Farnham Castle
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0AG
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
There is some parking for blue badge holders at the Castle (subject to availability) and the exhibition room is wheelchair-accessible. The Keep and Bishop’s Palace are both accessed by steps, some of which are steep and uneven.
Explore 900 years of history at Farnham Castle Keep and Bishop’s Palace. Located between the historically significant centres of London and Winchester, the castle was home to the Bishops of Winchester, host to royalty and a civil war military base.
Admire architectural gems including the Norman Keep, medieval great hall and the Tudor lodging range. Walk in the footsteps of Tudor and Stuart visitors to the castle including Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon, Mary I, Elizabeth I and James I. Discover the story of Amy Anderson – the woman who saved the castle for future generations in the early twentieth century.
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided visit to the Castle Keep and exhibition room or a guided tour of the Bishop’s Palace.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Castle Keep and Exhibition open daily 9am-dusk
Bishop’s Palace Tours open for guided tours Wednesdays 2-4pm
Castle Keep and Exhibition: free
Bishop’s Palace Tours: £5, free to Historic Houses members, students and under 18s
If you are interested in booking a group visit to the Castle Keep or Bishop’s Palace please email farnhamcastle1138.gmail.com with details of your group size and proposed visit date.
We welcome school and educational visits to the Castle Keep. We can provide a tour of the Keep to visiting school groups or can arrange for a story-teller to visit your school to talk about the history of the Castle (both free of charge).
To arrange a visit please email farnhamcastle1138.gmail.com and provide the following details: your name, school name, proposed visit date and contact details.
There is some parking for blue badge holders at the Castle (subject to availability) and the exhibition room is wheelchair-accessible. The Keep and Bishop’s Palace are both accessed by steps, some of which are steep and uneven.
Getting here
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0AG
The Castle is located 0.5 miles from the centre of Farnham. Direct trains to Farnham leave London Waterloo every half hour. The castle may be accessed on foot via footpaths from the town, but please be advised the route is uphill and involves steps. Visitors travelling by car may park at Farnham Park, which is adjacent to the Castle.
There is parking for blue badge holders at the castle, subject to availability. Other visitors are welcome to park at neighbouring Farnham Park. There are also some car parks in Farnham town centre within half a mile.
