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Visiting Farnham Castle

​​Guided tours of the Bishop's Palace take place every Wednesday afternoon, 2-4pm. Tours cost £5 for adults. Free to HHA members, students and anyone under 18 years of age. You don't need to book. Just turn up. Come and see us and find out more about the exceptional and largely hidden history of Farnham's Norman Castle. 

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The Exhibition Room is also open each Wednesday afternoon, free of charge to visitors. Unfortunately, entrance to the Keep is currently closed because of falling masonry and safety concerns. It is unlikely to reopen until 2026.

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Before travelling it is advisable to check this website for accessibility, contact us by email: farnhamcastle1138@gmail.com

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Or, use the form below before travelling as opening days and tours can occasionally vary, and admission may be weather related.

Farnham Castle Main Palace
Farnham Castle Tours Office
Farnham Castle Keep

Reviews

 

​I would just like to thank you, and our guide in particular, for the wonderful tour she gave me and my young blind friend last Wednesday.
Please thank her so much for the care and time she gave to our tour. My friend particularly loved the atmosphere in the bishop’s chapel and was captivated by the wood carvings up the stairs.
Thank you so much again

By email
October 2025

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We visited as a group of 4 and found the tour brilliant and really informative. Our guide  was excellent with a brilliant knowledge of the castle and the history of Farnham and England as a whole. The castle itself was incredibly beautiful and interesting with a history of its own. The cost of £5 per person was great value for money. Would certainly do it again with friends and visitors.

Trip Advisor

August 2025

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We visited Farnham Castle for a guided tour led by an incredibly knowledgeable guide, who did a fantastic job showing us around and sharing fascinating insights into the castle’s rich history. It was amazing to see remnants of the past, such as the tiny room containing a slab of slate where an old bishop once slept, and the ancient wooden beams that have stood the test of time. Although the keep is currently closed, the history embedded within the castle walls and its grounds is fascinating.

Trip Advisor

July 2025

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Although Farnham Castle keep is closed because of maintenance issues the Bishop's Palace remains open and welcomes visitors on guided tours Wednesday afternoons. My guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
The Bishop's Palace contains a wealth of information and some stunning rooms. The views over Farnham are wonderful. I learnt so much about the power and wealth of the Church, especially in the period before the English Reformation. There is a medieval great hall, kitchen, chapels, Tudor wing and fabulous staircase. I discovered the roof in Westminster Hall was built in Farnham and its inspiration is concealed within the Palace! Farnham is a beautiful town and the Castle is certainly the jewel in its crown!

Trip Advisor

October 2024

Adult tour group and School visits

Farnham Castle Keep

You can easily arrange for your group tour or school visit the castle. For adult groups wishing to visit the Bishop’s Palace this would be arranged for a Wednesday afternoon.

For schools interested in visiting the Keep and Exhibition Room, this can be arranged for most weekdays.

We can also usually provide a storyteller for the children too, if required.

We just need you to email us with the information below:

  • Your name

  • Your Group’s, School’s or Academy’s name

  • Total expected number of adults (18+) and/or children

  • Ideal visit date (if possible, please give options)

  • Your contact email address

  • A contact phone number:

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