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Planned maintenance to our licensing applications portal

The customer portal for licensing applications and public nuisance complaints will be unavailable Wednesday 27 November between 8pm and midnight. This is for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Hire a park for regular activity

What you need to know

Organised regular activities will not go ahead without written confirmation from us.

You need a licence to use our parks for organised regular activities, such as:

  • fitness sessions
  • school PE classes
  • club activities (scouts, guides, cadets or youth clubs)
  • forest schools
  • dog walking
  • other regular organised activities

Licences start on 1 April each year. You can apply for:

  • six month licence (1 April 2024 until 30 September 2024)
  • 12 month licence (1 April 2024 until 31 March 2025)

If you need a different start or end date, email parks@guildford.gov.uk.

Further information and guidance

For more advice on organising a safe and successful event, read our event guidance notes (PDF) [509KB] or visit the HSE website. (opens new window)