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
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 9.3 miles15 km
- Bath 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Trowbridge 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Chipping Sodbury 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Chippenham 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Yate 14 miles22.5 km
- Frome 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Portishead 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.5 miles36.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Marksbury Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Clutton & Farmborough Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Timsbury Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Priston Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- High Littleton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Chelwood Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Camerton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Clutton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hallatrow Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Temple Cloud Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Compton Dando Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Paulton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Farmborough
BA2 0AN, BA2 0AE, BA2 0AG, BA2 0AP, BA2 0BT, BA2 0AR, BA2 0BE, BA2 0FE, BA2 0BZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 37 miles59.6 km
- Keynsham Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Avon Riverside Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Farmborough Ad
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bathen House Boutique Hotel 5 5 miles8.1 km
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa 5 6 miles9.7 km
- Cameley Lodge - Self Catering 3 3.8 miles6 km
- The Boathouse 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Queensberry Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Francis Hotel Bath 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Eight 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Apex City of Bath Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Bath Priory Hotel and Spa 5 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Farmborough
- Farmborough Church Primary School Primary
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 Shopping centre 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.5 km
- Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 9.3 miles14.9 km