Farnham Tourist Attractions
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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.
Haslemere, England
Haslemere (pop. 13,900) is located 11mi/18km south of Aldershot. The town is surrounded by hills, heathland and woodland making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. High Street in Haslemere has a variety of shops and restaurants. Wey Hill offers specialty shops.
Dolmetsch Festival
This annual week-long festival takes place in July and includes nightly chamber concerts.Founded in 1925, this is one of the oldest festivals in Britain.The program focuses on works from the sixteenth to eighteenth century, and more specifically on works that are usually underplayed elsewhere. A few known works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann and their contemporaries are also added for variety.The performances take place in Haslemere Hall as well as local churches.
Birdworld
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.
Farnham Castle Keep
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.
Museum of Farnham
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.
Tilford Bach Festival
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.
Waverley Abbey
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.
Hambledon, England
Hambledon is a small village near Witley that is noted for having one of the oldest cricket clubs, circa 1750.
Oakhurst Cottage
A small cottage dating to the 16th C, located in Hambledon, near Godalming. Contains furniture and artifacts and a cottage garden.
Jenkyn Place
Designed in a compartmental fashion, this garden is integrated with the William and Mary brick houses and walled yards.
