What to do and see in Farnham, England: The Best Free Things to do

he Museum of Farnham is a local history museum, located in a beautiful Georgian town house with many original features and a delightful walled garden. Visit us to discover Farnham’s history, from its prehistoric roots to its hop growing boom and Georgian grandeur. Discover the tales of the illustrious William Cobbett, political agitator, and George Sturt local author and craftsperson, whilst marvelling at the inventions of engineer John Henry Knight, who created one of the first petrol driven cars! The museum is also home to an extensive art and craft collection thanks to the many artists and crafts people who have been drawn to Farnham over the years. The Museum of Farnham is part of Farnham Maltings Association, a creative organisation that works with artists and communities to encourage the most people to make, see and enjoy the best art possible. The Museum works actively with the Farnham Maltings to reach these goals.

For over 50 years, the New Ashgate Gallery, the arts charity, has been a window into arts and crafts in Farnham, Surrey and beyond, supporting artists and makers. It is dedicated to promote and champion the best contemporary art and craft and to provide an unparalleled resource in Farnham, Surrey and beyond. We raise aspirations and inspire excellence. We foster emerging artists through professional practice seminars and partnerships. We deliver art workshops and projects in the gallery and the community, supporting widening and diverse participation in arts. As a non-profit organisation, we rely on sales from exhibitions and donations to further our charitable aims.From the 1950s to today Originally established as the Ashgate Gallery in 19 South Street, Farnham, by Elizabeth Naydler, in the late 1950s, the Gallery has been located in a seventeenth century listed building in Waggon Yard, Farnham, since the 1970s. The Ashgate was established with a board of trustees who administered the profits from sales to create prizes and scholarships, and for the purchase of paintings and sculpture for local and national museums. It was the first provincial gallery to show artists with an international reputation as well as supporting local talent.Elfriede Windsor became the director in 1974, after the retirement of its founder, Elizabeth Naydler. Elfriede closed the gallery for a year, refurbished it and reopened it as the New Ashgate Gallery. Elfriede Windsor retired in the 1990s and was succeeded by Susan Szabanowicz, Joanne Barber, Melissa Jarvis and Joanne McCarthy. The current director is Dr Outi Remes who leads the service, strategic direction and organisational objectives of the Gallery as the educational charity.In 2004, the gallery completed a quarter-million pound redevelopment by architect Paul Archer. This created a light and open space gallery for changing exhibitions

A grade-II listed, 17th century mill in Farnham, Bourne Mill Antiques Centre housed 70 dealers in an Aladdin's cave of antiques, collectibles, vintage items and homewares.

Two Elizabethan tithe barns in stunning horse farm complex brimming with quality antiques and collectibles. COVID-19 ALERT For everyone’s protection, we have been taking numerous safety precautions and we request the following: • Please wear a face mask to protect our customers and staff. • Please apply hand sanitiser (which we provide for you) on entering the building. • Please ensure you are at least 2 metres apart at all times. We have provided floor markings to show 2 meters. • The number of people allowed inside at any one time will be limited. You may be asked to wait outside if necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. • Please do not touch any of the goods. Arrangements can be made with a member of staff if you’d like to handle something. • We are only accepting card payments. Contactless or Apple Pay is preferred. Thank you for your support during this difficult time. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

The Farnham Pottery is a restored 16th century Victorian factory, we offer a diverse range of creative experiences from traditional and modern ceramics, stoneware and day courses that are designed for the young amateur through to the energised professional. The central space is occupied by our Gallery and Cafe exhibiting a variety of local artists from photography, sculpture, ceramics and textiles and are refreshed each month. The buzzing Cafe itself is open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm offering tea, coffee and cake, breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. We pride ourselves as a home-from-home for the local creative community and welcome all come and explore.

Farnham Park is a remarkable survival of a medieval deer park with a landscape of rolling grassland and veteran trees and a boundary that has remained unchanged for over 600 years. Its 320 acres (130 hectares)has retained much of its 17th Parkland character and has the feel of open countryside. It offers Avenues, hidden dells, hills, valleys, ponds and streams. It's elevated position provides panoramic views of Farnham and surrounding countryside. Farnham Park is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), an area of Historic Landscape Value (AHLV) a Grade 2 listed Historic Park and Garden (English Heritage designation), a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and has received Green Flag status for the second year running. Park facilities The Park is managed for wildlife and recreation and provides: a large adventure playground a toddlers play area a shared used path (suitable for both pedestrians and cyclists) limited access for wheelchairs cafe toilets a hole golf course cricket club two football pitches. The football pitches are available for hire during the playing season please contact: [email protected] Where is Farnham Park? The southern end of the Park lies about 100m north of Castle Street, an easy walk from the centre of town. Farnham is well served by buses and trains, though if you are driving, the main car park is situated off Folly Hill (A 287) between Farnham and Upper Hale.