Farnham Castle
Type: Castle / Fort
The former residence of the Bishops of Winchester and Guildford, Farnham Castle dates from Norman times and is now the International Briefing & Conference Centre. The chapel, great hall, 1st floor hall and kitchen were built in 12/13thC and an early Tudor brick tower was later added, followed by an Elizabethan wing. The Halls were re-designed and a new chapel and staircase with Grinling Gibbons carvings were built during a period of restoration.
The Bishop’s Palace
The Palace is open to the public at the following times:
Wednesday 2pm until 4pm (all year except Christmas week)
Tours last approximately 1 hour
For further information contact us on 01252 721194
The is a small charge to visit the Bishop's Palace.
The Keep
Open from 1 February - 23 December.
• Monday to Friday 9am until 5 pm
• Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am until 4pm
Entrance is FREE
The Keep is now managed by Farnham Castle. For further information contact us on 01252 721194
900 Years of Living History Exhibition
This unique exhibition, portrays the evolution of the Farnham Castle site over the last 900 years. It has been created by an association of the University of Creative Arts in Farnham and Farnham Castle to tell the fascinating story through displays of design and craftsmanship of UCA staff and students.
Open from 1 February - 23 December.
• Monday to Friday 9am until 5 pm
• Saturday & Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am until 4pm
Entrance is FREE
Accessibility
Palace Building: steps down to main entrance. Alternative access via assisted ramp entrance (please give advance notice)
Palace Ground floor: Accessible
Grounds: Partially accessible - coarse gravel, grass and hard areas
Keep: Limited access due to steep steps. Audio introduction available in lobby
Exhibition: Interior displays accessible - entrance via heavy door may require assistance
Parking: 95 parking spaces, 1 disabled space
WC: Adapted WCs available in Palace and Keep
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| The Keep (01/02/2012 - 23/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| The Bishops Palace (01/02/2012 - 19/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
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