The park originated as a medieval deer park associated with the Bishops of Winchester, who resided at the nearby Farnham Castle.
It features a rare and significant double avenue of lime trees that dates back to the 18th century.
The site contains archaeological remnants of the Bishop's Palace pleasure grounds, including historic earthworks and landscape features.
A section of the park is designated as a Local Nature Reserve to protect its diverse range of veteran trees and associated invertebrate populations.
The undulating terrain is largely a product of historical landscape management meant to provide scenic views from the castle grounds.
Farnham Park is a 320-acre medieval deer park located on the northern edge of Farnham, Surrey, characterized by ancient tree avenues and rolling topography. The site functions as a public open space featuring cricket pitches, a golf course, and extensive walking trails through mixed woodland and grassland. It maintains a historic landscape design dating back to its origins as part of the Farnham Castle estate. The park includes a dedicated adventure playground and sports facilities designed for year-round recreational use. Visitors have access to a network of surfaced paths suitable for casual walking and exercise. The site is managed to balance modern community leisure needs with the conservation of its historical ecological heritage.
The historic lime tree avenue during the golden hour for symmetrical, framed shots of the landscape.
Use the designated hard-surfaced perimeter paths to avoid mud during the wetter autumn and winter months.
The park is spacious, so check the site map at the main entrance to identify the locations of the golf course, sports pitches, and play areas before setting off.
Combine a visit to the park with a walk into central Farnham to view the historic castle ruins located just south of the park boundary.
Do not attempt to walk across the golf course fairways as it poses a safety risk to visitors and disrupts play.
Keep dogs under control, especially near the sports pitches, and remove all litter to preserve the conservation areas.
