Cobbled streets climbing toward Guildford Castle set the tone for gatherings that feel relaxed and personal. BYO venues in Guildford make planning simple: bring your own drinks, sort the catering you prefer, and keep full control of the menu. Across the town centre and along the River Wey you’ll find private rooms, event halls, and party spaces suited to birthdays, student socials, dinners, and casual celebrations. Some spots are perfect for smaller groups, while others comfortably host larger guest lists. Scroll through the listings below and find a space that works for your event.
The cost of BYO venues averages around £2000 hire fee per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Guildford, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £150 | to £3500 | hire fee per event |
| From £1500 | to £1800 | hire fee per day |
| From £80 | to £250 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find BYO venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Guildford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £120 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £1800 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 165 guests | prices average £1800 hire fee per day |
Cheap BYO venues in Guildford start from £20 hire fee per hour or £300 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Wellness Space at Shiny Happy Yurt, from £22 hire fee per hour
(up to 26 guests standing)
Venue said: A unique venue for wellness professionals and retreat leaders. The Shiny Happy Yurt is a beautifully styled, fully heated traditional yurt set in a private Surrey garden, available for exclusive hire.
Former UoL Campus at The Former University of Law, from £300 hire fee per day
(up to 500 guests standing)
Venue said: The site also includes a plain, linear modern block whose regular bays and flat elevations give the overall campus a functional, academic look. Features: The venue permits guests to supply their own music and to hire external...
Knaphill at DoubleTree by Hilton Woking, from £150 hire fee per event
(up to 12 guests standing)
Venue said: The Knaphill Room, located on the ground floor of the Conference Centre, is our Executive Boardroom. With natural daylight and air-conditioning, this room is ideal for training courses, small meetings, interviews or as a...
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