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Farnham Castle (a bishops' palace since the 12th century), William Cobbett's birthplace, the Crafts Study Centre, the Georgian town centre, and a Surrey market town of exceptional architectural quality
A little history
Farnham Castle was built as a palace for the Bishops of Winchester. William Cobbett — radical journalist who wrote Rural Rides — was born here in 1763. The town's Georgian town centre is one of Surrey's finest. The Crafts Study Centre holds outstanding 20th century craft collections.
Farnham Castle for the extraordinary bishops' palace. The Crafts Study Centre for outstanding craft collections. The town centre for excellent independent shops. The North Downs Way from Farnham for walking.
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Farnham is a place in Surrey known for farnham Castle (a bishops' palace since the 12th century), William Cobbett's birthplace, the Crafts Study Centre, the Georgian town centre, and a Surrey market town of exceptional architectural quality. Farnham Castle was built as a palace for the Bishops of Winchester. The population is around 40,000.
Farnham has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has strong independent food. Local Surrey produce throughout.
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