Farnham Castle | Voted Best Wedding Venue in the South East

The moment you arrive you enter another world

Explore a romantic ancient castle with stylish contemporary facilities

The moment you arrive you enter another world

Explore a romantic ancient castle with stylish contemporary facilities

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Farnham Castle overlooks the charming Surrey market town of Farnham

Farnham Castle is located in the charming Surrey town of Farnham

Our historic gem combines both old and new, providing a unique setting for an elegant and contemporary wedding day

With Farnham Castle fully renovated and brought back to life it is finally licensed for civil ceremonies - having hosted many special occasions and wedding celebrations in the years prior to this.

2012

2005

Farnham Castle opened its doors to its first wedding celebration

The Great Hall is repaired and redecorated, followed by the restoration and renovation of Bishop’s Palace in 2006 and The Keep in 2010.

1989 onwards

1956

The Bishops of Guildford vacate the Castle and the buildings are left unoccupied for several years until 1962, when the Bishop’s Palace is leased.

The War Office sets up a Camouflage Development and Training Centre at the Castle.

1940s

1930s

During the World Wars, the 13th Century Arches were exposed and in 1933 the Keep was placed in the guardianship of the State.

Around this time, the Castle was brought into the modern age as Bishop David installed electricity at the Castle.

1895

1884

Stained glass windows were installed at the Castle.

The windows, which still remain intact, were ‘signed’ by cleaners! Three decades later, the motto was inscribed on the fireplace.

1849

1620

Bishop Andrewes entertained King James I at Farnham Castle spending more than £2,000 over the three days 'to the extraordinary contentment of his Majesty, and the admiration of all his followers.'

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