St Swithun's Way
St Swithun's Way is a 34-mile track running between Winchester, the
capital of Saxon England, and historic Farnham. Whilst not tracing the
original route of the Pilgrim's Way, as much of this is now the A31, St
Swithun's Way starts at Winchester Cathedral and weaves its way east
through the picturesque Itchen Valley along the path of the River Wey to
reach Farnham.
`'St Swithun's Day, if thou dost rain, For forty days it will remain:
St Swithun's Day, if thou be fair, For forty days 'twill rain nae mair.''
Exploring local churches.
Bishop's Meadow
Farnham and its surrounding parish villages
Loved by those who know it, this is a place to enjoy and experience
offer numerous possibilities from the 12th
a greater diversity of British wildlife, the Meadows are 35 acres
century foundations at St Andrew's, now updated
(14 hectares) of ancient hay meadow lying between West Street and
sympathetically by Architect Ptolemy Dean to the
the A31 bypass. A branch of the River Wey flows through them and
quaint chapel of St Martin's, on the Bourne Green,
a public bypass to Coxbridge and Wrecclesham runs right across the
northern edge of the Meadow. The Meadows are now owned by the
or beautiful parish churches in Hale, Frensham
local Bishop's Meadow Trust for the people of Farnham.
or Seale.
www.bishopsmeadowtrust.org
Farnham Park
Farnham Park is a lovely asset to the town, situated just a few hundred
metres from Castle Street. This 320 acre (130 hectare) medieval deer
park, with green flag status and an impressive one kilometre tree
lined Avenue offers tranquility, lovely walking paths, two excellent
Following the River Wey
playgrounds, football pitches to hire, a golf course, a cricket pitch and a
café and toilets.
Gostrey Meadow, an attractive open plan park, links Farnham Maltings
For more information including wildlife and history leaflets
and the River Wey to the town centre with entrances at South Street,
Tel: 01252 717047 or visit www.waverley.gov.uk/farnhampark
Union Road and Longbridge. The large grassed area has an excellent
children's playground and access to paddling in the River Wey and
the War Memorial. The bandstand hosts numerous musical events
...described by the Chairman of the Friends of
throughout the summer, making Gostrey Meadow a perfect spot to
relax and spend a lazy afternoon. Follow the River Wey through Borelli
Farnham Park , Mr David Havenhand as " This
Gardens towards the Shepherd and Flock and the North Downs Way:
precious green jewel set at the heart of Farnham."
you might catch a glance of the resident ibis!
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