Farnham Castle (Bishop's Palace tours)
Farnham, Waverley
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For more than 900 years the home of the Bishops of Winchester, at the top of Farnham's Georgian Castle Street, with a shell keep begun in the 12th century. Volunteer guides from the Farnham Castle Charity lead tours of the Bishop's Palace, including the medieval Great Hall.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the Bishop's Palace and Great Hall
- Stories of royal visits from King John to Queen Victoria
- Views over Farnham towards the Surrey Hills
Good to know
- Visitor numbers on tours are limited, so check availability first
- Assistance dogs only
- The castle is also a wedding and events venue, so some areas may be closed for private hire
Getting there
Farnham Castle (Bishop's Palace tours), Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0AGParking: Limited Blue Badge parking at the castle. Other visitors can park at Farnham Park next door or in town centre car parks about half a mile away. Farnham station is a mile away.
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