Bush Hotel
The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NN
“Bush” as an inn sign dates back to the Romans who hung vine leaves, the sign of Bacchus, outside their Tabernae. In Britain’s cold climate a bush was substituted.
Farnham’s Bush Hotel is reputed to have existed since the 14th century, but the first documentary evidence comes in the early 16th century. In the 17th century the old estate of 11 acres included the whole of what is now South Street and was known as Gostreeds. As shown in a 19th century plan it extended right down to the river and included a cricket ground.
Today’s Oak Lounge, the old bar, has some interesting features, a very rare indoor sundial painted on the ceiling, and a series of frescoes on a wall. These were discovered in 1931, and date back to the 18th or 19th century.
Information sheets will be available.
Note: the Oak Lounge can be booked for private events; it is recommended that visitors phone to check if it is free.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1000-1700
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1300-1700
- Monday 09 September:
- 1000-1700
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1000-1700
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1000-1700
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1000-1700
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1300-1700
Location & directions
The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NN
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are steps in the entrance hall, but there is level access from the car park at the rear and through the garden.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
