Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Farnborough is a village in south-eastern Greater London, England, and prior to 1965, in the historic county of Kent. Situated south of Locksbottom, west of Green Street Green, north of Downe and Hazelwood, and east of Keston, it is centred 13.4 miles (21.6 km) southeast of Charing Cross. “
Things that make us love Farnborough
What makes the heart of Farnborough? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Farnborough to help you decide to move in there.
Are there a lot of supermarkets in Farnborough?
Out of all the other services in Farnborough, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Farnborough.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s | Pallant Way, Orpington | 4.1 | 1667 |
| M&S Simply Food | BP, 391 Crofton Road, Rosetta, Orpington | 3.6 | 8 |
| Lidl | 330 Crofton Road, Orpington | 4.1 | 1060 |
| Orpington Food Express | 123 High Street, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the region
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Farnborough. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Farnborough.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bo-Peep | Hewitts Road Chelsfield BR6 7QL | There has been a building on this site since the 14th century when a farmhouse was constructed, and the pub website has much information about its history. Today it is a cosy pub restaurant with several different rooms with low ceilings and an Inglenook fireplace. It is very convenient for Junction 4 of the M25, and parking is available. The menu varies to include seasonal specialities. |
| Chelsfield | 1 Windsor Drive Chelsfield BR6 6EY | Large pub conveniently situated for both Chelsfield main line rail station and the local R1 bus route. Having survived threatened demolition in the late 2010s, the pub has now been extensively (and expensively) renovated during the Covid lockdown, and is now back to its best. Cask ale remains well-represented with the two regular beers being augmented by a guest, usually from a small local brewery, and plans for a fourth handpump to be put into operation. |
| Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre | Court Road Chelsfield BR6 9BX | This modern Golf Centre bar is open to everyone – there is no necessity to play a round of golf. For details of the golf facilities please use the website linked on this page. |
| Five Bells | Church Road Chelsfield BR6 7RE | Situated in an unspoilt 17th century village, this welcoming pub was the local CAMRA 2010 pub of the year. Small local breweries often feature amongst the guest beers, which in summer sometimes includes a cask on gravity in the public bar. Beer festivals are held at Easter and in October |
| George & Dragon | 26 High Street Downe BR6 7UT | Recently refurbished but remaining a traditional country pub in the lovely village of Downe, with pleasant relaxing atmosphere. The village is famous for being the home of Charles Darwin, creator of the theory of evolution by natural selection. His residence – Down House – is now a museum. The village can be reached from Bromley using the 146 bus which terminates near the pub. Generous menu with a good selection of home made pies advertised daily. Sunday roasts. No food Monday or Tuesday evening. Check opening hours with pub. |
| Queen’s Head | 25 High Street Downe BR6 7US | Attractive and traditional pub with open fireplaces, dating from 1565, and named following a visit to Downe by Queen Elizabeth 1. The pub is situated in the centre of the historic country village but is less than 20 minutes by bus from Bromley or Orpington. Charles Darwin lived at nearby Down House (English Heritage) and was likely a patron. |
| Change of Horses | 87 High Street Farnborough BR6 7BB | Formerly a coaching inn where the horses were changed on the London to Hastings coach route, the pub is situated in the attractive village of Farnborough, but is also very convenient for the main A21. The interior is spacious, and includes an attached function room/restaurant, whilst the garden is one of the most pleasant in the borough. The pub closed for refurbishment in 2019, and reopened under new management in December of that year. |
| Woodman | 50 High Street Farnborough BR6 7BA | A welcoming and cosy village pub, whose landlord is a real ale enthusiast. Rebuilt around 1900 and extended in the 1930s, there is a split level bar with various cosy areas. The spacious enclosed garden has a patio area leading up to the lawn. Summer barbecues are an occasional added attraction. |
| Queen’s Head | 73 High Street Green Street Green BR6 6BQ | A smart, spacious and comfortable pub restaurant owned by Ember Inns. Customers are welcome to just enjoy a pint or two without eating, and there is an interesting and varied real ale selection, including seasonal beers. There are plenty of tables and a garden. As well as the CAMRA discount, prices of real ale are substantially reduced on Mondays for all customers. In addition to the buses listed, the high frequency 358 route from Beckenham and Bromley passes within 15 minutes walk of the pub. |
