Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Farnham
Farnham — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Farnham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 154 people. Address: HG5. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 54.0394°, -1.4650°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Farnham is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Knaresborough.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as having one household and 26 ploughlands. The name derives from the Old English of Feran-hām, meaning the homestead where the ferns grew. St Oswald's Church, Farnham, the Anglican church, dates back to the 12th century and is grade I listed. Farnham Gravel Pits were worked between 1941 and 1985. The pits later filled with water and cover an area of 200 acre. The pits hosted Britain's first Pacific diver in January and February 2007. The Knaresborough Hoard of Roman vessels found in 1864 was probably discovered near Farnham. Farnham is the location of a large factory, Treves UK which makes automotive components. Farnham is served by five buses…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0394, -1.4650
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- HG5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Population
- 154
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1859166 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Farnham, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Farnham, North Yorkshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Staveley
Villages · 1.5 km
Ferrensby
Villages · 1.8 km
Scriven
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
Scriven War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Roundells Manor
Manor houses · 2.1 km
Jacob Smith Park
Parks · 2.4 km
Fish Pond Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
The Kestrel
Mountain bike trails · 2.8 km
Copgrove
Villages · 2.8 km
Knaresborough Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
Royal Oak Public House Next To No 2
Historic pubs · 3.1 km
Farnham is a town located in Yorkshire with a population of 154. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 154
- Constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Farnham
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Farnham →
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ripley Castle
Ripley Castle — Grade I listed castle in Ripley, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton
Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ripley Park cross
Ripley Park cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scarah Bridge
Scarah Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tower Bridge Over Ripley Beck
Tower Bridge Over Ripley Beck — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fish Pond Bridge
Fish Pond Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge Over Thornton Beck
Bridge Over Thornton Beck — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tower And Flanking Walls Approximately 300 Metres South West Of Ripley Castle
Tower And Flanking Walls Approximately 300 Metres South West Of Ripley Castle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wild Boar Statue
Wild Boar Statue — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Great Wall of Clint
The Great Wall of Clint — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
KF 43
KF 43 — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
KF 42
KF 42 — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
KF 44
KF 44 — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nidd Hall
Nidd Hall — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church Farm Caravan Park
Church Farm Caravan Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ripley Caravan Park
Ripley Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grafton Hills
Grafton Hills — a UK vineyard in england yorkshire, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton
Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
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Scriven War Memorial
Scriven War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roundells Manor
Roundells Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Farnham
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough
Kingfisher Holiday Park Knaresborough — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Knaresborough Caravan Club Site
Knaresborough Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nidderdale Lodge Park
Nidderdale Lodge Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bilton Caravan Park
Bilton Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lido Leisure Park
Lido Leisure Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nidd Hall
Nidd Hall — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royal Oak Public House Next To No 2
Royal Oak Public House Next To No 2 in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Commercial Inn
Commercial Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Groves Inn
The Groves Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero — a café in england yorkshire. Cuisine: coffee shop. Brand: Caffè Nero.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Royal Oak Between Nos 7 And 9
The Old Royal Oak Between Nos 7 And 9 in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wellington Inn
The Wellington Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnham?
- Farnham is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG5), in the parish of Farnham.
- What is Farnham?
- Farnham — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Farnham?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG5.
- Is Farnham free to visit?
- Yes, Farnham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnham?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG5.