Farnham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Surrey, England, UK
About Farnham
With evidence to suggest that Farnham has been a settlement for tens of thousands of years, the town is rich in history. Taking in the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, the Romans and Saxons also settled in Farnham. The town boasts an intact Norman castle and keep, built for the Bishop of Winchester as a half-way point between his home in Winchester and London. Part of the castle and its keep are now open to the public. Farnham and its castle played a major part in the English Civil War, with visits from King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. Following this period, the town became known for its market, which the author Daniel Defoe described as the greatest after London. Industries in the town have included the production of pottery, wool, crops, flour, and beer. Farnham borders on the Surr
Top Attractions in Farnham
Explore the best things to see and do in Farnham:
- ★Birdworld
- ★Country Market
- ★Farmers Market
- ★Farnham Beer Exhibition
- ★Farnham Castle
- ★Farnham Maltings
- ★Farnham Museum
- ★Gostrey Meadow
Where to Eat in Farnham
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Caffe Piccolo
- 🍴Caffè Uno
- 🍴Giggling Squid
- 🍴Maison Blanc
- 🍴Oceans 11
- 🍴Pizza Express
Where to Stay in Farnham
- 🏨Farnham House Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Daniele
- 🏨Mercure Bush Farnham
- 🏨The Princess Royal
Farnham Travel Guide Sections
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