Farnham Park: Address, Phone Number, Farnham Park Reviews: 4.5/5
Farnham Park
Farnham Park
4.5
About
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: waverleysportsbookings@glendale-services.co.uk
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.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingFull view
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
175 within 5 kms

The Queens Head
463
0.1 km££ - £££ • Bar • British • Pub

Cafe Piccolo
506
0.4 km££ - £££ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly

Bears
566
0.2 km££ - £££ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly

The Castle Inn
404
96 m££ - £££ • Bar • British • Pub

The Wheatsheaf
710
0.3 km££ - £££ • Bar • British • Pub

Cote Brasserie - Farnham
1,263
0.2 km££ - £££ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly

Heaven's Kitchen Mediterranean Steak House
762
0.5 km££ - £££ • Steakhouse • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Bloom Farnham
168
0.2 km££ - £££ • European • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Da Massimo Italian Restaurant
144
0.2 km££ - £££ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean

The Botanist Farnham Bar & Restaurant
681
0.1 km££ - £££ • Bar • British • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
60 within 10 kms

Farnham Castle
340
0.1 kmCastles
Elphicks
26
0.2 kmDepartment Stores

New Ashgate Gallery
22
0.4 kmArt Galleries

Gostrey Meadow
10
0.4 kmParks • Scenic Walking Areas

Museum of Farnham
53
0.5 kmHistory Museums

Farnham Maltings
144
0.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Waverley Abbey
171
1.3 kmHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings

