Wildlife reserves · South East England
Farnham Heath
In or near Wrecclesham.
Farnham Heath — Heathland in Waverley, Surrey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Oatlands · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Farnham Heath is a nature reserve in Surrey, South-East England. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Farnham and Bordon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oatlands, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area GU10.
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Official information
The Rural Life Living Museum is located in the Surrey Hills and showcases a collection of rural machinery, artefacts, and historic countryside buildings. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive grounds and learn about the area's agricultural heritage through various exhibits and events.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farnham Heath is a wildlife reserve located in Tilford, Surrey, South-East England. It is designated as a National Nature Reserve under the Wealden Heaths and is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site offers diverse habitats that support a variety of wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1858, -0.7737
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Tilford
- Postcode
- GU10 2DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Nearest railway station
- Oatlands — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 24 Dec–16 Jan and Mondays & Tuesdays from 1 Sept–31 Mar.
- Official site
- rural-life.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q119105053 (CC0)
- commons: Farnham Heath south entrance.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnham Heath?
- Farnham Heath is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU10 2DL), in the parish of Tilford.
- What is Farnham Heath?
- Farnham Heath — Heathland in Waverley, Surrey.
- How do I get to Farnham Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Oatlands, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU10 2DL.
- Is Farnham Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Farnham Heath is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farnham Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Farnham Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnham Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Oatlands, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU10 2DL.
- Are dogs allowed at Farnham Heath?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.