Lying midway between London and Winchester, Farnham is a thriving and bustling historic town in Surrey.
It is of historic interest, with many old buildings, including a number of Georgian houses and Farnham Castle majestically overlooks the town. A short distance southeast of the town centre are the ruins of Waverley Abbey, Moor Park House and Mother Ludlam’s Cave. The town is drained by the River Wey, which is navigable only to canoes at this point.
The town is approximately 34 miles WSW of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire. By road Guildford is just 11 miles (17 km) to the east and Winchester a further 28 miles (45 km) along the same axis as London. Farnham is the largest town in Waverley, and one of the top five conurbations in Surrey.
Charters are also located in the cathedral city of Winchester and the thriving market towns of Alresford and Alton. These locations are well positioned to reach the coast, as indeed they also are to reach many major towns such as Basingstoke and Reading to the north, and Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth to the south. It is also well worth noting the myriad of pretty villages and beautiful countryside that Surrey and Hampshire have to offer.
Farnham Castle overlooks the historic town of Farnham on the western border of Surrey.
From the times of the Norman Conquest until the Tudors, the all-powerful Bishops of Winchester shaped English politics from within the walls of Farnham Castle. For over 900 years the Bishop’s Palace has played host to meetings and celebrations and monarchs including King John and Queen Victoria have stayed at or visited the castle during this time.
Farnham Park, with green flag status, is a medieval deer park within walking distance of Farnham town centre.
Farnham Maltings is a creative organisation that works with artists and communities to encourage most people to make, see and enjoy the best art possible.
Set in the heart of Farnham this collection of buildings host a wide range of crafts makers including printers and picture framers together with 6 resident theatre and dance companies who produce and tour work regionally, nationally and internationally.
The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture exhibition with over 300 artists showcasing 600 sculptures, almost everything is for sale and as a result the exhibits are forever changing so there is always something new to discover.
There are so many wonderful choices of establishments and environments. These are some of our favourites.
A concept like no other, offering a selection of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. Food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ, sublime social times are guaranteed!
An independently owned and operated contemporary wine bar and restaurant venue in central Farnham located away from traffic in the quiet historic Borelli Yard with a courtyard with seating for 50 in the spring and summer.
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Situated on what is probably the largest inhabited roundabout in the UK we are equally well known to pub and traffic news devotees across Surrey and North East Hampshire.
Farnham has some exceptional pre-schools, schools and colleges.
Farnham is a beautiful market town with some wonderful hotels. Here are just a few…
Farnham House Hotel is a picturesque hotel peacefully set just a mile from Farnham town centre. A superb venue especially for weddings and special occasions, meetings and conferences or for a well deserved weekend break. The hotel has 24 well furnished en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant and bar. Farnham House Hotel can also be hired exclusively.
Overlooking Frensham Great Pond, this classic hotel is 3 miles from Hindhead Golf Club and 5.1 miles from Farnham Castle.
Set high on the Hog’s Back Ridge and located between the historic towns of Farnham and Guildford, the Hog’s Back Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the Surrey countryside.
