Farnham Park

Farnham Park lies on the edge of Farnham in Surrey. The park covers 131 hectares and is managed as a Local Nature Reserve. It began as a medieval deer park and still keeps that purpose today. An avenue of trees stretches for more than a kilometre through the centre. The original elms were lost to Dutch elm disease in the early 1970s and replanted with lime and beech. The park is worth visiting for its long tree-lined avenue and varied habitats. Grassland, woodland, ponds and streams create different landscapes within one place. It offers space for walking, picnics and observing wildlife. The park’s history as a deer park adds another layer of interest. Waverley Borough Council maintains the site for public enjoyment. Visitors find wide grassy paths that wind between the trees. Woodland areas provide shade and quiet spots. Ponds and streams attract birds and insects. The tree avenue frames views across the park. Farnham town centre sits just beyond the northern edge, linking the park to everyday life.