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Farnham Castle Tours & Exhibition Room
Busts of Farnham Castle Bishops
Farnham Castle Tours & Exhibition Information

The Exhibition Room provides user-friendly displays which give information on the Bishops who lived here and about the key events the castle has witnessed.

 

This includes a short video presentation of the castle’s history and the stages in its construction.
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It's a great source of information for history projects too.

Books by local historian Roy Waight:​ Farnham Castle: Stories behind the Stones (Published by Farnham Castle Trust)
A Convenient Place A History of Farnham Castle and its Bishops (Published by Farnham and District Museum Society)
Book by Rt Rev’d Dr Christopher Herbert (Former Bishop of St Albans)​ Building Jerusalem

Books to read

Books by local historian Roy Waight:​

Farnham Castle: Stories behind the Stones 
(Published by Farnham Castle Trust).
 

A Convenient Place
A History of Farnham Castle and its Bishops
(Published by Farnham and District Museum Society)

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Book by Rt Rev’d Dr Christopher Herbert (Former Bishop of St Albans)​

Building Jerusalem – The Life and Times of Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester 1790-1874 
(Published by Farnham and District Museum Society)

Interested in becoming a Castle Guide or Trustee?

Farnham Castle Charity Trust Mission/Constitution

To preserve and maintain Farnham Castle’s buildings, fabric and environment, ensuring all groundworks, repairs or restorations are effectively conducted, safeguarding an ancient monument, buildings, and entire site for future generations. The charity works to guarantee public access, increase awareness, interest and historical knowledge of a site of major historic and architectural importance.

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Farnham Castle is managed by the Farnham Castle Charity (charity registration 313648, limited company by guarantee 00596938) on behalf of the Church Commissioners for England

Farnham Castle painting
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