Join local resident and heritage enthusiast Mike Johnson for a guided walking tour through Farnborough Street village - the historic heart of old Farnborough. Enjoy distant views of Farnborough Hill and the Abbey, and pass by Ye Olde Farm, believed to be the oldest building in the village. Along the way, discover the stories of a local potter turned farmer, a blacksmithing family, and the rich history behind the buildings that line this charming street.
The tour ends at the historic Farnborough North Station House, where Mike will host a Q&A and share deeper insights from his local research. Guests can unwind in Reg’s Garden with complimentary refreshments and explore a curated collection of historical books.
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DATES & TIMES
Saturday 20 September
- 11am to 12.15pm, plus time for Q&A and refreshments (fully booked)
- 2pm to 3.15pm, plus time for Q&A and refreshments (fully booked)
Sunday 21 September
- 11am to 12.15pm, plus time for Q&A and refreshments (tickets available)
- 2pm to 3.15pm, plus time for Q&A and refreshments (tickets available)
COST
Free
LOCATION
The tour starts at Highgate Lane, Farnborough and ends at Farnborough North Station
TICKETS
Pre-booking is required through the council’s Ticketsource page:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rushmoorboroughcouncil/footsteps-through-old-farnborough-a-guided-walking-tour-with-mike-johnson/e-yjoley
USEFUL INFORMATION
The tour length is 1.5 miles. The walk is fairly flat, the steepest slope being up to the footbridge over the railway. The terrain is mostly surfaced but you will cross a recreation ground for 100 yards, the condition of which will depend on recent weather.
ORGANISER
Rushmoor Borough Council
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