Events
Welcome to the Farnham Town Council calendar of events
A showcase of what’s coming up in Farnham and the surrounding areas over the next few months.
The Vegan Dining Club
Bringing vegans together through shared meals in a welcoming environment
Location:
The Castle
The Vegan Dining Club – Farnham is a dining club in Farnham for vegans. They meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month in a local restaurant for a 3 cour...
Surrey Craft Legacies: Heritage and Endangered Skills, Living Traditions
2 August 2026, 10.00am - 5 September 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
Surrey Craft Legacies is a heritage craft exhibition at New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham, England’s World Craft Town. It celebrates traditional and endangered cra...
Summer Craft Collection 2026: Handmade Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Textiles and Wood
2 August 2026, 10.00am - 31 October 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
Celebrate the summer season with contemporary craft by some of the UK’s most skilled independent makers. The Summer Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery in F...
The Goldsmiths’ Centre at New Ashgate Gallery: Crafted in Colour
2 August 2026, 10.00am - 5 September 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
New Ashgate Gallery presents a summer jewellery exhibition in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, showcasing selected early-career makers from the Centre’s...
Janine Partington: Small Works
2 August 2026, 10.00am - 5 September 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
Janine is known for her distinctive work in leather and vitreous enamel. Working across wall pieces, objects and jewellery, she combines traditional enamelling ...
LOXWOOD JOUST: PROMISES A MAGICAL ESCAPE NEXT SUMMER!
First three weekends of August (1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th)
Location:
Loxwood Meadow
Step beyond the ordinary and through the portal to the Kingdom of Loxwood – an immersive festival of feasting, festivity, thrilling battles and a mysterious mas...
Town Walks in Historic Farnham
The First Sunday in each month, commencing 4 January 2026
Location:
Waggon Yard Car Park
Local guides will show visitors around the historic Market Town of Farnham. We will explain the history of the Town from 688 AD to the present time, and show vi...
Music in the Meadow – Eclectica
2 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz
2 August 2026, 6.00pm - 10.00pm
Location:
Birdies Coffee House and Bar
🎶 Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz at Birdies 🎶 Join us for a beautiful summer evening of European jazz, featuring three exceptional musicians. ✨ Anna Stewart is a versa...
Cities Around The world – Summer Holiday Workshops
6 August 2026, 10.30am - 13 August 2026, 10.30am
Held on Thursday 6th August and Thursday 13th August in a lovely room at the Alice Holt forest. Students can attend one workshop or the full day. Please ensure ...
Music in the Meadow – The Farleys
9 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
The Beach at Brightwells
10 August - 31 August 2026, 9am - 5pm
Location:
Brightwells
The Beach at Brightwells is Back! Grab your buckets and spades, the beach is back at Brightwells this August! Bring the family down to enjoy FREE sandy play, so...
Family Bee Safari
12 August 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
Join Hive Helpers on a free family-friendly bee safari around Farnham! There will be bee hunting, pollination games and honey tasting, whilst walking part of Fa...
Farnham Lions Cider and Sausage Festival
Saturday the 15th of August 2026. 12 - 4pm and 5pm till 9pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
Organised by the Farnham Lions Club, the popular event will once again bring together locals and visitors for a celebration of artisan cider, quality food and l...
Natural Ink Making at the Rural Life Living Museum
15 August 2026, 10.00am - 3.30pm
Location:
The Rural Life Living Museum
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Natural Ink Making at the Rural Life Living Museum – Courses at The Rural Life Living Museum (15th Aug 2026, 10:00am – 3:30pm) – £80.00 | The Reeds Road, Tilfor...
Bees & Teas; Teas at Farnham Community Farm
16 August 2026, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Farnham Community Farm
A family-friendly fundraiser for Hive Helpers’ Community Clubs. Featuring: meet the bees, pollinator safaris, candle rolling , treasure hunt, honey tasting and ...
Corn Dolly Spiral Making
16 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Corn Dolly Spiral Making – Community Workshops at Gostrey Meadow (16th Aug 2026, 3:00pm – 5:00pm) – Free Entry | Gostrey Meadow, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RN ...
Music in the Meadow – Dark Horse
16 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Sip and Paint Watercolour Evening
20 August 2026, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Location:
The Castle Pub
Join me, Amy from Morgan Makes for a guided sip and paint experience where you’ll create your own beautiful dusk landscape—no experience needed! ...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
23 August 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Music in the Meadow – The Gentlemen
23 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Family Bee Safari
26 August 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
Join Hive Helpers on a free family-friendly bee safari around Farnham! There will be bee hunting, pollination games and honey tasting, whilst walking part of Fa...
Grayshott Folk Club introduces: THE LUKE JACKSON TRIO
27 August 2026, 7.30pm - 10.15pm
Location:
Grayshott Village Hall
Grayshott Folk Club introduces: THE LUKE JACKSON TRIO https://www.lukepauljackson.com/ One way of measuring the popularity and appeal of a performer, is to look...
Craft Your Year 2026: ‘F is for Farnham’ – Letter Design & Print
30 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Craft Your Year 2026: ‘F is for Farnham’ – Letter Design & Print – Community Workshops at Gostrey Meadow (30th Aug 2026, 3:00pm – 5:00pm) – Free Entry | Gostrey...
Music in the Meadow – Sound Intentions
30 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Hayley Emma Studio: Contemporary Handwoven Textiles
12 September 2026, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery Trust (open Tuesday to Saturday)
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Hayley Emma Studio: Contemporary Handwoven Textiles – Exhibitions at New Ashgate Gallery Trust (open Tuesday to Saturday) (12th Sep 2026, 10:00am – 5:00pm) – Fr...
