The 23 best parks and gardens in Farnham

Came to visit here to see if you could buy any tickets as was in the local area but there was no ticketing information, it may only be available and accessible on private hire. You can see some of the Castle from outside but would have loved to go in! Did take a few pics 📸 from outside

When I saw there was a castle I got super excited, nothing like a bit of history to make Sunday a proper funday! Walking up those stairs, I was buzzing with anticipation. But talk about a letdown. Turns out it’s just a wedding venue and you can’t actually see any of the castle itself. When I asked if there was anything at all the public could see, I got hit with more disappointment, apparently “The Keep” is the only bit normally open to visitors, but it’s been closed for 10 months for maintenance or some malarkey like that. Seriously, when did historic sites in the UK become such blatant money machines?

It is such a nice castle but unfortunately it is closed and it is a private property only for weddings

One of the beautiful English Heritage in Farnham to visit. Carpark and visit was free or charge. It take less than half an hour to visit. Staff were so attentive and friendly and happy to explain the place to you at the entrance. We visited on a Sunday and there was a Wedding Event in their Hotel which was nice to see people dressed up and few of them came on top of the castle to take photos. The only recommendation I would have is for their public toilets, with no hand wash filled up unfortunately was a put off thing.

Farnham Castle is a dream wedding venue and as a wedding photographer, a dream to photograph. With so many beautiful locations for amazing photo opportunities, It is a fairytale venue. The staff are great and very accommodating to ensure the wedding couple were looked after. They gave us private access to the top of the castle and The bride and groom and I witnessed a double rainbow at sunset, from on top of the castle keep. It was such an incredible moment at such a beautiful place and is very special memory for the newlyweds and as a romantic and cinematic wedding photographer, ticked a bucket list moment for me. Farnham castle is one of my favourite venues and I am very excited to be photographing more weddings here soon. Jennifer West Photography.

Came here on retreat with our Year 11s. Lovely place, lovely people, lovely grounds. And nice to wander around and find nooks and crannies that hide a Norman Chapel, beautiful plaster work, many many candles and really good food. And the daffodils are pretty good as well.

Lovely old castle viewed from above on a sub 250g drone that was launched from a public area outside the castle.

Such a nice, relaxing, chilled out park 🌳 and one of my favourites in and around the Hampshire area with so many walking paths, a kids park including a mini zip line and slides 🛝. There is also a Bar and Pizza Oven 🍕 on site too and a nature walk part of the park too. I have been here a few times and will visit again.

Superb wooden fort and bridges play park for kids 4 to 10yrs old. For those older there's a woodland trees area next to the park with well trodden routes to run along, so if the kids are feeling like they wanna be the Lost Boys from Peter Pan or The Goonies then this park is one if the best for miles. Dad's and Mum's might like the circular hammock if you don't mind being selfish and not letting anyone else on it.

This is a really lovely park. There's plenty of paths to get around the entire area of the park and there's also many children's playgrounds dotted around. You can get some great views of all around if you pick the right day. There are also some lovely little streams and the entire park itself was very clean.

Good and peaceful place for walk and running . You could have a good cup of coffee at cafe nearby too

Wonderful park in Farnham with an amazing adventure playground for children (& adults?) & very beautiful in the autumn with the trees changing colour. There is a great bar & restaurant at the golf course sidecof the park, with plenty of seating.

Lovely park with nice views and play areas

Beautiful Scenery, Free Parking and outstanding kids play park. This will be a family go to spot for a day out. Lots of people had picnics and shelters and the atmosphere was peaceful, respectful and family orientated.

I visited this Fullers pub on a Monday afternoon. There were 3 real ales on tap. Bright clean, well run pub. Inside was a couple of locals talking with the landlord, who was knowledgeable about the local area. I sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine.

Lovely little pub, but the recent decoration has ruined the feel and atmosphere. The dried hop blossom has gone from the bar, and the place is awash with 100W bright lights and even brighter walls. It's gone from a cosy boozer to having the atmosphere of an airport wetherspoons at 8AM. Turn down the lights!

I liked so much about The Hop Blossom. I dropped in for an impromptu pint. The beer was beautifully kept. I sat on a settee with the warm spring sun on my back. It was a moment of calm on a Saturday lunchtime.

