Farnham is a market community outside of Surrey, England. Situated in the western tip of the city, the suburb is 67kms from London and sits right along the border of Hampshire. Winchester is 45kms towards the southwest. A more agricultural setting, Farnham is a great place to use cheap car hire at Farnham.

Independent retailers in Farnham are some of the most famous in the area. Differing in products from furniture to textiles to clothing, these retailers have been in the area since the early 19th century. Many of the business are well known, but probably the most famous is Colours, which has been in the town for over a century.

Farnham also boasts an open air market which features items from local retailers and handicraft made locally. The market is held each Saturday at the beginning of the month. A farmers market is held in the city as well on the last Sunday of every month. The local farmer’s market features some of the region’s best local produce including fresh milk, fruit, and honey.

The once medieveal metropolis still hosts remnants of its ancient past with several historic buildings covering the city. Among these buildings is Farnham Castle which is under the control of the English Heritage and opened to the public on a limited basis, reservations are a good plan if visiting this site. Car rental at Farnham can be obtained for trips to the castle and other buildings.

Fans of the George Sturt books may wish to visit the historic Waverley, known to be the first Cistercian Abbey. The abbey is now open to the public year round and can be visited on an open schedule. Car hire at Farnham can be arranged for this daytrip as well.