Towns & cities · South West England
Farmborough
Farmborough — a village located in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Farmborough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,312 people. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3430°, -2.4844°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Farmborough is a village and civil parish, 6 miles (9.7 km) south west of Bath in Somerset, England. It straddles both the A39 and A368 roads. The parish has a population of 1,312.
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Background
History
The Farmborough Hoard of Iron Age coins was found in the village in 1984 and is now in the British Museum. The parish of Farmborough was part of the Keynsham Hundred, The village has historically been connected with the coal mines of the Somerset coalfield, but these are all now closed.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3430, -2.4844
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Farmborough
- Postcode
- BA2 0DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Population
- 1,312
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q777536 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Farmborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Farmborougchurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of All Saints, Farmborough
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Farmborough Common
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
The Sleight
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
The Sleight
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Priest Barrow
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Church of St Peter, Marksbury
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Marksbury
Villages · 1.9 km
Pendown Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Blackberry Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Hunstrete Lake
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Tunley Camp
Vineyards · 2.4 km
Blackberry Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Farmborough is a town in South East England with a population of 1,312. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,312
- Constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Farmborough
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Farmborough →
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Church of All Saints, Farmborough
Church of All Saints, Farmborough — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of St Lawrence, Stanton Prior — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of St Peter, Marksbury
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Stantonbury Camp
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Stantonbury Hill
Stantonbury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
The Sleight
The Sleight — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Farmborough Common
Farmborough Common — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Winsbury Hill
Winsbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 152 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Stantonbury Hill
Stantonbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 178 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
The Sleight
The Sleight — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 200 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Welton Hill
Welton Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 142 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Priest Barrow
Priest Barrow — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 134 m.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints, Farmborough
Church of All Saints, Farmborough — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Farmborough Common
Farmborough Common — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
The Sleight
The Sleight — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 200 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
The Sleight
The Sleight — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Priest Barrow
Priest Barrow — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 134 m.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter, Marksbury
Church of St Peter, Marksbury — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Farmborough
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chelwood Scout Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bury View Farm
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Centenary Wood Campsite
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Corston Fields Farm
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Old Mills Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Radstock Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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The Trout Tavern
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Fox And Badger Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Velo Lounge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farmborough?
- Farmborough is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 0DH), in the parish of Farmborough.
- What is Farmborough?
- Farmborough — a village located in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farmborough?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 0DH.
- Is Farmborough a protected site?
- Yes — Farmborough is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Farmborough free to visit?
- Yes, Farmborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farmborough?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 0DH.