Guildford is one of Western Australia’s oldest towns and proudly listed on the State Register of Heritage Places. With its village charm, colonial architecture, and vibrant antique, homewares, and café scene, Guildford is the ideal place to explore on foot.

Discover the stories behind this heritage-rich town via four self-guided heritage walk trails, each starting and ending at the Old Guildford Courthouse- now home to the Swan Valley Visitor Centre. Pick up a colour-coded map or download the Glorious Guildford brochure to begin your journey.

Follow the red arrows for the Town Walk (1.8 km, 40–60 minutes), which takes in a selection of civic and government buildings and loops back via Guildford’s charming town centre. The walk begins at the Guildford Heritage Precinct. Here, you’ll learn about the Colonial Gaol, Taylor’s Cottage and the Courthouse, including prison cells, police quarters, and magistrate’s rooms.

Stroll south along Meadow Street, passing the Mechanics Institute and the original post office, then cross the railway to Helena Street. Along the way, admire the art deco Guildford Town Hall, Kings Meadow and Western Australia’s oldest continually operating primary school.

Complete the loop through the lively James Street shopping precinct, where you can pause for a coffee, browse antique stores, or enjoy a drink at the grand Guildford Hotel or Stirling Arms Hotel.