Things to Do with Kids in Farnham: Parks, Play Areas and Pools
Farnham Park, Gostrey Meadow, Bishop's Meadow, Farnham Leisure Centre and the library's weekly sessions, with facilities as published by their owners.
Children in Farnham can use Farnham Park, with an adventure playground, toddlers' play area and trim trail, plus Gostrey Meadow and Bishop's Meadow. Farnham Leisure Centre on Dogflud Way has a 25m pool and a teaching pool. Farnham Library runs free weekly sessions.
Where can children play in Farnham?
Farnham Park. Waverley's Farnham Park page describes a medieval deer park within walking distance of the town centre, with an adventure playground, a toddlers' play area, a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists, a trim trail and two football pitches available for hire. Public toilets are at Birdies Coffee House and Bar, which is open year-round according to the page. The park also has a nine-hole golf course and Farnham Cricket Club. The main car park is off Folly Hill (A287), GU9 0FL; parking is currently free, with restrictions due to be enforced soon (see our parking guide). You can phone 01483 523394. It holds Green Flag status and is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance.
Gostrey Meadow. Farnham Town Council's Gostrey Meadow page calls it a natural outdoor space in the town centre. It mentions a project to improve the toilets and playground, and a bandstand available for hire. Check the council page for the current state of the playground before a visit.
Bishop's Meadow. The Town Council's Bishop's Meadow page describes 35 acres of hay and flower meadowland beside the River Wey, managed by the Bishop's Meadow Trust. It says people play, picnic, stroll and walk dogs there. It is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance, home to wildlife including egrets, kingfishers, bats and grass snakes. The page does not list playground facilities.
Is there a swimming pool?
Farnham Leisure Centre, Dogflud Way, Farnham, GU9 7UD, is run by Everyone Active for Waverley. The council's leisure centres page lists a 25m pool and a teaching pool, a gym with spin studio, sauna, dance studio, sports hall, crèche, treatment room, two squash courts and a café. The phone number given is 01252 723208. Pool timetables and prices are on the Everyone Active site, so check before you go.
What is free and indoors?
Farnham Library runs weekly sessions. Surrey's events page lists Storytime on Mondays at 10:30am, Pebble Rhymetime on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am (no booking, maximum 25 children), Stay and Play on Thursdays from 10:15am to 11:45am, and Chatterbooks for ages 7 to 12 on the second Saturday of the month at 11am. See our library guide.
What about the villages?
Farnham Town Council's villages page mentions the Rowhill Nature Reserve at Heath End in Hale, woodland, common land and a village green at The Bourne, and Rowledge bordering Alice Holt Woodland. The page also describes Wrecclesham as best known for its pottery, with Farnham Pottery operating from a preserved Victorian pottery building. Opening times for individual attractions are on their own sites.
When are the school holidays?
See our term dates guide.
A note on council changes
Waverley's website says new websites for East and West Surrey councils are being developed ahead of an April 2027 launch. Parks pages may move; the owners' websites are the source for opening and event details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there for children at Farnham Park?
- Waverley describes an adventure playground, a toddlers' play area, a shared-use path, a trim trail and two football pitches for hire. Public toilets are at Birdies Coffee House and Bar, and the park has Green Flag status.
- Is parking free at Farnham Park?
- The main car park is off Folly Hill, GU9 0FL, and parking is currently free, with restrictions due to be enforced soon.
- Is there a swimming pool in Farnham?
- Farnham Leisure Centre, Dogflud Way, GU9 7UD, is run by Everyone Active for Waverley and lists a 25m pool and a teaching pool. Check Everyone Active's site for timetables and prices.
- What can we do in Farnham that is free and indoors?
- Farnham Library runs weekly sessions, including Storytime on Mondays at 10:30am, Pebble Rhymetime on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am and Stay and Play on Thursdays from 10:15am to 11:45am.
- What is Bishop's Meadow in Farnham?
- 35 acres of hay and flower meadowland beside the River Wey, managed by the Bishop's Meadow Trust, where people play, picnic and walk dogs. The page does not list playground facilities.
- Is there anything for families in Farnham's villages?
- Farnham Town Council's villages page mentions the Rowhill Nature Reserve at Heath End in Hale, a village green at The Bourne, and Farnham Pottery in Wrecclesham. Opening times are on each attraction's own site.
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