Farnborough

Attractions and place to visit | Travel information for visitors

Farnborough is listed in Domesday as Ferneberga (i.e. Fern Hill) but it remained a village until the mid-nineteenth century and the establishment of the military camp at Aldershot. This produced the South Farnborough shopping centre of North Camp, but Farnborough itself expanded after the transfer of His Majesty's Balloon factory to Farnborough in 1906. From such humble beginnings The Royal Aircraft Establishment (R.A.E.) has become the centre for aviation research and development.

Post-war growth has produced the rapidly expanding residential districts of Cove and North Farnborough, whilst the nucleus of the old village is the present-day Farnborough Street. The Imperial Mausoleum of St. Michael's Abbey was built by the Empress Eugenie as a memorial to her husband, the Emperor Napoleon III, and her son, the Prince Imperial, whose remains are now to be found in the crypt. The oldest parts of the parish church date from about 1200 and the parish registers start in 1584.

Further information on attractions to discover in the area is available.  For information on public services for Farnborough please take a look at the Farnborough local pages.

Attractions and places to visit in Aldershot

Aldershot Military Museum - discover the history of the 'Home of the British Army'.
The Basingstoke Canal Walk - follow the Towpath Trail.
The Blackwater Valley - An area of contrast; walk or windsurf!
St Michael's Abbey - Napoleon III's final resting place.
Yateley Common Country Park - 476 acres of heath land, woods, grassland and ponds.

Cinema, Theatre and Arts Centres in the North East Hampshire region.
Conference Venues for Farnborough

Travel Information for Visitors to Aldershot

Tourist and Other Information sources

Local Tourist Information:

Tourist Information Centre,
39 The High Street,
Aldershot
Hampshire GU11 1BH

Telephone: (01252) 320968

Local Information Points

Farnborough Library
Pinehurst
Farnborough
Hampshire GU14 7JZ

Telephone: (01252) 519466

Local Council

Rushmoor Borough Council,
Council Offices
Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire GU14 7JU

Telephone: (01252) 398398
Fax: (01252) 524017

Parking in Farnborough

Farnborough provides 11 easy access car parks within the town and surrounding area.

Refreshments

Farnborough has  many places to eat from cafes and pubs to restaurants and hotels who cater for a wide variety of tastes.

Access by Public Transport

Farnborough has a BR Station and public Bus Services operate frequently within the town and surrounding area.