Nestled at the edge of the Surrey Hills, Farnham feels like an English town that time chose to be kind to. Narrow, gently sloping streets unfurl from a compact medieval core dominated by a hilltop castle and church spires.
Nestled at the edge of the Surrey Hills, Farnham feels like an English town that time chose to be kind to.Narrow, gently sloping streets unfurl from a compact medieval core dominated by a hilltop castle and church spires; Georgian and Victorian facades house independent bookshops, artisan bakeries and cosy cafés that spill onto the pavement.
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Feels like 3°C
Local time: Sat 9:25 AM
Best window
Apr–Jun • Sep–Oct
Shoulder
Mar • Nov
Watch for
Jul–Aug (crowds/price spikes)
Spring (Mar–May): Mild, blooming and pleasantly cool (single‑digits to mid‑teens °C). Shoulder season — quieter than summer — ideal for walks in countryside and visiting Farnham Maltings’ spring programme and the regular farmers’ market. Summer (Jun–Aug): Warmest and driest (mid‑teens to mid‑20s°C). Peak tourist season with outdoor events, street festivals and open‑air theatre; expect busier cafés and accommodation. Autumn (Sep–Nov): Cooling and crisp (teens down to single digits). Off‑peak for visitors; good for foliage walks, harvest/food and beer events at local venues and indoor arts at the Maltings. Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold and quieter (around freezing to single digits). Low season apart from Christmas lights/markets and seasonal concerts — a cozy time for galleries, pubs and shorter queues.
7-day forecast
Sat
12° / 3°
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Sun
13° / 1°
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Mon
13° / 7°
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Tue
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Drizzle
Wed
9° / 5°
Drizzle
Thu
10° / 4°
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Fri
10° / 7°
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