Just around the corner from Melbourne Central is Guildford Lane, a tiny pocket of peace amongst the busy city. Guildford lane has risen in popularity in recent years, previously a relatively unknown laneway, in 2017 it was transformed into the green space it is today.
The lane itself is home to a multitude of businesses, to locally owned cafes, to boutique fashion outlets, and even an Art Gallery. Famous for its green spaces and gardens, the laneway is also a self-contained community, with each resident of the lane contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the lane and its plants. The lane itself maintains its original style, with cobbled streets and brick walls it truly feels like a vibrant slice of old Victorian Melbourne.
Entering the lane feels like entering another world, the sounds of the city fade away and are replaced with birdsong, the busy streets fade away in this peaceful location. Guildford truly stands as a testament to community cooperation.
