Frensham

Settlement in Surrey Waverley

England

Frensham

Bacon Lane, near Farnham Bacon Lane is a minor lane through countryside on the borers of Hampshire and Surrey.  At this point it is in Hampshire, but will cross the county boundary into Surrey less than a kilometre away.
Bacon Lane, near Farnham Credit: Malc McDonald

Frensham is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated approximately 50 miles southwest of London, it falls within the local government district of Waverley. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, forming part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The heart of Frensham is centered around St. Mary's Church, a charming 12th-century building that adds to the village's historic atmosphere. The village itself is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 1,000 residents.

Frensham is known for its natural beauty, particularly the Frensham Common and Ponds. The common spans over 1,000 acres and features heathland, woodland, and grassland habitats. The two ponds, Frensham Great Pond and Frensham Little Pond, are popular spots for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching. These sites are also designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest due to their ecological importance.

The village offers a range of amenities to cater to the local community, including a primary school, village hall, and a selection of shops and cafes. Frensham is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good road links to Guildford and Farnham, and a nearby train station in Bentley providing access to London and other major destinations.

Overall, Frensham is a peaceful and idyllic village, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still providing easy access to urban amenities and the natural beauty of the surrounding Surrey countryside.

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Frensham Images

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Bacon Lane, near Farnham Bacon Lane is a minor lane through countryside on the borers of Hampshire and Surrey.  At this point it is in Hampshire, but will cross the county boundary into Surrey less than a kilometre away.
Bacon Lane, near Farnham
Bacon Lane is a minor lane through countryside on the borers of Hampshire and Surrey. At this point it is in Hampshire, but will cross the county boundary into Surrey less than a kilometre away.
Gong Hill north of Millbridge At the entrance to Edgeborough School
Gong Hill north of Millbridge
At the entrance to Edgeborough School
Frensham Road, Millbridge
Frensham Road, Millbridge
View towards Gong Hill, Millbridge
View towards Gong Hill, Millbridge
A287 Frensham Main road through Frensham.
A287 Frensham
Main road through Frensham.
Kennel Lane Road junction near Millbridge.
Kennel Lane
Road junction near Millbridge.
Shortfield Common Road River running alongside the road.
Shortfield Common Road
River running alongside the road.
Frensham Great Pond - looking north east
Frensham Great Pond - looking north east
Frensham Great Pond from the west
Frensham Great Pond from the west
Sailing boats on Frensham Great Pond
Sailing boats on Frensham Great Pond
Frensham Common in sunshine
Frensham Common in sunshine
Pools of water on Frensham Common
Pools of water on Frensham Common
Path down to Frensham Little Pond
Path down to Frensham Little Pond
Frensham Little Pond The pond looking autumnal with sunshine highlighting trees on the far shore.
Frensham Little Pond
The pond looking autumnal with sunshine highlighting trees on the far shore.
Frensham Common Along the A287, the war memorial is across the road
Frensham Common
Along the A287, the war memorial is across the road
Pierrepont Home Farm Ford This ford is found along the south branch of the River Wey close to Pierrepont Home Farm. The two Frensham Common fords are close by.
Pierrepont Home Farm Ford
This ford is found along the south branch of the River Wey close to Pierrepont Home Farm. The two Frensham Common fords are close by.
Ford on Sandy Lane
Ford on Sandy Lane
Frensham Great Pond Looking south-east from the western shore.
Frensham Great Pond
Looking south-east from the western shore.
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Frensham is located at Grid Ref: SU8441 (Lat: 51.165719, Lng: -0.794729)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

What 3 Words

///boater.dragon.shrubbery. Near Churt, Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.165719,-0.794729
Bus Stop
St Marys School
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Bus Stop
St Marys School
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Barrier: cycle_barrier
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Frensham
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Bench
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU10 25
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Crossing
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Industrial: substation
Pipeline: substation
Substance: gas
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Defibrillator
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Emergency: defibrillator
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Give Way
Lat/Long: 51.1663754/-0.7886288
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Just inside the porch
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.1659712/-0.7972201
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