The Tudor Wing at Farnham Castle may have been constructed on the orders of King Henry VII to house the royal nursery. Farnham was...

Elizabethan progresses were the Queen’s summer road trips, when Elizabeth I and her court journeyed through towns via country houses,...

Bishop Richard Foxe c.1447-1528 had a stellar career which included cementing the Tudor dynasty. A Meeting of Minds There can be little...

'the best entertainment ever given in Farnham’ Something akin to ‘Pageant mania’ swept Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century....

25 July 1554 at Winchester Cathedral, the 38 year old Queen Mary I married the 27 year old Philip of Spain Stephen Gardiner - a...

Bishop Stephen Gardiner as portrayed by Alex Jennings and Mark Gatiss in the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall Trilogy . ©...

Over the next few weeks, as the schools break up, Farnham Park will be a magnet for children and adults alike, but in the Middle Ages,...

The Bishops of Winchester live on in a number of road names throughout Farnham, but it's especially interesting to note the juxtaposition...

Beaufort's Effigy in Winchester Cathedral Despite his many accolades, Henry Beaufort Bishop of Winchester, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor,...

Step into Farnham's storied past, where every cobblestone and historic landmark whispers tales of royal visits. Nestled on the Surrey–Hampshire border, Farnham Castle and the Bishop’s Palace served as favoured retreats for monarchs whose legacies still echo today. Discover the captivating blend of regal hospitality, architectural splendour, and timeless tradition that defines Farnham’s unique connection to royalty.

Explore the fascinating WWII history of Farnham Castle in our VE Day Camouflage blog. Celebrate a pivotal chapter in our nation's heritage where ingenuity was combined with a treasured piece of British history.