The Godalming Shopping Directory

Discover the thriving and diverse mix of specialist shops, serving Godalming, Guildford and South West Surrey:

The range of Independent Shops in Godalming, Surrey symbolises a Tradition of Trading spanning 708 Years and includes Jewellers, Fine Art Supplies, Soft Furnishings, Gifts, Art Galleries, Picture Framing, Ladies Hat Hire, Kids stuff and Music. Together with the visiting French and Italian Markets, the vibrant town centre offers a range of services to the town and the outlying villages, as well as Guildford, Farnham and the surrounding area of South West Surrey. The Summer Edition 2008 of the GodalmingTown Map and Shop Directory is now available in Waitrose Visitors to Godalming can take full advantage of the diverse range of shops which also include Ladies Accessories, Classic Knitwear, Hi-Fi, Hobbies, Outdoor Furniture and Pianos. The extensive Health and Beauty services include Opticians, top Hair Salons, the new Facial Skin Care Clinic and established Homeopathics practices. The specialist shops all offer that extra level of service such as an extensive sheet music catalogue at Record Corner, pianos at T. Andrews & Co, model railway & scenery accessories at Godalming Central, classic fitted knitwear at the Alan Paine Outlet Store, specialist cookware at The Farmhouse Kitchen and a unique range of hand picked Soft Furnishings at Pavilion. This diversity reflects Godalming's past, right back to King Edward I's Charter of 7th June 1300, granting the Bishop of Salisbury the right to hold a Weekly Market and Annual Fair. Godalming hosts a French Market twice a year with stalls spread along the High Street from Crown Court to the iconic Pepperpot. Godalming now also hosts an Italian Market which is centred on Crown Court and is steadily growing in popularity and size. See Town Events for the next Market Dates. Godalming developed as a traditional market town and also prospered from the diverse local industries, particularly the wool trade. The town has a tradition in fitted knitwear going back over 300 years. To this day, the mix of specialist shops reflects back on Godalming's rich past. The Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce actively work with the independent businesses in the town and the larger national groups including Waitrose and Penningtons to support the town and organise local events. The Godalming Waitrose is one of the largest in the country and is just a short walk from the picturesque High Street. The combination of supermarkets and a good range of traditional shops enables the town to serve the local community well for all those day to day needs. The range of independent specialist shops and specialist services including homepathics, top hair salons and the new facial skin care clinic combined with distinctive regional and national chains offers a special mix of shopping opportunities to the wider communities of Guildford, Farnham and South West Surrey. Add the friendly ambience of the town and a fine selection of restaurants and cafes and Godalming provides a Genuine High Street Shopping Experience: Godalming ~ "Trading for over 708 Years" The new Town Map & Index sponsored by: