Services


Concierge Free Kiddy Cars Playworld Accessibility Parent and Child Facilities Quiet Room

Concierge

The Concierge office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Staff will be available to speak to via the intercom, however there will be restricted access to the office.

For more information you may call us on 01483 503773 or email us at concierge@thefriaryguildford.com.

Free Kiddy Cars

PLEASE NOTE: Kiddy cars are unavailable for the foreseeable future.

Playworld

PLEASE NOTE: Playworld will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

Accessibility

Please note: All accessible facilities remain open, however there may be restricted access at times to allow for enhanced cleaning. We thank you for your patience at this time.

 

Changing Places Toilet

We are proud to have Guildford’s first Changing Places toilet facility, located on Level 2 next to The Alteration Yard, near Primark.

Facilities include:

  • Changing Bench – Height Adjustable, Adult Sized, Wall Mounted
  • Hoist – suitable for use with a loop system sling
  • Peninsular Toilet – with drop down grab rails
  • Height Adjustable Washbasin
  • Colostomy Shelf
  • Non Slip Floor
  • Floor Space (sq. m) – 12
  • Emergency Alarm
  • Privacy Screen
  • Tear Off Paper Roll to cover the changing bench
  • Large bin for pads etc
  • Coat Hooks

For access, please use your Radar Key. Alternatively, contact Concierge on 01483 503773 or see a member of The Friary Guildford cleaning or security team.

For more information about other Changing Places please click here.

Accessible Toilet

Features are as follows;

  • Grab Rails
  • Colostomy Shelf
  • Higher Toilet Pan
  • Emergency Alarm
  • Sanitary Waste Bin
  • Long Mirror
  • Coat Hook

Ambulant Accessible Toilet

Facilities are as follows;

  • Higher Toilet Pan
  • Grab Rails
  • Colostomy Shelf
  • Grab Rails
  • Coat Hooks

Shopmobility

Shopmobility is located on level 3 of Bedford Road car park and can be accessed from Laundry Road.

Shopmobility makes shopping more accessible when you need a bit of help as wheelchairs and scooters are available for hire.

Shopmobility will be re-opening on Wednesday 14th April 2021 at 10.00am with equipment to be returned by 4.30pm. They will be open 3 days a week in April on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with a view to open more days in May.

Charges are as follows:
£7.00 single visit
£30.00 for 6 months registration
£50.00 for 12 months registration

Pre-booking is essential. Call 01483 453993 or email shopmobility@ageuksurrey.org.uk

You will find free parking near the ramp leading to The Friary Guildford and 16 reserved Blue Badge spaces located near the main entrances of Bedford Road car park on level 3 for easy access. For more information please visit www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/our-services/shopmobility/.

Disabled toilets

Our disabled toilets are fully compliant with the latest health and safety standards. There is a single toilet on level 1 next to Zara Home and a single toilet on level 3 in the food court. Access to the level 3 toilet requires a radar key. If you do not have your own radar key, a key can be collected from Concierge on level 1.

Costa Coffee on level 2 also has a disabled toilet for customers only.

Please visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/care-and-support-for-adults/disability-and-mental-health/practical-support for more information.

Accessible lifts and walkways

The Friary Guildford has six entrances which are all accessible for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs. The centre operates two lifts and an escalator across the three floors. Escalator access between levels one and two are also available in Zara.

Service Dogs

Assistance dogs including guide dogs, hearing dogs for deaf people and support dogs are always welcome at The Friary Guildford.

 

Parent and Child Facilities

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the parent rooms and baby change facilities remain open, there will be limited cubicles and baby change mats available to allow for social distancing.

We are delighted to have a brand new parents room at the centre, which offers a comfortable and spacious area for parents to use for both feeding and changing requirements.

Facilities include:

  • Bottle Warmer
  • Microwave
  • Private Feeding Cubicles with comfy seats
  • Changing Mats
  • Sink

Parents Rooms can be found on Level 2 next to The Alteration Yard, near Primark and on Level 3 in the Food Court.

 

Family Toilet

On Level 2 we have a brand new family toilet with an adult and child toilet and changing table with additional space buggies and prams.

This can be found on Level 2, next to The Alteration Yard, near Primark.

 

 

Quiet Room

Designed specifically for those with Autism, dementia, cognitive impairment or other special needs, we have created a quiet and calm space within the centre for shoppers to use if they need a break from the hustle and bustle of a busy shopping centre.

The room has dimmed lighting, and has been decorated in calming colours. The facility provides comfortable chairs, coffee table and bean bag.

For access, please use your Radar Key. Alternatively, contact Concierge on 01483 503773 or see a member of The Friary Guildford cleaning or security team.