Farnham (pop. 35,289) is located on the Wye, 38mi/61km southwest of London. There are many historic buildings and Farnham Castle with the medieval keep open to the public.
Attractions at Birdworld include: a seashore walk, children's farm, play areas, penguin island, heron theater, rare birds breeding center, tropical walk and picnicking facilities.
Address: Birdworld, Farnham Road, Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD, England
Hours:
March 27 to November 30: 10am-4:30pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Castle Keep is an English Heritage property located in the Georgian town of Farnham. The keep has been occupied continuously since it was built between 1160 and 1175 by Bishop Henry de Blois on the site of an earlier tower.
Address: Farnham Castle Keep, A287, Farnham GU9 0AE, England
Hours:
March 24 to September 30: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
The Museum of Farnham is situated in the splendid, georgian Willmer House. The museum displays and celebrates Farnham's unique history with permanent and temporary exhibitions. There is also a beautiful walled garden on the grounds.
Address: Museum of Farnham, Willmer House 38 West Street, Franham GU9 7DX, England
Hours:
October 10 to December 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
This annual festival takes place in mid-May and features a series of three concerts in the Tilford Church. The festival focuses on baroque music and often features the London Handel Orchestra using period instruments. Operas are also often held.
Address: Tilford Bach Festival, Old Quarry House Seale Lane, Farnham GU10 1LD, England
England's first Cistercian house, now an English Heritage property, located in the Surrey village of Farnham. The abbey was founded in 1128, but most of the existing ruins are from the 13th C.
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