Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Farnham

Farnham is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 36,971 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 58 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 25 parks and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Caesar's Camp (4 km), Rowhill Nature Reserve (4 km) and Farnham Heath (5 km).

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Farnham, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Farnham, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Farnham at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 36,971
Coordinates
51.2144° N, 0.8005° W
Places within 50 km
190 (190 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Farnham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Farnham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Farnham

89 churches within 100 km of Farnham. The closest is Farnham Heath (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Farnham

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farnham. The closest is Caesar's Camp (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Farnham

49 parks within 100 km of Farnham. The closest is Thundry Meadows (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Farnham

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Farnham. The closest is Rowhill Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Farnham

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farnham. The closest is Devil's Punch Bowl (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Devil's Punch Bowl · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gibbet Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Selborne Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Blackdown · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Kings Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Red Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~25 km · Must-see

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Treks near Farnham

20 treks within 100 km of Farnham. The closest is New Lipchis Way (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Farnham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farnham
  2. 4 km Caesar's Camp · heritage site, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 2 km Rowhill Nature Reserve · nature spot, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 9 km Thundry Meadows · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 3 km Mubarak Mosque · mosque, Surrey
  6. 2 km Farnham Heath · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  7. 5 km Back to Farnham

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How to reach Farnham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farnham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5889Farnham Heath (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3152Caesar's Camp (4 km)
    Parks2549Thundry Meadows (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2237Rowhill Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2023Devil's Punch Bowl (15 km)
    Treks1620New Lipchis Way (20 km)
    Museums510Petworth House (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Heath Lake (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Mubarak Mosque (5 km)
    Temples23Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (36 km)
    Other attractions11Ash Museum (9 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (29 km)

    Farnham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farnham?

    Caesar's Camp (heritage site, about 4 km), Rowhill Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Farnham Heath (church, about 5 km), Mubarak Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Thundry Meadows (park, about 8 km), Ash Museum (attraction, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Farnham?

    190 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 25 parks, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Farnham?

    Farnham Heath, about 5 km by road; Fleet Pond Nature Reserve (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farnham?

    Caesar's Camp, about 4 km by road; Odiham Castle (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Farnham?

    Thundry Meadows, about 8 km by road; Rodborough Common, Surrey (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farnham?

    Start in Farnham, visit Caesar's Camp, then Rowhill Nature Reserve, then Thundry Meadows, then Mubarak Mosque, then Farnham Heath, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farnham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Farnham

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