About

Make it Farnham – a town of character, creativity and community.

We’re proud to call it home. It’s a place where history meets independence, and where new ideas take root. ‘The Times’ even named it one of the best places to live in the UK.

History & Heritage

From Roman roads to craft studios

Farnham’s story runs deep. From prehistoric settlements and Roman roads to royal ties and centuries of craftsmanship, every era has left its mark. Walk the town today and you’ll see it all—Georgian townhouses, Victorian shopfronts, and a creative culture still going strong.

University town

Home to the makers of tomorrow

Creativity isn’t just encouraged here—it’s embedded in the town’s DNA. What began in 1866 as the Farnham School of Art is now the University for the Creative Arts. Students study everything from architecture and animation to immersive technology and business, feeding new energy into the town every year.