Farnham Castle
FarnhamA bishop's castle above the town, its shell keep standing on a great mound.
Get directionsCastleTime here: 45 min – 1.5 h
On the map
The Blind Bishop's Steps, Farnham, GU9 0AD
Quick facts
Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester and grandson of William the Conqueror, built the castle in 1138.
Henry II had it demolished in 1155, and it was rebuilt in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
Mary I stayed here in July 1554, just before her wedding to Philip of Spain.
Address
The Blind Bishop's Steps, Farnham, GU9 0AD
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