| Rose & Crown | Farnborough Way Green Street Green BR6 6BT | A large restaurant pub which reopened in late March 2016 following a major refurbishment, and is now operated by the Whiting & Hammond Chain. The pub is located on the main A21 within easy reach of Junction 4 on the M25, and is convenient for visitors to High Elms Country Park. The pub is now generally brighter and seems more spacious. The venue has a changing food range, with menus printed daily. Despite the food emphasis, casual drinkers are welcomed. The pub remains child-friendly with various play equipment in the extensive garden. |
| Royal Oak | High Street Green Street Green BR6 6BJ | This pub is a familiar and distinctive landmark on the main A21 to Hastings, having being built in the style of a Kentish oasthouse. It is now a Vintage Inns restaurant pub. Spacious and comfortable. |
| Black Horse | 318 Crofton Road Locksbottom BR6 8NW | This large and imposing Ember Inn owned white painted pub sits at the end of the shops of Locksbottom. It has a modern interior and many tables and chairs. Even though this pub is food-orientated casual drinkers are welcome. There is a quiz night on Sundays. Like most Ember Inns, a “cask ale club” operates on Mondays, with all real ale priced at £2.99 (as at Dec. 2019). The 20p/pint discount for CAMRA members operates on all other days. |
| British Queen | 427 Crofton Road Locksbottom BR6 8NL | Reopened after refurbishment on September 1 2014. Although a gastropub of the Raymond Blanc chain branded as “White Brasserie’ it has a “normal’ pub feel as the restaurant is a completely separate new structure away from the bar. Bromley CAMRA will update further following a new survey. |
| Whyte Lyon (Ye Olde) | Farnborough Common Locksbottom BR6 8NE | This oak-beamed 17th century pub on the main A21 was built when Locksbottom was a village, rather than a part of Orpington. It contains several different eating areas, but customers are more than welcome just to come in and enjoy a pint. The pub also boasts a log fire and a walled garden. Children under 14 not allowed. |
Green spaces and parks of Farnborough
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Farnborough offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Museums & Galleries nearby
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Farnborough, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
What kind of restaurants are there?
Farnborough has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
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What kind of gyms are there in Farnborough?
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Farnborough.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
What to do in Farnborough
Farnborough is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Farnborough. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Farnborough.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Farnborough and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
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The amenities you might need in Farnborough
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Post offices in Farnborough
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Farnborough can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locks Bottom Post Office | 336, 338 Crofton Road, Orpington | 2.1 | 19 |
| Farnborough Post Office | 135 High Street, Orpington | 3.5 | 13 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Farnborough
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Farnborough entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
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Health amenities that are in Farnborough
Farnborough has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Royal University Hospital | Farnborough Common, Orpington | 3.5 | 696 |
| Antenatal clinic | Princess Royal University Hosp, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| FARNBOROUGH COMMON | 8NU, Starts Hill Road, Orpington | 5 | 1 |
What schools are nearby in Farnborough?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Farnborough
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood School | Lovibonds Ave, Bromley | 4.3 | 17 |
| Bromley Tuition | 1 Barkway Drive, Bromley, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Farnborough Primary School | Farnborough Hill, Orpington | 5 | 2 |
| Fern Hill Montessori | Sports Club, Farrow Fields, High Street, Farnborough, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Sensory Support Service | Lovibonds Av, Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Darrick wood Infant school | Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| St Giles centre | Orpington | N/A | N/A |
| Sitaram shah redimet garments and silai center and shu center pondi path | path, Mada Road, pondi | N/A | N/A |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026