Getting here
51.21877, -0.80235
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8 activitiesPlaygrounds
Free88%playground, toilets, parking
Heritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: St Swithun's Way
Mountain biking
Varies65%Named MTB route nearby: King Alfred's Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
80
13 named nearby · 67 public paths
Cycling
44
44 named nearby
Mountain biking
7
7 named nearby
Horse riding
4
4 public paths
Named routes and paths nearby
About this historic site
Farnham Castle is an ancient historic site covering 5 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Car park
Upper Hart Car Park · Paid · 153m
Playground
271m away
Toilets
2 · 8m away
Farm visit
170m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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