Location: Farnham
Top Things to do in Farnham
Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Farnham, England
Farnham is a town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is 34.5 miles (55.5 km) southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire. By road, Guildford is 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 five largest conurbations in Surrey. It is of historic interest, with many old buildings, including a number of Georgian houses. Farnham Castle 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. Farnham is twinned with Andernach in Germany. It is drained by the River Wey (North Branch) which is navigable only to canoes at this point.
Restaurants in Farnham
1. Paya Thai Cooking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 150 reviews
Fun and friendly Thai cooking classes for individuals and groups wanting to learn about Thai food and how to cook authentic and delicious Thai dishes, taught by authentic Thai chefs!
Reviewed By NelzOakley
I asked for a Thai cooking course for a birthday present and my kids certainly did me proud by researching and finding this course based on reviews. The course was amazing. Jirapan is a great teacher and learning to cook beautiful food with her was an all round wonderful experience. I hope to join another course soon to add more dishes to my repertoire.
2. Alice Holt Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By MatElaOsc - Normanton, United Kingdom
New year's day, great choice of walks and trails. Superb Gruffalo trail with wooden sculptures to find as well as some great children's play sculptures on the other trail. Our 3 year old loved climbing and exploring. Cafe us also great food always busy. But were able to eat outside on New Year's day!!
3. The Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,110 reviews
Reviewed By jivebanana - Coulsdon, United Kingdom
A friend had recommended The Sculpture Park to me and so it was on my list for this summer. What an extraordinary place to visit. It is situated opposite a gorgeous pub which is great as the park itself has no cafe. The pub is therefore a good option for coffee or lunch and it is possible to leave the trail round the park and stop for a drink and then restart when you are ready. So, important things to know - a) the car parking is quite limited outside the park. b) on arrival it is essential to go straight to the Reception hut to pay your entrance fee and collect the booklet which provides you with a map showing how to follow the three trails around the park. c) Although it is not a long walk (approx 2 miles) the terrain is uneven and there are lots of steps, narrow walkways and bridges and so sturdy shoes are a must. If you have mobility issues it would be worth checking access arrangements before you visit. d) the booklet provided gives the numbers of each sculpture, the sculptor, the name of the piece, the price and the material it is made from. The tour around the park uses each numbered sculpture as a guide to your location. e) The park is suitable for children and dogs are allowed if they are kept on a short lead. f) There are several places where you can stop for a picnic; either in one of the Thai huts or in the gravelled picnic area where there are tables. g) Much of the park is in shade so even on the sunniest of days you might need to bring a jumper. h) there are toilets on site and they are really nice and clean. As for the park itself it is a wonderful showcase of the weird and wonderful. Most are for sale. There are amazing pieces that make you gasp with wonder or recoil with horror. All will amaze and with a selection of about 800 sculptures you will need at least 2.5 - 3 hrs (not including lunch) to see it all. For a modest entry fee this is a great place to visit. There is no gift shop as such but there are indoor exhibits too. Make sure you see the dragon, the tank, the polar bears, the huge tarantula and the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse (creepy!). There is so much to see here and explore. Look once and then look again to see what you’ve missed and enjoy!
4. Waverley Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
The Abbey’s about half way along main road between Farnham and Elstead. There’s a small car park and it’s only a short walk to the ruins past a lake full of bird and water life with mature trees and bushes on far bank in grounds of the large majestic house (private property). Didn’t realise ruins are part of English Heritage and when you read the main information panel you realise just how big the structure was back in the day before Henry VIII came to power (it was Britains first Cistercian Monastery). There are other information panels dotted around and a beautiful Yew tree sits towards left hand boundary. Near the car park is a WW2 gun emplacement which was a defensive position against any German invasion attempting to take the Hogs Back high ground. There’s a pleasant footpath just across the bridge on left (Moor Park Heritage trail) - it is signposted but it’s obvious adjacent home owners have attempted to hide access with plant pots. Footpath is just under a mile, flat and wide with some interesting views and things to see (Mother Ludlam’s cave and another gun emplacement) - you can also take one of the side trails down and across water meadows. Impressive Moor Park House is at end of trail and you can complete a circular walk along main road but it is definitely not advisable as there’s no verge/hard shoulder and cars drive at speed along it’s windy stretch. Best to visit both Abbey and trail during dry summer months as it can get very boggy under foot!
5. The Farnham Pottery
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Farnham Pottery is a restored 16th century Victorian factory, we offer a diverse range of creative experiences from traditional and modern ceramics, stoneware and day courses that are designed for the young amateur through to the energised professional. The central space is occupied by our Gallery and Cafe exhibiting a variety of local artists from photography, sculpture, ceramics and textiles and are refreshed each month. The buzzing Cafe itself is open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm offering tea, coffee and cake, breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. We pride ourselves as a home-from-home for the local creative community and welcome all come and explore.
Reviewed By MaggieC903 - Ringwood, United Kingdom
This is one of our favourite go to places in Farnham. The café is under new management and the food is even better than before. Friendly service, good background music, usually some good art on the walls and such a pleasantly quirky venue. Yes, wonderfully cool in the summer and depending on where you sit you might want to have an extra cardigan with you in winter. Well worth a visit. Plenty of parking.
