Farnborough Hall

Important notice -

The gardens and Terrace Walk are open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Access on open days will be on a first come first served basis and therefore there may be a queue. Please follow government guidelines. The house remains closed.

Honey-coloured stone house with exquisite plasterwork and fine landscaped garden

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open to visit. Shops are also open and outdoor seating is available at some cafés. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. When space is available, particularly on weekdays, pre-booking isn't always necessary. But to guarantee, entry please always book in advance, especially at busier times like weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Farnborough Hall

Things to see and do

View over parkland and trees to church steeple

Take the parkland views walk 

Download this 5.5 mile circular walk and enjoy the outstanding view of the local area, spot the churches with tall steeples, Farnborough's mile long garden terrace and take in the views of the Grade 1* listed parkland of Farnborough Hall.

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Farnborough Hall

History

Stone obelisk at the end of a grassed path with trees either side

The vision behind Farnborough's parkland 

Farnborough is an outstanding example of the work of Sanderson Miller. Water features, walkways, hedge and tree planting were in contrast to the open and, at that time, unenclosed agricultural land of the Midlands.

Drawing room view, chairs in foreground looking towards fireplace with paintings and plasterwork

Explore the secrets of Farnborough Hall 

Enter this welcoming family home with its honey-stone walls, sentimental family items and photographs. Appreciate the finest plasterwork adorning the interiors and spot the many treasures that William Holbech II collected during the Grand Tour.

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Farnborough Hall

Our work

Groups of people on the shore of the lake

Cascade phase 2 complete 

The cascade is now up and running. Once again the sounds of running water can be heard in this tranquil spot.

Trees and a stone folly tower line the wide grassy walkway

Restoring the Cascade - phase 2 

In 2016 we focused on the second phase of our ten year parkland restoration project on the Cascade in the garden of Farnborough Hall. This key feature was in need of some big repairs.

View over parkland to serpentine lake

Restoring Farnborough's Historic Parkland - phase 1 

We had ambitious restoration plans for the parkland at Farnborough Hall. Working in partnership with Natural England, we transformed the area. Read on here for what happened in phase one.

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