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Hot weather

The Met Office (opens new window) has forecast hot weather across Guildford. Read our advice during hot weather.

Bin collections

Due to the high temperatures, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. Please make sure your bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 5.30am for the rest of the week. Thank you for helping our crews work safely during the hot weather.

Hire our promotional space in the town centre

Our promotional space is called 'The Rotunda'.

It's a bricked circle of approximately 10 metre diameter. It can be hired for commercial and charity events.

Location

It is located opposite the Friary Shopping Centre at the end of Friary Street, GU1 4EH.

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an empty circular space in the town centre where events are held

Facilities

There are no facilities. Electricity or water is not available on site.

Fees

All fees are per day.

Prices from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Booking type Weekdays and SundaysSaturdays
Commercial £115£170
Concessionary £55£85


How to book

If you're interested in hiring the Rotunda, email events@guildford.gov.uk. We'll then send you a provisional booking form.

For all bookings we will need:

  • information about the proposed activity
  • risk assessment
  • evidence of £5million public liability insurance
  • evidence of £5million product liability cover

We also need evidence of the correct licensing. These could include:

Advertise with us

We offer a variety of advertising poster locations across Guildford. You can hire these to promote your event, organisation or business. Find out more about advertising with us.