Name: Farnham Castle Keep
Rating: 5.0

Farnham Castle Keep

Zamek Farnham, Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0AG, UK

1-99 Years

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Farnham Castle Keep Standing on the crest of a hill overlooking the town of Farnham are the impressive motte and 'shell keep' of a castle founded in 1138 by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester and brother of King Stephen. In medieval times the diocese of Winchester was the richest in England, and Farnham was a favourite residence of the bishops. The castle was rebuilt in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, but a viewing platform reveals the buried remains of an earlier tower.

Overlooking the beautiful, historic town of Farnham, on the Surrey/Hampshire border, The Castle keep is on the site of an award winning venue for Weddings, Private Hire, Meetings and Events. For information and contact details see Farnham Castle Events website

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Standing on the crest of a hill overlooking the town of Farnham are the impressive motte and 'shell keep' of a castle founded in 1138 by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester and brother of King Stephen. In medieval times the diocese of Winchester was the richest in England, and Farnham was a favourite residence of the bishops. The castle was rebuilt in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, but a viewing platform reveals the buried remains of an earlier tower.
For information about visiting the Castle Keep and for tours visit Farnham Castle Trust
Overlooking the beautiful, historic town of Farnham, on the Surrey/Hampshire border, The Castle keep is on the site of an award winning venue for Weddings, Private Hire, Meetings and Events. For information and contact details see Farnham Castle Events website
Other parts of the wider site are privately owned.
Exhibition: There is an free exhibition of the 900 years of Farnham Castle history located close to the keep entrance.

Facilities

Parking: Free limited parking on site. Town centre car parks within 1/2 mile. Parking charges apply in Castle Street.
Food & Drinks: There are no other facilites but Farnham town centre is a 1/2-mile walk downhill from the castle, and has a range of shops, and places to eat and drink.
Toilets: There are toilets at the castle, including some with wheelchair access.
Dogs: Assistance dogs only.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/farnham-castle-keep/opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening Times: The keep is open daily from February to Christmas Eve from 9am to 5pm, or dusk if earlier, on weekdays, and from 10am to 4pm at weekends and on bank holidays. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Closed between 25 December and 31 January.

Address: Zamek Farnham, Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0AG, UK

Post Code: GU9 0AG

Council: Waverley

County: Surrey

Road Access: 1⁄2 mile north of Farnham.
Bus Access: Stagecoach services 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 46 and 65 stop in the town centre which is a 3⁄4 mile walk uphill.
Train Access: Farnham 3⁄4 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Free limited parking on site. Town centre car parks within 1/2 mile. Parking charges apply in Castle Street.