Park Barn & Royal Surrey

Park Barn is a residential area in Guildford located north of the town centre. It sits close to the Royal Surrey County Hospital, whose main access is on Egerton Road; the hospital campus forms a clear local landmark and shapes movement and services in the immediate neighbourhood. The estate includes a mix of housing types from post‑war council development to later private infill, with local shops and a small parade serving daily needs.

The area is served by regular bus routes into Guildford railway station and local schools and community facilities. Park Barn Community Centre and the adjoining recreation ground provide space for sports, youth groups and allotments used by residents. Pavements and cycle links connect the estate to surrounding roads, so much of daily life revolves around short walks to the shops, the centre or hospital appointments. Recent local projects have focused on upgrading play areas and improving pedestrian crossings along the main estate routes.