Top Things to do in Farnborough
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Farnborough, England
Discover the best top things to do in Farnborough, United Kingdom including Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum, St Michael's Abbey, Southwood Woodland, Queen Elizabeth Park, Ship Inn Farnborough.
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1. Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Important notice: FAST Museum CLOSED. The FAST Museum will be closed to the general public from this Saturday 14 March until further notice as a precaution due to the Coronavirus. We will update you as we get more information. Under normal circumstances, please note that the Museum is open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays only, 10am-4pm. Please call ahead to avoid disappointment. Group visits can be booked on Tuesdays or Thursdays for a small charge. Farnborough Air Sciences Museum is located on Farnborough's historic aviation site in North Hampshire and right next to Farnborough Airport. The museum is dedicated to Farnborough's proud aviation heritage and significant contribution to air science and research, and offers an important educational resource as well as an entertaining and stimulating day out for anyone interested in aviation history and scientific progress.
Reviewed By DiscerningPenguin - Cambridge, United Kingdom
What a brilliant little museum! I loved the eclectic mix of aircraft science memorabilia. The enthusiastic staff were on hand to explain everything, including exactly how Whittle's earliest jet engine works. The replica of Cody's airplane was superb and the audio recording of his first flight in it (spoiler alert: it's very short!) really brought the exhibit to life. It's free to enter - donations encouraged.
2. St Michael's Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Quill2005 - Ocala, United States
Also known Farnborough Abbey, St. Michael’s Abbey is an absolute gem of great historic interest. It’s a beautiful French-style church in Farnborough, Hampshire built by the Empress Eugenie of France to house the remains of her husband, Emperor Napoleon III and their son, the Prince Imperial. The Empress is also buried there. The church and the history behind it is well worth the visit. The guided tour (check their website, it’s on Saturdays at 3pm; be sure to try to be buzzed in through the gates ten to fifteen minutes before the tour starts) takes you inside the church and into the imperial crypt. There may be no signs at the gate, but there is a small note saying “Abbey” where you ring the buzzer to be allowed into the grounds. It’s easily accessible by train and car from London (an easy five-minute walk from Farnborough train station). There’s a nice gift shop too where you can find some nice souvenirs of your visit. Do visit, you won’t be disappointed!
3. Southwood Woodland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Z2243HPjuliep
Good place to go for an hour or more or shorter if you wish dog walk, pathed with 3 different routes.
4. Queen Elizabeth Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By imharrydietrich - Farnborough, United Kingdom
The play area park is fantastic here and always seems well maintained. The woods are what’s expected from woods, rather small however.
5. Ship Inn Farnborough
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
