Keeping the cost of a family day out down Farnham has the brilliant Alice Holt forest (just  pay for parking) with its excellent trails to explore on wheels or by foot and wooden sculptures to clamber (plus Go Ape if you are looking for something higher off the ground)  and for the local beach visit Fresham Ponds (again just pay for parking in the summer).

The free Museum of Farnham with its changing exhibitions and local history, children’s activities and events is well worth a look and Farnham Castle keep, overlooking the town, is free of charge to the public. Waverley Abbey is wonderful to explore, managed by English Heritage and free to visit. Over the summer months every Sunday afternoon enjoy free live music at Music in the Meadow (Gostrey Meadow).