Frensham Little Pond

Surrey

Medieval bishops' fish pond in tranquil wildlife haven amidst precious heathland

Priory Lane, Frensham, Surrey, GU10 3BT

Opening times
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A lake with very still water with a clump of silhouetted reeds to the right and a row of trees with autumnal colours on the other side of the water

Café
The Tern Café serves a selection of snacks, cakes and bakes and hot and cold drinks. There is seating outside only. Hot food is served from 10.30am. Every time you bring your own cup, we will give you 25p off as a thank you.
Car park
You must pay to park here (members park free). You need to validate your parking at a machine, on the JustPark app or at the café. There is no phone signal, so download and set up the app before your visit. £2 up to 1 hour. £4 up to 2 hours. £6 up to 4 hours. £9 all day. No overnight parking or camping. JustPark location ID: 80579 (Priory Lane Cnr: 80659)
Car park - more information
Dogs allowed
Well-controlled dogs are welcome. Dogs are not permitted to swim in the pond in order to protect the wildlife. Please keep on short leads while birds are nesting (March to September). Dog waste bins are provided in the two main car parks.
Dogs allowed - more information
Family friendly
Family friendly trails and activities during the summer holidays. Please note that swimming is not permitted in the pond.
Toilet
Toilets are located next to Tern Café and are available during opening hours.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
North of Haslemere off A287; pass sign for Frensham Great Pond and village green and then east along Priory Lane. Please park in the allocated car parks. Parking on Priory Lane is prohibited.
Parking: You must pay to park here. National Trust members park for free. Download the JustPark app before your visit. £2 up to 1 hour. £4 up to 2 hours. £6 up to 4 hours. £9 all day. No overnight parking or camping. See more details under ‘Facilities’.
On foot
Walk from the school in Frensham, cross the A287 and follow the footpaths to Frensham Little Pond. See Ordnance Survey map Explorer 145
By train
Haslemere station, then take Stagecoach 19 bus
By bus
Stagecoach 19, Aldershot-Haslemere, alight at the school in Frensham. Visit Surrey County Council for further information
Cycling
North of Haslemere off A287; pass sign for Frensham Great Pond and village green and then east along Priory Lane. View local cycle routes: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/

Opening times for 15 September 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Tern Café	10:00 - 16:00

Visiting the Surrey Hills with your dog

The Surrey Hills are an ideal place to bring your dog for a walk. There are a wide variety of paths and open spaces for you and your four-legged friend to explore. Please remember to stick to the paths and keep your dogs on a lead during ground-nesting bird season (March - September).

Visitors walking in the parkland with their dog at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Events and guided walks at Frensham Little Pond

Find out more about what's coming up at Frensham Little Pond this autumn.

A couple of people walking in the woodland at Frensham Little Pond in Surrey with orange autumn leaves surrounding them

Eating at Frensham Little Pond

Take a seat outside Tern Café and enjoy the view across the pond. The café offers a tempting selection of light bites, snacks and treats as well as hot and cold drinks.

A person holding a reusable cup filled with coffe

Planning an event in the Surrey Hills?

If you would like to host an event on National Trust land, or your sporting event includes routes on National Trust land, please email us at: surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk. Please contact us at least eight weeks before the event date. We know how important events are to organisers and participants. Please help us ensure events are safe and legal for both participants and our visitors.