Lovely pub selling Fullers beer with great up mark feeling. Seafarer was excellent

It is what it is i.e. if you’re looking for buzz, excitement, massaging of the ego etc… jog on. However, if you're comfortable in your own skin, appreciative of an excellent pint, and open to interesting, quirky, and friendly interactions…… give it a go🙏💙✨

Despite having trip adviser adverts on their tables they made it very clear they do not like tourists. I thought it was a bit strange as it's a very nice venue but no smiles, I always take my glasses back to the bar when I leave as I'm civilised but only frowns. Later my wife told me that while I was in the washroom they said loudly in front of her " this is our place" so I would advise anyone visiting Farnham to frequent many of the other venues which are so much fun and way nicer.

Great little pub. Good beer and great, friendly staff. Very tidy all over and clean toilets. Can't fault it

Jo’s Neiro Café is such a gem in Farnham! ☕🥐 We popped in for a quick Sunday treat - lattes, granola bar, and a buttery croissant hit the spot. The quirky mushroom decor is adorable 🍄✨ Already planning our next visit for a proper brunch!

Jo’s Neuro Café is an absolute gem! From the moment I stepped in, it was clear this place is something special—delicious, delightful, and utterly charming. The atmosphere is sweet and quaint, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The menu is full of unique treats, but adding the mushroom shots to my drink was a game-changer—such a creative and flavorful twist! Every sip was incredible, and I can’t wait to return and bring more friends my little pooch again. It’s so refreshing to find a café where the staff are not only kind but also wonderfully accommodating. Jo’s Neuro Café is a true treasure, and I’m already counting down the days until my next visit!

Absolutely loved the cake and coffee options! The latte was delicious and the pistachio and carrot/walnut cake were perfect to pair with the coffee. The staff here are so friendly and smiley, they will make your day! The sweet owner gave my daughter a little bag of popcorn and put a huge smile on her face. Thanks for the lovely experience! Highly recommend this cafe to anyone visiting Farnham!

One of the best aspects of Jo's is hearing the staff vibe with each other and the customers. It's clearly a happy place to work, which translates to the customer experience. Very dog friendly! Always a good vibe with a 70s or 80s playlist on at the right volume. Comfy seats. Well made coffee. Huge range of mushroom powders in particular and drinks in general.

Popping in for a coffee whilst shopping and had a lovely cappuccino. Staff were very friendly and brought my coffee over as I had lots of bags and boxes. Will definitely be coming back to support this local business!

This is a really nice cafe. The staff are very friendly and helpful and deliver your drink and food to your table. They provide a wide range of snacks and drinks to match most dietary requirements. I have visited a number of times, the drinks are great but the cakes are a little disappointing, though this may be just a matter of personal taste. I always choose a window seat as they are very comfortable and it's nice to watch the world go by. In hot weather the cafe does get very warm and they only have one outside table.

I was very impressed by this place! The staff were so cheerful and happy to explain their unique drink menu to me. I had a probiotic cinnamon protein shake which was deliciously sweet and creamy without being sickly. I then had a halloumi and roasted pepper flatbread which was very delicious- the flatbread was light and airy with a generous portion of halloumi and a lovely crisp green salad. They also do service worker/senior/student discounts which is always nice to see from a small, local business. Will definitely be coming back next time I visit Farnham!

Awesome wooden “medieval” playground for kids. Lots of things to explore including a long zip line for older kids.

Great play ground with so much to do! It even has a zip line for the children. If you visit the castle with children, you must come here. Great to have a picnic here too any time.

Quality play area for kids of all age. Range of simple but ingenious wooden structures for playing on. Has the usual slide, swings etc but also some bigger things like a zip line and a large wooden castle. A few benches and picnic benches too. Great to find this sort of playground, makes a nice change from the usual rinse and repeat jobs.

Lovely safe play area for young children

Not too bad. Equipment a bit tired but saying that, my 8 year old granddaughter enjoyed herself

Such a lovely place in a pretty location, be warned though, it does get very muddy as it is at the bottom of a hill

Lovely park for a walk, with 2 playgrounds for the kids, the one being an most medieval playground built entirely out of wood

Good car park. Nice and flat with marked spaces. 4/5 - would park here again.

