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Farmborough

Built-up area in Bath and North East Somerset, England

Coordinates:51.345, -2.489
OS grid ref:ST 66 60
Population:847
Dialling code: 01761 (Temple Cloud)

Farmborough is a compact village and civil parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England, set on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills a few miles south‑west of Bath and within easy commuting distance of Bristol. It sits amid rolling Somerset farmland and limestone countryside, with pleasant views over surrounding valleys and good access to local walking and cycling routes.

Historically a farming settlement, Farmborough retains traditional stone cottages and a parish church alongside a primary school, village hall and sports clubs that help keep a lively community calendar of fêtes and events. Today it is largely residential, with many people commuting to nearby towns, while local life still revolves around small businesses, agriculture and active community organisations that preserve its rural character.

Postcode districts covering Farmborough

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Bristol Airport 10.3 miles16.5 km
  • Airport Cardiff Airport 37 miles59.6 km
  • Railway station Keynsham Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Railway station Avon Riverside Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km

Local points of interest

  • Twerton Park Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Museum 6 miles9.7 km
  • Jane Austen Centre Museum 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Roman Baths Historic site 6.1 miles9.9 km
  • Bath Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles9.9 km
  • Fashion Museum Museum 6.2 miles9.9 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
  • Mendip Hills Hill 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • SS Great Britain Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Cabot Circus Mall 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Bristol Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.5 km
  • Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 9.3 miles14.9 km

Example postcodes in Farmborough