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Bourne Wood, Surrey (Gladiator opening battle)
The Forestry England woodland near Farnham is where Gladiator's Germania battle was shot, and later Robin Hood, Thor and the Harry Potter finale.
11 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Farnborough works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ash Vale, 20km from LEGOLAND Windsor.
Farnborough is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 60,652, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Farnborough sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Farnborough to your route.
The Tumbledown Dick was a former public house in Farnborough, Hampshire, England, that operated from the 16th century until the early 21st century. The name of the pub originated as the satirical nickname given to Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell, after his abrupt fall from power after a brief nine-month reignRead more
in 1658–59. The pub was the central focus of Farnborough before its 19th-century refocus toward North Camp and the current town centre's 20th-century development. Local folklore links the pub with various historical figures, including Cromwell, Henry VII (celebrating the downfall of Richard III) and Dick Turpin. The pub was closed in 2008, and the building was purchased by McDonald's in 2012.
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Farnborough is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2942 latitude, -0.7557 longitude.
Farnborough has a population of approximately 60,652 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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The Forestry England woodland near Farnham is where Gladiator's Germania battle was shot, and later Robin Hood, Thor and the Harry Potter finale.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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The Skyfall Lodge exterior was built and burned on this MoD heath in Surrey; the location is walkable, though only the ground remains.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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The lakeside and woods of Windsor Great Park doubled for the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts grounds in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
21 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.
24 km · about 25 min drive
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
April to October
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