Recommend you park in Upper Hart Car Park which is literally over the road and ten paces away and so much cheaper! For 3+ hours it’s much more expensive here, double the price for 24h. 30p more an hour 1-3h but considering it’s practically the same car park I do not understand the price difference.

Very convenient to park and go for shopping at waitrose and farnham high street. A bit expensive compared to upper hart car park which is right next to it.

Large car park with plenty of spaces. Fees are quite reasonable. Close to the town.

Gets busy before Christmas!

Not as cheap as the upper hart car park across the street. Almost double the price for all day. And it's not free until after 10pm whereas upper hart is free after 630

It's a car park.

Surprised to find that I had to go upstairs. There was a stairlift present but nobody who had used it before so it seemed safer to carefully use the stairs. I had tried to search online for accessible parking without success.

Used for a Pilates class. Can get rather warm in summer but a nice open space for a workout.

Fantastic old building with modern facilities.

Amazing... It's amazing. So many sculptures set in glorious woods. Very accessible for wheelchair users and plenty to see even though there are areas accessed via steps, it did not feel that the wheelchair user had missed out. Great to be able to take the dog. Great to have full access to QR codes to learn more about the sculptures and their price No food/drink on site, ending the visit with a team /coffee would have made the trip perfect!

When i started the walk around the park I was a little overwhelmed by the number and various sculptures. However as you get into it the meandering path goes through many hidden spaces revealing the hundreds of works of art there. Some have been there for 23 years since it opened and have blended into the environment whilst others are strikingly new and shiny contrasting with the autumnal tones of the forest. If you want to do this properly and allow some time to watch and think I'd suggest you allow 3 hours but you can see all of it in about 2

An unexpected gem! Loved our Saturday afternoon stroll in this fabulous sculpture park! My camera roll is filled with incredible sculptures - I would have taken home all of them if I could! The only point I would say is that the park is (or feels) larger than it is, so you should probably wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for the 2-mile walk around. The placement of the sculptures is brilliant, too - very enjoyable experience!

Wow there are some lovely sculptures at the park. Some very large and some small but all so incredible none the less. The only negative I have to say is it’s not very pushchair friendly (other than the disabled route) and my 2.5 year old found it a little boring.

There are many things I love about the Sculpture Park, but most of all, it’s the fact that it is constantly evolving. Every time we visit, there is something new—whether in the layout or the display. One thing that never changes is the warm welcome we receive; we are always greeted with a smile, and the staff make us feel really welcome. The sculptures are a versatile collection—diverse in material, style, and texture. There is something for everyone, beautifully displayed in lovely natural settings. Our most recent visit was for the event Spirit in Stone - celebrating Zimbabwean craftsmanship. Everything was well-organised - with drinks, catering, gentle live music, and lovely, attentive staff. The artworks were stunning and displayed wonderfully. Happy to hear that such events will be organised again, and we will gladly attend again. In the meantime, the park is well worth a visit—an inspiring place to enjoy nature, art, and beauty.

We spent a wonderful 3 hours strolling round with our dog, taking in all the fabulous sculptures. Some parts need a little care / updating but overall a wonderful way to spend a morning

A wonderful experience!!! Friendly staff and incredible art. A peaceful wander through the lush woodlands. I will be back in the winter as it will be a completely different experience. Highly recommend.

Nice selection of birds, so many pretty varieties that we had never seen before. The parrots and cockatoos were entertaining with their chatter and whistles. There are a couple of walk-through areas where you can get up close to the birds. The main cafe area at the entrance is nice with outdoor seating overlooking the gardens. There is another cafe/kiosk, but this was closed when we visited. They are building a new play area which looks like it's going to be quite large. We spent around 3 hours there slowly walking around. For the kids, there is a dinosaur trail. The car park is large and free. Toilets and baby change areas were clean. There is quite a large gift shop. We had a nice half day wandering around.

