Towns & cities · London
Farnborough
Farnborough — area of London, within London Borough of Bromley.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Orpington · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Farnborough is located in the Bromley district of London, with the nearest railway station being Orpington, approximately 1.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Farnborough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 14,632 people. Address: BR6. Wikidata describes it as: "area of London, within London Borough of Bromley". Coordinates: 51.3591°, 0.0741°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Farnborough is a large village in Greater London, England. Historically within Kent, it is situated south of Locksbottom, west of Green Street Green, north of Downe and Hazelwood, and east of Keston, it is centred 13.4 miles (21.6 km) southeast of Charing Cross. Suburban development following the Second World War resulted in the area becoming almost contiguous with the Greater London conurbation, but the village is still surrounded by open farmland. The area has formed part of the London Borough of Bromley local authority district since the formation of the ceremonial county of Greater London in 1965.
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Background
History
The village name derives from Fearnbiorginga, meaning a village among the ferns on the hill. Old records date from 862 when Ethelbert, King of Wessex, gave away 950 acres at Farnborough. The village was not included in the Domesday Book of 1086, but the manor existed in the Middle Ages and was held in the 13th century by Simon de Montfort.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3591, 0.0741
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
- Population
- 14,632
- Nearest railway station
- Orpington — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q123229 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Farnborough, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Farnborough Village Sign on Farnborough High Street.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Elm House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Bromley Millennium Rock
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Sir John Lubbock, First Lord Avebury
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Green Street Green
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Locksbottom
Chapels · 1.6 km
Crofton Roman Villa
Museums · 1.8 km
Crofton
Chapels · 1.8 km
Orpington War memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Holwood Camp
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Orpington
Chapels · 2.4 km
Holwood House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Wilberforce Seat
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Farnborough is a town in the London region with a population of 14,632. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 14,632
- Constituency
- Orpington
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Farnborough
16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Farnborough →
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Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton Roman Villa — Roman villa in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley.
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Orpington War memorial
Orpington War memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Willett Memorial
Willett Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · London
Bromley Millennium Rock
Bromley Millennium Rock — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · London
Daylight Inn
Daylight Inn — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Edlmann Memorial
Edlmann Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Sir John Lubbock, First Lord Avebury
Sir John Lubbock, First Lord Avebury — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · London
Petts Wood
Petts Wood — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · London
Orpington
Orpington — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · London
Bromley Millennium Rock
Bromley Millennium Rock — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Sir John Lubbock, First Lord Avebury
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Green Street Green
Green Street Green — village in the London Borough of Bromley, England, UK.
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Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton Roman Villa — Roman villa in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley.
Where to eat & stay near Farnborough
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · London
Cudham Shaws Outdoor Centre
Cudham Shaws Outdoor Centre — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Campsites · London
The Naturist Foundation
The Naturist Foundation — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Campsites · London
Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre
Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · London
The Rock And Fountain Public House
The Rock And Fountain Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Blue Anchor Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · London
The Old Jail Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Bulls Head Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnborough?
- Farnborough is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR6), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Farnborough?
- Farnborough — area of London, within London Borough of Bromley.
- How do I get to Farnborough?
- The nearest railway station is Orpington, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR6.
- Is Farnborough a protected site?
- Yes — Farnborough is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farnborough free to visit?
- Yes, Farnborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnborough?
- The nearest railway station is Orpington, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR6.