Visit Farnham
Farnham, known for its Georgian streets, historic buildings and craft heritage, with easy access to the rural North Downs Way, is a historic market town nestled in the rolling Surrey Hills; offering visitors a chance to enjoy quintessential England, just an hour from the capital.
Markets
At heart, Farnham is a market town. Dating back to the Middle Ages Farnham offered a weekly market and an annual fair which attracted visitors from all over Surrey and Hampshire to buy and sell goods.
Today, Farnham has an award winning, certified monthly Farmers’ Market with nearly forty regular stallholders. Farmers’ Markets give shoppers the chance to buy seasonal produce direct from the producer. The Farmers’ Market takes place in Central car park on the fourth Sunday of every month. Once a year the Farnham Food Festival a huge bustling market takes place in Castle Street in September bringing together Farnham’s local producers plus a variety of other culinary specialists.
The Farnham Visitors Guide
The Farnham Visitor Guide is filled with inspiration for things to do and see, places to stay, eat, and drink, and much more! For your convenience our virtual Visitor Guide is available to view online.
If you have any questions about beautiful Farnham, please email Farnham Town Council
Farnham's Tree Trail
Take part in this self-guided, circular tree trail around central Farnham
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Shopping in Farnham
Shop until you drop Independent retailers rub shoulders with premium clothing boutiques, so too do…
Go Ape Alice Holt
With Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Plus, Treetop Adventure, Nets Adventure, and Forest Biking…
The Sculpture Park
Visit the most atmospheric sculpture park in Britain. The Sculpture Park is sited within 10 acres of…
Farnham Public Art Trail
Head to Farnham and discover sculptures, wood carvings, terracotta designs and ironwork with the…
Birdworld
Welcome to Birdworld! Nestled just outside Farnham on the Hampshire-Surrey border, Birdworld is home…
New Ashgate Gallery
We curate more than 20 exhibitions of contemporary craft and fine art in the heart of Farnham World…
Farnham Maltings
Farnham Maltings is an arts and cultural organisation situated in the heart of Farnham town centre…
Crafts Study Centre
The Crafts Study Centre is a specialist university museum open to the public as well as a research…
Waverley Abbey
Waverley Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128 by William Giffard, Bishop…
Farnham Castle
Perched on the hill overlooking Farnham The Castle which is steeped in history has an…
Farnham Park
Farnham Park is a 320 acre medieval deer park overlooking the town with an impressive 1km tree lined…
Find out what's on in Farnham this coming month
Handbuilt: The Wrens and the Oxshott Pottery
The Wrens were a family of studio potters who lived and worked at the Oxshott…
Janine Partington: Small Works
Janine is known for her distinctive work in leather and vitreous enamel. Working…
Riverdance - 25th Anniversary Show | Farnham Maltings
Having originated as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest…
Summer Craft Collection 2026: Handmade Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Textiles and Wood
Celebrate the summer season with contemporary craft by some of the UK's most…
Surrey Craft Legacies: Heritage and Endangered Skills, Living Traditions
Surrey Craft Legacies is a heritage craft exhibition at New Ashgate Gallery in…
The Goldsmiths' Centre at New Ashgate Gallery: Crafted in Colour
New Ashgate Gallery presents a summer jewellery exhibition in partnership with the…
Alexander Kriche - Farnham Maltings
South Coast singer-songwriter, pianist and composer Alexander Kriche presents an…
Maltings Monthly Market | Farnham Maltings
Farnham's famous market for all seasons Discover something unique at the maltings…
Surrey Hills Nature & History - Guided Walk with Accommodation
Run by a small local charity, join us on this guided tour from Farnham to Guildford…
Fun for all the family
A fun Sunday afternoon show for the whole family.
Surrey Symphonic Wind Band presents Salute to Broadway | Farnham Maltings
Join us for our annual charity concert in aid of Alzheimer's Society. This…
The Bush Hotel Wedding Fair
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Exhibition on Screen: David Hockney | Farnham Maltings
To mark his passing, Exhibition on Screen rereleases this film on global sensation…
Sheep, Actually | Farnham Maltings
A film about wool and a sheep named Cow. To sit alongside Farnham Malting's…
Behind the Scenes: Georgian Costumes | Museum of Farnham
Join us for a behind the scenes peek at some of our Georgian costume collection as we…
Hop Harvest Roots 2026 | Hogs Back Brewery
Hop Harvest Roots - Friday 11th September 2026 Join us for Hop Harvest Roots 2026…
unravel ... autumn | Farnham Maltings
Held over two inspiring days, unravel... autumn, our celebrated yarn festival…
Hayley Emma Studio: Contemporary Handwoven Textiles
Hayley Emma is a Surrey Hills-based textile artist and founder of Hayley Emma Studio…
Hilary Peat: Surrey Artist of the Year 2025 - One Year On
Originally from Scotland, Hilary studied Three Dimensional Design (Ceramics) at…
Hop Harvest Festival 2026 | Hogs Back Brewery
Saturday 12th September 2026 Gates open 13.30 Music from 14.30 - 23.00 Tickets: Early…
Surrey Artist of the Year 2026: Celebrating Creativity in Surrey
Join us in recognising Surrey's artistic talent with the Surrey Artist of the…
Hop Harvest TEA Party 2026 | Hogs Back Brewery
Sunday 13 September 2026 Tickets: Early Bird Adult £12 Advance Adult £15…
Every Brick Counts: Restoring Willmer House
A special free event exploring the restoration of Willmer House, the historic home of…
Stand-Up Comedy Club | Farnham Maltings
Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy…
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club | Farnham Maltings
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK's premier baby-friendly comedy club! The…
Top Hat | Farnham Maltings
Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat…
Moscow Drug Club | Farnham Maltings
Named after the BB Gabor song about an underground Jazz club during the cold war…
A Message For The Future | Farnham Maltings
Explore your magical future garden where you'll meet a punk poet Dandelion, a…
Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society's 40th Birthday Bash
Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society are celebrating 40 years of providing compassionate…
Pierrepont Artwork Day
A day showing the work of over 30 artists and craftspersons in the beautiful…
Step Back in Time at Tongham's Old School
20 Sep 2026 10:00 - 13:00 Discover the fascinating history of Tongham's Old…
Tilford Classic Car Show | The Rural Life Living Museum
See the Museum packed with shining paintwork and gleaming chrome. Join us on Sunday…
Je'Zell | Farnham Maltings
Join Je'Zell for a evening of emotive songs in stripped back, acoustic form…
Lucy Porter - Let Yourself Go | Farnham Maltings
Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every…
Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett | Farnham Maltings
Bringing her unique directorial vision to this production, Academy Award nominee…
Nick Sharratt's Once Upon A Drawalong | Farnham Maltings
Join much-loved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a…
Out of the Box | Farnham Maltings
OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely…
Farnham Farmers' Market - Sunday 27 September
Date: Sunday 27 September Time: 10am - 1.30pm Venue: Central Car Park, off…
Farnham Food Festival 2026
Sunday 27 September 10am - 4pm The Farnham Food Festival returns to the heart of…
Games Night | Farnham Maltings
Try out new board games or play old favourites. Come by yourself or with friends to…
Open Mic Night | Farnham Maltings
A relaxed and inclusive open mic night filled with new and established acts sharing…
Handmade in Farnham Exhibition | Museum of Farnham
Celebrate Farnham's culture of craft, past and present, with the Museum's…
Lady Maisery | Farnham Maltings
The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and…
Jimmy Nail - Stories and Songs | Farnham Maltings
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer- and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail…

