Things to Do

Angling

Farnham has a wide diversity of fisheries to cater for the needs of the fish and anglers. Founded in 1906, Farnham Angling Society is one of the oldest and most successful angling societies in England and members enjoy fishing in over 32 ponds, lakes and stretches of river including Frensham Great and Little Pond and the River Wey.

Swimming

Looking for a splash around, lessons or lanes for a serious workout, Farnham has a number of excellent indoor swimming pools to choose from. Farnham Leisure Centre offers two public swimming pools, lessons for all ages and abilities plus aqua classes. Local private health clubs also have swimming pools for club members.
If you want to take it up a level Farnham Swimming Club is one of the oldest in the country having started in 1893.

Running

The surrounding heath and common landscape is perfect for running. Farnham now hosts the cross country Pilgrims Marathon once a year and other races such the Woodland Woogle 6-10k in Seale. However, if you are looking for more structure and companions try a local running club, such as Farnham Runners or Blackwater Valley Runners, email: [email protected].

Leisure Centre

Farnham Leisure Centre is in central Farnham and offers visitors access to almost every sport – swimming, dance and exercise classes, group cycling, trampolining and fencing.

Private Gyms

In addition to the gym at Farnham leisure centre, there are a number of local private gyms in Farnham.

Bowling

Looking to play a friendly match or enter into a more competitive league? Central Farnham and the surrounding villages of Rowledge and Seale and the Sands have a number of bowling clubs to join, play with and enjoy a nice tea!

Hockey

Aldershot and Farnham Hockey Club is a thriving club now putting out 30 teams and hosting almost 350 juniors at their weekly Sunday Hockey Academy. They are England Hockey Clubs First accredited and are based both at Heath End School, Farnham and the Army Hockey Centre, Aldershot. See the website for summer camps and joining.

Golf clubs

The Farnham countryside is ideal for golf, with the nearest public course located in the north of Farnham Park, five minutes walk from the castle. A par 3, nine hole, course to stay in practice with a cafe for partners and the park next door for children.

Football

Founded in 1906, the Farnham Town football club has a first team, seven academy teams, a ladies’ team and minis. Why not support the local team at a home match off West Street.

Many of Farnham’s villages have historic football clubs with very active teams.

Badshot Lea football club. was initially formed in 1907 and now has approximately 30 teams.

Cricket

Farnham Cricket Club is one of the oldest clubs in the country. Founded in 1782, the club maintains a site adjacent to the castle in Farnham and one in Crondall. With several teams playing each Saturday and Sunday they always welcome visitors who enjoy cricket.

Other local cricket clubs include:
Badshot Lea Cricket Club
Rowledge Cricket Club
Hale Cricket Club.