6. Farnham Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Farnham Park is a remarkable survival of a medieval deer park with a landscape of rolling grassland and veteran trees and a boundary that has remained unchanged for over 600 years. Its 320 acres (130 hectares)has retained much of its 17th Parkland character and has the feel of open countryside. It offers Avenues, hidden dells, hills, valleys, ponds and streams. It's elevated position provides panoramic views of Farnham and surrounding countryside. Farnham Park is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), an area of Historic Landscape Value (AHLV) a Grade 2 listed Historic Park and Garden (English Heritage designation), a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and has received Green Flag status for the second year running. Park facilities The Park is managed for wildlife and recreation and provides: a large adventure playground a toddlers play area a shared used path (suitable for both pedestrians and cyclists) limited access for wheelchairs cafe toilets a hole golf course cricket club two football pitches. The football pitches are available for hire during the playing season please contact: [email protected] Where is Farnham Park? The southern end of the Park lies about 100m north of Castle Street, an easy walk from the centre of town. Farnham is well served by buses and trains, though if you are driving, the main car park is situated off Folly Hill (A 287) between Farnham and Upper Hale.
Reviewed By 482jimr482 - Farnham, United Kingdom
What a delight to take my daily walk in such a lovely wild setting. Wonderful variety of trees with two playgrounds for children. One of them is a terrific adventure playground with some 30 -40 activities. You can find deer, rabbits, squirrels and wild birds to see as you as you walk. Good views of Farnham castle and a nice little tearoom beside the cricket ground and the little golf course. Or just switch off and count the number of different breeds of dog out with their owners for their daily exercise.
7. Birdworld
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,035 reviews
Set in 26 acres of landscaped gardens, Birdworld is one of the largest bird parks in the UK! In addition to birds from around the world, Birdworld is also home to the Jenny Wren Farm featuring some of our fluffier residents! During a visit there are lots of daily events, including penguin feeding, animal encounters and the amazing Outdoor Flying Display (Easter- End October)! Also not to be missed is Penguin Beach, a fantastic walkthrough exhibit featuring a colony of African Penguins. Birdworld has numerous catering outlets but also plenty of space for picnics!
Reviewed By Truthspeaker2018 - Waterlooville, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic day out. Best to come in warmer weather but you won't be disappointed. We have been going for years. Birds everywhere of all different types. The Jenny Wren farm is part of the attraction and about 5 mins walk from front entrance, where there are chickens running around and many farm animals. There are shows throughout the day. Play parks on site. Our only criticism is the cafe, not a lot of choice at all food wise, no gluten free options apart from soup. Not worth even bothering, apparently you can walk through to forest lodge cafe, we will do this in future.
8. Farnham Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 329 reviews
Farnham Castle is an historic wedding, events and conference venue, with stunning grounds, parking and accommodation, located on the border of Surrey and Hampshire. Please visit our website to contact our events team in regards to viewing Farnham Castle for your wedding, event or conference. Guided Tours of Farnham Castle are available on select Wednesday afternoons. Pre-booking tickets is mandatory and ticket sales are available directly via the Farnham Castle website.
Reviewed By Daveattrip - Godalming, United Kingdom
The Bishops Palace,Farnham Castle . Having booked on line to visit the palace for 2Pm tour of The Bishops Palace on a wet afternoon and arriving early we were pleased to receive a very cheerful greeting and invited to sit inside until the tour Started . We could only agree with the enthusiastic guide wha describe it as the hidden gem of Farnham . A very interesting tour and well worth the £5.00 for the hour and bit tour, afterwards you can visit the castle keep, museum & grounds .
9. The Packhouse Limited
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 170 reviews
With so much more to offer than the high street, our ever-changing interior and lifestyle store is full of handpicked items to give your space some soul. Set within the Surrey hills between Guildford and Farnham, our 400-year-old Grade II-listed building sells a huge variety of vintage, antique and one-off buys from furniture and interior finishing touches to gifts and fashion accessories. You won’t find a more diverse mix anywhere else. Next door is our super-stylish restaurant Bears, offering a locally sourced menu from coffee and breakfast to evening meals and everything in between. Parking is free and we also run craft workshops and events throughout the year. It's the ideal place to come for a browse, a catch up with friends, or some serious shopping. We change our stock every single day, so there’s always something new to see.
Reviewed By mc100148 - Farnborough, United Kingdom
great place to visit for range of different items - from antiques, china, fun stuff, quirky items. Always a great choice, also local cakes on sale.
10. Farnham Maltings
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 139 reviews
Both a community arts & entertainment venue and a creative organisation, the Farnham Maltings produces, commissions and tours national theatre and supports creative businesses, artists and artisans. So whether you are a creative business or an individual, or would simply like to discover more about our varied programme of comedy, music, theatre, film and festivals, visit our website to discover more.
Reviewed By M4957QPsuem - Hampshire, United Kingdom
The Christmas fayre was on today but a couple of us were just meeting for coffee in the cafe.We still had to pay a £1 to get in.We explained at the door that we weren’t going to the fayre,just the cafe,but no,we still had to pay.The cafe door that is usually open had a notice,NO ENTRY.surely this could be better organised.