Larger than expected but very interesting. There are all sorts of birds and plenty to see. For those with children, there are plenty of play bits for them to play and for those without there are benches where you can sit and watch the birds. The park is accessible for wheelchair users. Visually impaired folk will definitely benefit from taking a sighted guide.

Good place to visit after the upgrade made for kids but could have also added play center for toddler separately. The dinosaurs were good additions. Food-wise need to have more options and for the entry price paid the experience is bit on lower end with the birds. The bird world itself has not been updated fully and they seem old n neglected. Finally the parking facilities are lacking with very small spaces considering most visitors are with toddlers and kids and are of low quality.

I am disabled and cannot walk. Please see the end of the review for the only problem i had. Visited today with my wife daughter and her husband and two granddaughter's. We had a great time loads to see and do the birds are great and well displayed. The granddaughter's loved the play areas. All the staff are great. Helpfull, polite and a credit to bitdworld. on the whole it was easy to get round on a mobility class 3 mobility scooter. I have only one complaint and that there was a problem and that is with the disabled toilets it may not sound much but if you are like me on A Class 3 mobility scooter and cannot walk at all it is impossible sitting on one of those scooters and opening a door towards you. I do wish the people who designed these toilets would actually try to get in there whilst at on a large mobility scooter. It takes away your independence completely when you can't even open the door to get in. To pull a door open and hold it open while you driving is completely impossible. I really really wish that somebody would actually try it to see what I mean. Is bad enough being stuck on one of those things without having to ask a complete stranger to hold the door open for you. Please would one of your staff get hold of one of those scooters and try it.

New park is amazing. The kids loved the activity sheet and the dinosaur trail. Can't wait for the new play barn. Food was fresh and good. Only down side, they do not have a changing table for disabled guests, but we were told we could use the first aid one.

A popular day out for us or even a quick stop after nursery to run off extra energy. We invested in the membership this year and have visited Birdworld very regularly to explore every nook and cranny it has to offer. The bonus features of the dinosaur trail, bird bath and adventure play have been a treat too. There are so many beautiful birds and really helpful information about them to learn and raise awareness of endangered species, as well as regular talks from the team who present it so well. The birds are well looked after and the park is so pretty with greenery, flowers, water features, bird photography and beautiful interactive displays of information. There is lots to do for all ages. The paths are wheelchair and buggy accessible and plenty of loo facilities around the park. Lots of parking space and the check-in process is simple and quick even on busy days. Even when the park is busy it doesn’t feel crowded as there’s lots of space to run around, and benches to sit on.

Perfect for all. Not too long to walk around (you could probably rush it in half hour) took us a couple of hours to see everything, but there's plenty of extra play areas and games to keep kids entertained. Special experiences like feeding the penguins are extra, but well worth it.

Nice place for everyone! It has a playground for little ones and plenty of space to enjoy warm spring weather.

First time attending Music in the Meadow at Gostrey Meadow. Excellent afternoon with lovely new friends & great music 🎶 in the sunshine 🌞.

This is a great place to take a walk and see the ducks. There is also a lovely War Memorial. It was nice to see so many people with their children.

Great place to relax. Benches are available but you might want a picnic blanket to sit on the grass. Many events take place here through out the year including Christmas lights switch on, music every Sunday in the summer. Toilets are on site. Pokemon nest spawns gyms and pokestops.

Excellent park with live music on a Sunday, stalls selling hot drinks, cake etc very good and well priced, even ice cream van was excellent on price,made a change from the normal rip off merchants, loads of families all enjoying the park and music,excellent.

A friendly town in frantic preparation for spring festival. Delightful atmosphere and involved citizens.

New park is fabulous!!!

Recently visited to pick up an azalea which was going out of season and impressed with how healthy it was. All plants on the nursery looked beautiful. Felt it was reasonably priced. Area is beautiful.

A truly wonderful nursery with the biggest collection of Rhododendrons you will find in the country. The staff are really passionate and have a brilliant knowledge. Plants are top quality, and the nursery is tidy and well laid out.

