Farnham Royal

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Farnham Royal

Memorial of Thomas Gray The memorial of Thomas Gray - erected in 1788. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/gray.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/gray.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Memorial of Thomas Gray Credit: Jonathan Dew

Farnham Royal is a small village located in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Slough, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and rural atmosphere.

The village is well-connected, with good transport links to neighboring towns and cities. The M40 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient connections to London and Oxford. Additionally, the nearby Slough train station offers regular services to London Paddington, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Farnham Royal boasts a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Roman era. The village is home to several historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church's architecture and stained glass windows are highly regarded by visitors and locals alike.

The village has a close-knit community, with a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. There is a primary school, a village hall, and a post office, providing essential services to the local population. Farnham Royal is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Overall, Farnham Royal offers a charming and idyllic setting, combining rural tranquility with convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Its rich history, community spirit, and natural beauty make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Memorial of Thomas Gray The memorial of Thomas Gray - erected in 1788. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/gray.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/gray.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Memorial of Thomas Gray
The memorial of Thomas Gray - erected in 1788. LinkExternal link
"The Office", Slough Trading Estate This building, otherwise known as Crossbow House, 40 Liverpool Road, is situated at the heart of Slough Trading Estate (which incidentally is the largest trading estate in single ownership in Europe). This building is famous for featuring in the opening sequences and some of the filming for popular BBC comedy "The Office".
"The Office", Slough Trading Estate
This building, otherwise known as Crossbow House, 40 Liverpool Road, is situated at the heart of Slough Trading Estate (which incidentally is the largest trading estate in single ownership in Europe). This building is famous for featuring in the opening sequences and some of the filming for popular BBC comedy "The Office".
Slough Power Station These large cooling chimneys, situated in Slough Trading Estate, are visible for miles around.
Slough Power Station
These large cooling chimneys, situated in Slough Trading Estate, are visible for miles around.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Farnham Common Historically this area was in the parish of Farnham Royal, this church was built when the population here grew.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Farnham Common
Historically this area was in the parish of Farnham Royal, this church was built when the population here grew.
Slough CHP Cooling towers Slough was the first privately owned power station and an early innovator in CHP (Combined Heat and Power) supplying steam to heat factories all over the industrial estate.

It now has gas fluidized bed reactors and can use waste paper and plastic collected on the estate as a fuel.
Slough CHP Cooling towers
Slough was the first privately owned power station and an early innovator in CHP (Combined Heat and Power) supplying steam to heat factories all over the industrial estate. It now has gas fluidized bed reactors and can use waste paper and plastic collected on the estate as a fuel.
Stoke Park Club, Stoke Poges
Stoke Park Club, Stoke Poges
St. Mary, Farnham Royal
St. Mary, Farnham Royal
Stream in Burnham Beeches View looking south-west in late afternoon. The shallow stream over gravel takes an overflow from the dam at Upper Pond, and flows into Middle Pond.
Stream in Burnham Beeches
View looking south-west in late afternoon. The shallow stream over gravel takes an overflow from the dam at Upper Pond, and flows into Middle Pond.
The Stag, Burnham Beeches - walkers welcome! This public house (marked on the OS map) is opposite a large public car park for those walking in Burnham Beeches. A sign on the pub says "Wellies, walkers, dogs and families -  all welcome here".
The Stag, Burnham Beeches - walkers welcome!
This public house (marked on the OS map) is opposite a large public car park for those walking in Burnham Beeches. A sign on the pub says "Wellies, walkers, dogs and families - all welcome here".
Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly Walking through the woods from "The Stag" to here, many of the trees were oaks, with some large fir trees. Here they have changed to being a mixture of birch and beech. There are holly bushes under the trees in both areas.
Burnham Beeches - birch, beech and holly
Walking through the woods from "The Stag" to here, many of the trees were oaks, with some large fir trees. Here they have changed to being a mixture of birch and beech. There are holly bushes under the trees in both areas.
The Dump
The Dump
Long Furlong Drive, Britwell The tower belongs to St George's church, which is hidden behind the new housing. That's a new development called Venus Close.
Long Furlong Drive, Britwell
The tower belongs to St George's church, which is hidden behind the new housing. That's a new development called Venus Close.
Wentworth Avenue, Britwell Shops and flats at the run-down heart of the Britwell estate.
Wentworth Avenue, Britwell
Shops and flats at the run-down heart of the Britwell estate.
Essex Avenue, Slough From the crossroads with Canterbury Avenue.
Essex Avenue, Slough
From the crossroads with Canterbury Avenue.
Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges Just west of the junction with the B416.
Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges
Just west of the junction with the B416.
Farnham Park Golf Club The southwest corner of the golf course.
Farnham Park Golf Club
The southwest corner of the golf course.
Devonshire Green, Farnham Royal At the junction with Blackpond Lane.
Devonshire Green, Farnham Royal
At the junction with Blackpond Lane.
Lynch Hill Lane, Britwell A sliver of countryside slices through the western end of the Britwell estate.
Lynch Hill Lane, Britwell
A sliver of countryside slices through the western end of the Britwell estate.
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Farnham Royal is located at Grid Ref: SU9682 (Lat: 51.537613, Lng: -0.61699)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Mini Roundabout
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Farnham Royal
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St Anthony's RC Church
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The Old Pump
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Post Box
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Atm
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Defibrillator
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Crossing
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