Guidebook for Farnborough
Food Scene
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Farnborough
25 KingsmeadChop House Restaurant, Starbucks - outdoor seating area, free parking but coffee more expensive
Village Hotel Farnborough
Pinehurst RoadChop House Restaurant, Starbucks - outdoor seating area, free parking but coffee more expensive
Starbucks Coffee
QueensmeadEverest Tandoori
69 Lynchford RdFantastic Nepalese and Indian food. Will deliver for free.
Beefeater Farnborough
3 KingsmeadNew. Haven't eaten here but should be good value.
Malacca
94 Reading RdQuirky. Gets good reviews.
Drinks & Nightlife
Do Monday deals.
Does 'Real Ale'. Probably a bit too rustic for children. Walkable.
116 Einheimische empfehlen
Prince of Wales
Cleaver SquareDo Monday deals.
Does 'Real Ale'. Probably a bit too rustic for children. Walkable.
The Swan
91 Farnborough RdNewly refurbished.
Crown & Cushion
Minley RoadAdjacent barn.
Squirrel
11 GreaterSmall garden Walkable.
Aviator Hotel Hampshire
55 Farnborough RdWe haven't eaten here but is is highly recommended.
Food and drink - can sit out on deck and look at lake. Walkable from the house.
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Kingfisher on The Quay
Coleford Bridge RoadFood and drink - can sit out on deck and look at lake. Walkable from the house.
Sightseeing
St Michael's Abbey Press Ltd
280 Farnborough RdNapoleon 111 buried here. Booking necessary as a working Abbey.
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum
85 Farnborough RdOnly a small museum but interesting and accessed in Army Town.
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Aldershot Military Museum
Queen's AvenueOnly a small museum but interesting and accessed in Army Town.
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema Farnborough
QueensmeadFarnborough Bowl
WestmeadWithin the Sports Centre.
Trampolines and lots of fun. Friday night is specifically for teenagers.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Gravity Force Camberley Trampoline Park
6-7 Admiralty WayTrampolines and lots of fun. Friday night is specifically for teenagers.
Cineworld Aldershot
Unit 5 Princes WayHead to a park or our garden to see the planes perform!
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Farnborough International Airshow
Etps RoadHead to a park or our garden to see the planes perform!
Getting Around
Farnborough Airport
Fast train 35 minutes to Waterloo.
Slow train 45 minutes but you are more likely to get a seat.
Book 'group' tickets on National Rail Enquiries to reduce cost.
Main Rail Station (Stop R)
Fast train 35 minutes to Waterloo.
Slow train 45 minutes but you are more likely to get a seat.
Book 'group' tickets on National Rail Enquiries to reduce cost.
Farnborough North station
Access to Gatwick. Can walk to house from station.
Kingsmead
KingsmeadLocal Buses to Aldershot, Farnham, Camberley etc.
Everything Else
Historic Town - beautiful. Has a host of restaurants, bars and boutique shops.
Maison Blanc - cafe
Wheatsheaf - Pub and Restaurant
Lion and Lamb Yard: cafes, Cote Brasserie, boutique shops
Piccolo - Italian Restaurant
Brasserie Blanc - French Cuisine
Bill's on Castle Street - American Style
Lots of pubs on the outskirts: Spotted Cow, Bat and Ball, Barley Mow (Tilford).
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Farnham
Historic Town - beautiful. Has a host of restaurants, bars and boutique shops.
Maison Blanc - cafe
Wheatsheaf - Pub and Restaurant
Lion and Lamb Yard: cafes, Cote Brasserie, boutique shops
Piccolo - Italian Restaurant
Brasserie Blanc - French Cuisine
Bill's on Castle Street - American Style
Lots of pubs on the outskirts: Spotted Cow, Bat and Ball, Barley Mow (Tilford).
Essentials
Sainsbury's
6 QueensmeadWaitrose & Partners
Frimley High StreetBetter quality but only possible with a car.
Lidl
Molly Millars LaneGreat value