Bishops Meadow
13
0.7 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

Bourne Mill Antiques Centre
79
1.2 kmAntique Shops

Alpine Snowsports Aldershot
189
Ski & Snowboard Areas
Contribute
Popular mentions
4.5
191 reviews
Excellent
123
Very good
58
Average
6
Poor
2
Terrible
2
Janet Finch
Frimley, UK71 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Lovely day at Farnham Park after looking at the website however although it advertises free car park it didn't mention only about 6 to 7 car fit in there so arrived and no spaces also car park wasnt very well sign posted. Glad there is a concrete path around the park but quite narrow, as the grass was very boggy even though we hadn't had much rain.
Written 6 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lizally47
London, UK369 contributions
Jan 2022
Last visited this park twenty years ago and we were very disappointed with our trip today. The footpaths were dotted with dog mess everywhere we walked. You could smell dog mess as soon as you got out of the car! The main car park was almost full and we saw two separate elderly gentlemen open their car doors and literally let their dogs jump out to do their business - disgusting!
Written 25 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Adam C
Winchester, UK17 contributions
Nov 2021
WHAT’S REALLY GOOD - Its fantastic the Bishops Deer Park has been preserved for the local community. It has Free Parking. Clearly well used and much loved by local residents. Views over Farnham. The Cafe. Great place for dogs. The park by the second car park slightly more wild and ecologically interesting with few veteran oaks and stream. Ranger station history of the Park good. Great to see some sheep grazing unimproved pasture.
WHAT’S NOT - dog faeces, plastic bags in trees and hedges containing dog faeces,, toilets seem to be now permanently closed which is unacceptable, appalling lack of finger posts to help navigate around the park, muddy main paths although we did note piles of woodchip for natural surfacing, a bit boring and urban not enough wildlife urgently needs rewilding - unimproved grassland - wild flowers, wood pasture native trees for future veterans, connective hedgerows, wetlands near stream and more wildlife ponds. Avenue trees planted too close together so Lyme trees have no room to expand their crowns as they age. Serious lack of wildlife interpretation boards, no leaflets for self guided walks etc…
Farnham is very lucky to have this amazing natural resource but perhaps could do with more conservation management / rewilding, proper signposting and interpretation boards and for goodness sake reopen the public toilets !
WHAT’S NOT - dog faeces, plastic bags in trees and hedges containing dog faeces,, toilets seem to be now permanently closed which is unacceptable, appalling lack of finger posts to help navigate around the park, muddy main paths although we did note piles of woodchip for natural surfacing, a bit boring and urban not enough wildlife urgently needs rewilding - unimproved grassland - wild flowers, wood pasture native trees for future veterans, connective hedgerows, wetlands near stream and more wildlife ponds. Avenue trees planted too close together so Lyme trees have no room to expand their crowns as they age. Serious lack of wildlife interpretation boards, no leaflets for self guided walks etc…
Farnham is very lucky to have this amazing natural resource but perhaps could do with more conservation management / rewilding, proper signposting and interpretation boards and for goodness sake reopen the public toilets !
Written 14 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Travellerclass
Farnham, UK835 contributions
Aug 2021
We walked through the park from Hale to get down to Farnham today and it was just beautiful. The park has so much space to walk and relax and really gives you an uplifting positive feeling. Excellent for families with activities to keep the young ones happy.
Written 16 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Pat L
Surrey, UK23 contributions
Nov 2020
Farnham deer park is a lovely place to walk your dog. We have been coming here for 20 years. It is well maintained, and dog owners, on the whole, are very responsible and nice people. Unfortunately, this morning, my husband and I were walking our 9 year old cocker spaniel and experienced an unusual but very unpleasant incident. A German shepherd/Alsatian dog came charging over to us, barking, it was quite intimidating for us and our dog. The young woman owner refused our request to call her dog back and keep it under control, the 2nd time we asked her she became abusive and said if we did not like our dog 'socialising' we should not be in the park !?
Our dog happily socialises with other dogs, just not aggressive, out of control ones.
We have reported this to the Rangers Office but it has left us shaken.
Our dog happily socialises with other dogs, just not aggressive, out of control ones.
We have reported this to the Rangers Office but it has left us shaken.
Written 13 November 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Marian1990
Whitchurch, UK313 contributions
Nov 2020
Lovely park with plenty of room for social distancing during lockdown 2. Unfortunately there were far too many cars for the car park and people were leaving their cars all over the place.
Park was well maintained and I had a wonderful walk with my Border Collie. I look forward to returning when hopefully it is not so busy
Park was well maintained and I had a wonderful walk with my Border Collie. I look forward to returning when hopefully it is not so busy
Written 12 November 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Deborah k
Worcester Park, UK46 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
Lovely big natural park. Didn't get round it all in 2 goes but there are ponds, an adventure playground and another playground. Was hoping for a better view of the castle as it's shut due to Covid. Nice for picnics, dog walking and a great space for children. Was absolutely beautiful in early September
Written 10 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jim r
Farnham, UK110 contributions
Mar 2020
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.
Written 6 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brabus1
Farnham, UK13 contributions
Feb 2020
First visit to the park and although I didn't know where I was going, a lovely lady with a little baby gave me directions.
I was will be 3, 2 and 6 month old. Great for walking and the children loved the park.
I was will be 3, 2 and 6 month old. Great for walking and the children loved the park.
Written 26 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MarkMahoney
Aldershot, UK1,755 contributions
Hello
If walking from the town, how would you access the adventure playground?
Kind Regards
WaverleyCountryside
Frensham, UK
From Castle Street, turn right onto Park Row and there is a path on the left that heads into the park and the play area is on your right.
Hope that helps.
Scholka E
Madrid, Spain2 contributions
how to get there
WaverleyCountryside
Frensham, UK
The main car park is off Folly Hill (A 287), between Farnham and Upper Hale, which can be found at the top of the park.
Sat Nav: GU9 OAU. Parking is free and near the ranger's office.
Frequently Asked Questions about Farnham Park
- Hotels near Farnham Park:
- (0.20 km) Bush Hotel Farnham
- (0.34 km) The Bishops Table
- (1.22 km) Premier Inn Farnham hotel
- (0.86 km) Hotel de Vie
- (0.85 km) Farnham apartment; welcoming, quality, convenient accommodation in town
- Restaurants near Farnham Park:
- (0.04 km) Giggling Squid - Farnham
- (0.04 km) Hop Blossom Pub & Restaurant
- (0.05 km) Zizi
- (0.14 km) The Queens Head
- (0.10 km) The Castle Inn