold and made in 1683. The mayor's wife also relies Golden sign, and other dignitaries – silver. Guildford city can boast that he has two ceremonial baton. One, silver gilt, was made in the late fifteenth century, the second was donated to the city in 1633. Unusual that the mayor of Guildford has a special staff – allegedly granted by Queen Elizabeth I In the town hall is also stored greatsword of the XVI century, which bear the solemn procession with the participation of the mayor of the city.

In the XVII century town hall clock was installed, but not on the facade of the building, as is usually the case, and the bracket above the street so that the time can be distinguished from any place, high street, the main street of the city.