🇬🇧 Farnham, United Kingdom

The Mulberry

📍 Station Hill, Farnham, GU9 8AD

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Your stay — The Mulberry

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Money & Currency

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Local currency

Pound Sterling, GBP

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Where to exchange

Avoid airport and hotel exchange desks — poor rates. Use a local Post Office or high-street bank for the best rates, or simply withdraw from a UK ATM with a fee-free card.

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Cards & contactless

Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple/Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including corner shops, pubs, and taxis. Carry a small amount of cash for very small independents or farmers' markets.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service not included, otherwise round up. Pubs: optional, round up or leave a few quid. Taxis: round up to nearest pound. Hotel staff: £1-2 per bag for porters, not expected for housekeeping.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee from a local cafe or chain costs around £2.50-£3. A standard takeaway flat white is about £3.20.

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Best-value lunch

A sandwich or soup from a supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's) or bakery costs £4-5. Greggs or a pub lunch with a main is £7-9.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a neighbourhood pub or casual restaurant is typically £12-£16. Fish and chips takeaway is about £9.

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Street food & cheap eats

No dedicated street-food area in GU9. Best cheap eats are the high-street takeaway bakeries, pizza slices, or the market on Wednesdays and Fridays on the Gostrey Meadow.

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Budget groceries

Tesco and Sainsbury's are the main supermarkets. Lidl is nearby in Aldershot for cheaper basics.

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Affordable clothes

Farnham high street has a mix: WH Smiths, Superdry, Next, M&S, and charity shops for bargains. No major market stalls for clothes here.

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Cheapest way around

Buy a Falcon day bus ticket (within Farnham and around) for about £4. From Heathrow, take the RailAir coach direct to Farnham station for around £16 single — cheaper than the train.

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Money-saving tips

1. Get a free Waterstones or library card for free water refills. 2. Eat lunch at a pub before 2pm when 'set lunch' menus are cheaper. 3. Use the Park & Ride (at the edge of town) for free parking and a cheap bus fare.

Good to know — Farnham

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

Farnham
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Police
999
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Ambulance / Medical
999
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Fire Department
999

For non-urgent police matters, call 101. For health advice, dial 111. For all life-threatening emergencies, use 999.

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Where to Eat

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The Mulberry Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Costa coffee_shop
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Thai Lotusland thai
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Birdies Coffee House & Bar Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Lost Boy Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Plough Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Wheatsheaf Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Bat and Ball Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Farnham, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at The Mulberry

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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Uber / local minicab £18

Guildford Station (fast train from Gatwick) → Premier Inn Farnham

20 min · on demand · 24/7 (Uber availability drops after 01:00)

💡 Cheaper than a Heathrow taxi: take the Gatwick–Guildford train (30 mins, £12), then a short Uber to the hotel. Avoid Uber surge by using Guildford Cars (01483 566666) – same price, pre-booked.

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Stagecoach Gold 65 £2.50 single

Farnham town centre (The Hart) → Premier Inn Farnham (stop: St. George's Road/Hickley's Corner)

12 min · Every 30 minutes Monday–Saturday; hourly Sunday · 07:00–19:00 Mon–Sat; 09:00–17:00 Sun

💡 The bus stop is directly opposite the hotel entrance on the A31. Buy a return (£4.50) if you're planning to go back into town for dinner – but check the last bus; the Premier Inn bar is open till 23:00.

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National Rail (Heathrow Connect + SWR) £25

Heathrow Terminals 2&3 (Elizabeth line) → Premier Inn Farnham (Farnham station – 0.4 mile walk)

75 min · 2-3 per hour off-peak; hourly after 23:00 · 05:00–00:30 (Elizabeth line), then SWR 06:00–23:00

💡 Buy a contactless PAYG card – tap in at Heathrow, tap out at Farnham. Change at Woking (same platform). Prem Inn is a flat 8-minute walk from the station down South Street.

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Farnham Taxis (local firm) £65

Heathrow Airport → Premier Inn Farnham, Hickley's Corner, A31

35 min · on demand · 24/7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at The Mulberry?

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Where can I eat cheaply near The Mulberry?

A sandwich or soup from a supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's) or bakery costs £4-5. Greggs or a pub lunch with a main is £7-9.

What is the cheapest way to get around from The Mulberry?

Buy a Falcon day bus ticket (within Farnham and around) for about £4. From Heathrow, take the RailAir coach direct to Farnham station for around £16 single — cheaper than the train.

Top Attractions in Farnham

Gostrey Meadow Free

💡 Good for a quick break during shopping. The ducks and swans are used to people but don't feed them bread—try seeds or oats instead.

Farnham Museum (Museum of Farnham) Free

💡 Small but well-curated. Allow 45 minutes. The courtyard garden is a quiet spot to sit. Check for temporary exhibitions on their website.

St Andrew's Church Free

💡 Look for the memorial to William Cobbett, the radical journalist born nearby. The church is usually unlocked during daylight hours. Check for organ recitals.

Farnham Castle Grounds Free

💡 The interior tours cost, but the grounds are open and quiet. Best light for photos is late afternoon. Combine with a walk up Castle Street.

Farnham Park Free

💡 Head to the elevated area near the cricket pitch for views over the castle and town. Free parking at the Hale Road entrance.

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