Pictures of Tongham
in the county of Surrey
About Tongham
The interest in this village centre on its two famous landmarks. One its quaint church, built of chalk stone in the mid 19th-century, the other is the Hogs Back Hotel.
St.Paul's Church is interesting for the lovely timbers to its roof, fine lancet stained glass windows surrounding the alter, beautiful font, and for its foundation spade of 1864 which can be seen encased in glass in the church. Outside of St.Paul's is the old clock tower, the old school and a peaceful tree lined churchyard with graves and tombs.
The village is thought to have a long history as evidenced by the finding of Stone-Age relics, both the Saxons and the Romans are known to have been here.
Tongham is the home of Hogs Back Brewery. The brewery is sited at Manor Farm and is renowned for its production of fine Real Ale. It takes its name from The Hogs Back which was part of a long distance route from Cornwall to Dover, this was known as the Harrow Way.
Tongham Churchyard is the burial place of Lady Sarah Lennox, she was the niece of the famous Lady Sarah Lennox who was Mistress of King George III.
Tongham lies close to the North Downs Way, and is close to Aldershot, Farnborough and Guildford
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Tongham
| Hog's Back | (1.1 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Aldershot Military Museum | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Farnham Castle | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| St Michael's Abbey | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Loseley House | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Birdworld & Underwater World | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Guildford Cathedral | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Yateley Country Park | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Guildford Castle | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Winkworth Arboretum | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lightwater Country Park | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Devils Punchbowl | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Chilworth Manor | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Newlands Corner | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Odiham Castle | (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in TonghamAll attractions in SurreyComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Tongham
Farnham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW)
It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester.
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Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
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.
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Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE)
A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E)
It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character.
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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)
Picturesque village on the road from Guildford to Cranleigh. Here visitors will find a wealth of timber-frame black and white properties dominating the narrow village streets, thus the village retains a lovely timeless atmosphere.
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Hascombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)
Part of the charm of Hascombe, are the several delightful gardens in the area, designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) celebrated landscape designer of the 19th and 20th-century.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Shere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)
This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs.
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Alton, in the county of Hampshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
An historic market town which in recent times derived its prosperity from hop fields and the brewing industry, previously it had been a centre for wool and cloth.
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Cranleigh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)
The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
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Chawton, in the county of Hampshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SW)
In Chawton is the unassuming 18th-century cottage where Jane Austen once lived.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NE)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE)
The charming village of Shepperton was once the haunt of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin who is said to have visited the village's 400 year hostelry - the atmospheric Anchor Hotel overlooking Church Square.
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Woodley, in the county of Berkshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NW)
There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the...
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Midhurst, in the county of West Sussex (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction S)
Popular small market resort town whose beautiful 19th-century church stands close to the banks of the River Rother, on which the town stands.
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All towns in SurreyComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Ash Station | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NE) |
| Aldershot Station | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NW) |
| M3 Junction 4A | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW) |
| M3 Junction 4 | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction N) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (20.5 miles, 33.1 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (24.8 miles, 39.8 km, direction E) |
| Tongham to London | (32.4 miles, 52.1 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Tongham
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Tongham center |
| Ramada Farnham | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| Princess Royal Lodge | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SW) |
| Farnham Park Hotel | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction W) |
| Potters International Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn Farnborough | (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction N) |
| Mercure Bush Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW) |
| SACO Farnborough | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N) |
| Falcon Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction N) |
| Lakeside International Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N) |
| Farnham House Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Tongham |
