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All the United Kingdom England Farnham

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Farnham

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Farnham, England

Updated April 23, 2024

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Walls of the abbey

Farnham, England

Waverley Abbey

The ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery can be found alongside World War II tank traps and pillboxes.
Mother Ludlam’s Cave

Farnham, England

Mother Ludlam's Cave

This place is the subject of local legends about a good witch and a Celtic God.
Blind Bishops Steps

Farnham, England

Blind Bishops Steps

These steps were uniquely crafted so Bishop Richard Fox could travel between his home and town.
The Victoria Garden

Farnham, England

Victoria Garden

A former Victorian swimming pool is now a tranquil and secluded park.
The Pump House

Farnham, England

The Pump House

This restored pump house gives a glimpse into the past when communal water supplies were common.
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The Wellington Statue in Aldershot

Aldershot, England

Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington

Now overlooking the Home of the British Army, this gargantuan statue was removed from its original location in London.
2 miles from Farnham

Aldershot, England

World War I Firing Walls

These remnants of World War I firing walls can be found in the woodlands of Aldershot.
3 miles from Farnham
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