Guildford Castle Illuminate is one of Surrey’s most striking seasonal events, transforming this historic landmark with dramatic lighting after dark. This 4K drone video captures the castle from above, revealing the scale, structure, and atmosphere of the illumination in a way that ground-level footage simply can’t achieve.

Filmed by a CAA-certified and fully insured drone pilot, this aerial sequence showcases Guildford Castle at night with smooth cinematic movement, rich colour, and precise framing — ideal for tourism promotion, event marketing, and visual storytelling.

This video also demonstrates how professional drone filming can enhance coverage of heritage sites, public events, and landmarks across Guildford and Surrey, delivering engaging visuals while operating safely and compliantly.