Gostrey Meadow is a natural outdoor space that local people can easily access and enjoy, and that plays an important part in the life of the town.

Managing the Meadow

The Meadow has been awarded a Green Flag for three consecutive years.

Some of the projects that have been undertaken in the past year include the clearing of old and poor-quality shrubs, the seeking of advice from a national expert on how to enhance the section of the River Wey which runs through the Meadow, and the improvement of flower beds by the Friends of Gostrey Meadow.

Gostrey Meadow playground and toilets

We are undertaking a project to improve the toilets and playground. See our playground consultation page for information about what is happening.

Friends of Gostrey Meadow

If you would like to get involved in maintaining and improving Gostrey Meadow, please email bloom@farnham.gov.uk.

Events at Gostrey Meadow

Gostrey Meadow is the natural choice for numerous community events including Music in the Meadow, the Christmas lights switch-on, the Sustainability Festival and Proms and Pop in the Park. See our Events page for details.

Hiring the bandstand

If you are interested in hiring the bandstand for an event, visit our Hiring the Bandstand page for details.

War memorial

The war memorial was funded by public subscription and has stood proud in Gostrey Meadow for 100 years. It serves as the focal point for Farnham’s annual act of remembrance.

See the personnel whose names are inscribed on the war memorial.

History of Gostrey Meadow

Gostrey Meadow was officially opened as a park in 1910 after improvements and donations were made to overhaul a previously neglected area of wasteland. It had originally been land owned by the Bush Hotel but fell into disrepair after the estate was broken up.