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About Farnborough

This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village. It remained a village until the mid 19th-century when a military camp was established at Aldershot. It's rapid development is owed to the strategic move of His Majesty's Balloon factory which was transferred to Farnborough in 1906, and it is now the home of The Royal Airforce Establishment's centre for aviation research and development. The town is also the site for the world famous Farnborough International Air Show.

St.Michael's Abbey was built in the town in 1881 by the Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III of France, following their exile to England in 1871. Both are buried in the crypt, together with their son, the Prince Imperial. The old parish church of St. Peter is quite possibly the town's oldest building.

The Hill, is the highest point of Farnborough, from here there are panoramic views over the town and surrounding countryside. The Hill overlooks Ship Lane which was on the old main road from London to Portsmouth.

Farnborough makes an interesting visit, it offers good shops, inns and hotels, and is within easy reach of Aldershot, Farnham and Guildford

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Hotels & Accommodation in Farnborough

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	De Vere VILLAGE Farnborough - Hotel & Leisure Club Farnborough, Hampshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a state of the art health and fitness suite are features of the De Vere VILLAGE Farnborough - Hotel & Leisure Club. A Starbucks coffee shop also features on-site.... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00
	Falcon Hotel Farnborough, Hampshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) The Falcon Hotel has an ideal location for travellers to Heathrow or Gatwick, or tourist attractions like Royal Ascot, Legoland, and Windsor Castle. The hotel is within minutes of the London-bound M3 ... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	The Aviator Hotel Farnborough, Hampshire, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) The elegant Aviator Hotel boasts views of Farnborough airfield and sleek rooms with décor influenced by the glamour of aviation. A vibrant brasserie serves a seasonal menu and there is a stylish cock... More info and book online.. Price from £145.00
	Flexi-Lets Farnborough Farnborough, Hampshire, England (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) These brand new 2-bedroom apartments have luxury bathrooms and kitchens and are walking distance from Farnborough Train Station. The new Flexi-Lets development has modern facilities and operates a 24... More info and book online.. Price from £121.00
	Colebrook Guest House Farnborough, Hampshire, England (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) Set in a large Victorian building, Colebrook Guest House is situated on a quiet residential street and offers rooms with en suite bathrooms.... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00

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Nearby travel help

Farnborough Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Farnborough North Station	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
M3 Junction 4	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction N)
M3 Junction 4A	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction W)
London Heathrow Airport	(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction NE)
London Gatwick Airport	(26.7 miles, 42.9 km, direction E)
Farnborough to London	(31.2 miles, 50.1 km, direction NE)