The Napier Room is our largest and most sought-after event space.
With a prominent position at the front of the Clubhouse overlooking the paddock, the room is flooded by natural daylight and has a balcony for break-outs.
The room benefits from an in-built PA system, lectern and microphone and large projector and screen. Further portable TV screens can be provided if required.
Seating for 250 theatre style or 176 cabaret style makes this room perfect for conferences, awards ceremonies, screenings, special occasions, exhibitions and networking events
The Bluebird room offers a superb space for events of all occasions, from wedding ceremonies to corporate meetings, for up to 100 guests.
There is an abundance of natural daylight with windows on 3 sides of the room, whilst access to the nearby Motoring Exhibition is very easy. The room inter-connects to both the Napier room and the Members bar and is where evening entertainment takes place.
The Members Bar is a beautiful room with Art Deco features and is a room which is perfect for drinks receptions, small family gatherings, afternoon tea and even a syndicate room for corporate meetings.
There is a balcony that runs along the length of the Bar for those who wish to bask in the sunlight, overlooking the Motoring Village.
The Ford Room is a great room for smaller business meetings or for private dining for up to 20 guests.
Also having access to the south-facing balcony, the room enjoys natural daylight and a more intimate feel.
Book a Concorde Experience for your guests and enjoy this iconic aircraft, learning about the history of aviation and seeing the memorabilia on display. Have a virtual flight and watch a video of Concorde flying at speed at high altitude to relive the feeling of grandeur! Sip Champagne on board to enhance the occasion - how decadent!
Or get married on board for an extra special occasion! 30 of your friends and family can sit in the front cabin whilst you say 'I do' , with standing room for a further 28 guests in the rear cabin.
Book your drinks reception in the Aircraft factory and learn about the Wellington bomber that was rescued from Loch Ness. Watch the tinmakers demos and see how the aircrew lived in bygone days.
The Motoring Village has our classic collection of bikes and cars, such as the immaculate Napier Railton and Daisy, the car ridden by our founder, Ethel Locke-King. Hear the stewards share their knowledge of the exhibits whilst you sip Champagne and enjoy delicious canapes, or simply book a private guided tour - the choice is yours!
Of course, you may have a small number of delegates and do not require the space that the Montgomerie Suite can offer in which case our Conference Room can seat twelve people in boardroom style format.
Complimentary equipment available
- Large TV for use with laptops via HDMI or VGA
- WIFI
- Flipchart, Paper & Pens
- White Board
Room Hire
Half Day £175 (up to 4 hours)
Full Day £350
Prices include VAT
Our spacious Great Hall is ideal for large presentations, corporate lunches, dinners, evening events and more. Our Events Team will share our wonderful menus with you, and when you visit Farnham Castle, you'll get to see everything that we have to offer; from our Tindle Bar to the Gallery Bar, our lovely grounds, rooms to host meetings or entertain your guests and more.
Our bright and airy Lantern Hall, located to the left of our Stone Hall, is ideal for corporate lunches, private dinners and more. Please speak to our Events Team to visit our Lantern Hall and the rest of Farnham Castle, prior to planning your next event.
The Winchester Suite, located up our Great Stair within the Castle is the perfect space to host a boardroom style meeting, a private lunch or dinner, or a corporate event. Boasting the view of Farnham Castle's East Lawn, pretty Rose Garden and Farnham Park, the Winchester Suite could be ideal for your next event.
Offering some of the best views in the Castle, The Library is a long room with interesting features. This historic room, located on the first mezzanine level, is ideal for a banquet style lunch or meeting, a cocktail or welcome party, or a private dinner.
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