Ordered 2 miniature Rhoddies and 1 miniature Azalea - Order arrived very promptly and well packaged. The Rhoddies am delighted with. The Azalea- oh dear please see photos - clearly not fit for despatch or sale. Emailed and missed the call- was advised by message the plant should not have been sent to me and apologies given. I was requested to phone back to reach an arrangement. Did so the following day and was advised the plant was fine was in a kind of transition stage between winter and spring seasons and the plant would soon settle down and looked form the photos to be doing dimple. I agree, the plant is showing signs of new shoots and regrowth etc., but the point is my purchase was for a plant that was in perfect condition. That did not happen and it was very clear to me that it was pointless staying my case any further. This specialist Nursery May have good reviews all round and I am pleased most people receive good service. I did not and will not recommend this Nursery nor give it my custom ever again. Up date 10 May 2019, yesterday after a telecom from a very nice lady by the name of Vanessa, received a beautiful Sneeparle Azalea plant by way of apology. I can only add this occurrence and my experience would appear to be NOT the norm, and SWIFT REMEDIAL ACTION WAS TAKEN, to remedy the matter.

Ordered 11 Rhodedendron Rabatz to create a border along edge of my property. Arrived promptly, well packaged and in beautiful condition. The flowers were beginning to droop a little as end of their flowering period so not unexpected. I deadheaded before planting and was delighted to note plenty of fresh shoots. I have high hopes they will thrive. Would highly recommend this company and will use again myself.was going to add some photos but not sure how on this phone

I wanted to buy a specific camellia, and with very few options, earlier this year I put a request on the wait list at Millais as their website stated the shrubs would be available later in the year. Sure enough I received an email recently that the plants were now available. I was just about to go on holiday so contacted Millais - they very kindly advised to place my order and they would deliver on any convenient date after my return. The Camellia arrived today, very healthy looking and not at all pot-bound or damaged. Always a risk buying a plant unseen, so thrilled about the quality and service. Highly recommended.

Great nursery and lovely gardens to visit. Bigger than we expected with some great plants in bloom

Superb experience. Top quality plants, well packed and super fast delivery. This is the second time I've bought from them and I'm sure not the last. After having such an appalling experience with another Rhododendron nursery this has been an absolute pleasure. Full marks, well done Millais keep up the good work.

Lovely place for a walk, mostly sandy heathland. Relatively flat and pretty shaded.

Choice of three signposted walks on land being reclaimed for wildlife habitat by rspb. Free entry and parking shared with nearby (paid entry) rural life open museum

The site becomes increasingly interesting with time. A crossbill was the most notable sighting

Wonderful place for diverse bird habitats and rare species. We were delighted to see a Dartford Warbler and stonechats sunbathing in January. Sad to see a spaniel chasing a roe deer, there are so many places to walk a dog wildlife reserves would be so much better without dogs.

Wow, what a beautiful place. Go and explore it on your own.

Absolutely fabulous place, loads of walks in a variety of environments.Didnt see a dartford warbler, but will visit again. Saw a variety of others, including birds of prey. There is a visitor centre, but it is not obvious. Very welcoming when we found it on our second visit. The downside, some people walking their dogs totally ignored the signs on certain areas to put them on leads at this time of year and one particular couple did not clear up their dog's mess! Disgraceful! We would rate this second to Dulwich Heath.

Purple heather and silver birch with their dancing leaves, make this feel very special. Blissful listening to birds. Don't let your dogs disturb the ground nesting birds - check the RSPB signs

Really nice garden in the centre of town though hidden away. Lovely quiet and calming area. This use to be the old lido

This was a 5 star garden - a peaceful, pretty oasis of calm. It has now been hopelessly spoiled by the addition of tarmac on all the paths, leaving it looking like a mini go-karting track.

This is a hidden gem of a garden which is located behind the small Sainsburys in Farnham. Lots of benches to sit on to eat your lunch. The garden is built on the Victorian swimming baths and so there is a statue and details to read. The lilac irises and link roses add charm and beauty.

Lovely secluded garden - particularly when the sun is shining. As noted by others, it's seclusion seems to attract an unfriendly crowd (at times).

Quiet spot bring your Sandwich n flask. Has a little history nicley kept garden

Lovely garden, just spoilt by the drunks and kids who gather in there to smoke

Not a bad little place to spend lunch...when the UK sun comes out of course!!