Hilary Peat: Surrey Artist of the Year 2025 – One Year On
12 September 2026, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery Trust (open Tuesday to Saturday)
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Hilary Peat: Surrey Artist of the Year 2025 – One Year On – Exhibitions at New Ashgate Gallery Trust (open Tuesday to Saturday) (12th Sep 2026, 10:00am – 5:00pm...
Hilary Peat: Surrey Artist of the Year 2025 – One Year On
12 September 2026, 10.00am - 7 November 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
Originally from Scotland, Hilary studied Three Dimensional Design (Ceramics) at Loughborough University after which she completed a Postgraduate Certificate in ...
Surrey Artist of the Year 2026: Celebrating Creativity in Surrey
12 September 2026, 10.00am - 7 November 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
Join us in recognising Surrey’s artistic talent with the Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 competition. Organised by New Ashgate Gallery in partnership with Surrey...
Hayley Emma Studio: Contemporary Handwoven Textiles
12 September 2026, 10.00am - 7 November 2026, 10.00am
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery
Hayley Emma is a Surrey Hills-based textile artist and founder of Hayley Emma Studio, known for contemporary handwoven textiles and objects for modern interiors...
Sisters in Song
Saturday 12 September 2026, 6pm
Location:
St Mary's Church
An early evening concert, featuring a dynamic vocal trio performing music that spans the centuries. Christine Asbridge – Soprano Sara Burnie – Mezzo Soprano Cla...
Walk for Parkinson’s Surrey
Sunday, 13th September 2026 at 11am
Location:
Bucks Horn Oak
By walking together, we can fund better care for everyone with Parkinson’s. Whether you come alone or with friends and family, you’ll join a community of people...
The Surrey Business Amazon Growth Summit
16 September 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Bush Hotel
Grow your business with Amazon, whether you sell products or not. The Surrey Business Amazon Growth Summit brings together 12 speakers covering Amazon strategy,...
Pierrepont Artwork Day
19 September 2026, 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
The Old Dairy (Pierrepont Farm)
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Pierrepont Artwork Day – Exhibitions at The Old Dairy (Pierrepont Farm) (19th Sep 2026, 12:00pm – 5:00pm) – Free Entry | The Old Dairy at Pierrepont Farm, The R...
Pierrepont Artwork Day
19 September 2026, 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Old Dairy
A day showing the work of over 30 artists and craftspersons in the beautiful surroundings of Pierrepont Farm. Come and chat to the artists and relax with a dri...
Shodō – Japanese Calligraphy on Wood
27 September 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Castle Street and The Borough
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Shodō – Japanese Calligraphy on Wood – Community Workshops at Castle Street and The Borough (27th Sep 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm) – Free Entry | Castle St, Farnham ...
Farnham Food Festival
27 September 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
A Farnham Town Council Event
Farnham Farmers’ Market
27 September 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Farnham Craft Month
1 October 2026, 12.00am - 31 October 2026, 12.00am
A Farnham Town Council Event
Every October, Farnham celebrates everything craft! Celebrating Farnham’s creative talent and World Craft Town status, Craft Month is an opportunity for everyon...
Weaving with History – Community Weave
3 October 2026, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location:
University for the Creative Arts
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Weaving with History – Community Weave – Community Project at University for the Creative Arts (3rd Oct 2026, 11:00am – 3:00pm) – Free Entry | University for th...
Natural Soap Making at the Rural Life Living Museum
12 June 2026, 3.00pm - 20 November 2026, 3.00pm
Location:
The Rural Life Living Museum
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Natural Soap Making at the Rural Life Living Museum – Courses at The Rural Life Living Museum (12th Jun 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm (+5 more dates)) – £85 | The Reed...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
25 October 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Introducing Sgraffito
27 October 2026, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location:
New Ashgate Gallery Trust (open Tuesday to Saturday)
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Introducing Sgraffito – Community Workshops at New Ashgate Gallery Trust (open Tuesday to Saturday) (27th Oct 2026, 11:00am – 3:00pm) – Free Entry | New Ashgate...
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Farnham Lantern Festival
29 October 2026, 5.00pm - 7.30pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Farnham’s third Lantern Festival will take place on Thursday 29 October 2026. The inspiration for the Festival comes from Samhain, the significant Celtic celeb...
Farnham Venison Dinner
13 November 2026, 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Location:
The Borough
A Farnham Town Council Event
An elegant black-tie evening of heritage and hospitality open to all with guest speakers, a town toast and a five-course meal with wine Step back in time to a...
Farnham Venison Dinner
13 November 2026, 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Location:
Bush Hotel Farnham
A Farnham Town Council Event
An elegant black-tie evening of heritage and hospitality open to all with guest speakers, a town toast and a five-course meal with wine. Step back in time...
Mini Hurdle Making
14 November 2026, 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Mini Hurdle Making – Community Workshops at Gostrey Meadow (14th Nov 2026, 1:00pm – 6:00pm) – Free Entry | Gostrey Meadow, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RN ...
Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-On
14 November 2026, 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
The magic of Christmas in Farnham begins the moment the lights are switched on. Join the fun at this festive-filled afternoon of free live entertainment from lo...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
22 November 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Christmas Market at St. Thomas’
28 November 2026, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Location:
Frensham Road
Much loved Christmas Market at St Thomas-on-the Bourne, primarily in support of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care but also helping to maintain St Thomas’ building. ...
Rush Mat Weaving
13 December 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Castle Street and The Borough
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Rush Mat Weaving – Community Workshops at Castle Street and The Borough (13th Dec 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm) – Free Entry | Castle St, Farnham GU9 7LP, UK ...
Farnham Christmas Market
13 December 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
A Farnham Town Council Event
Step into Christmas at this year’s Farnham Christmas Market! Wander through a wonderland of unique handmade gifts, delicious treats and the joyful sounds of liv...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
13 December 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...