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Famous for aviation, innovation and world-class events, Farnborough is one of Hampshire’s best-connected locations for business travel, relocations, extended stays and leisure visits.
Home to Farnborough Airport, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre and a significant cluster of aerospace, defence and technology businesses, the town has long been an important commercial destination. Yet there is plenty to enjoy once the working day is over, with restaurants, green spaces, shopping and entertainment all within easy reach.
Excellent road and rail connections add to its appeal. Farnborough Main station offers fast services towards London, while the M3 provides convenient access across Hampshire, Surrey and the wider South East. Farnborough Business Park is also just moments from the motorway and around a mile from the station.
For guests staying at Solstice House, Farnborough, House of Fisher offers spacious one-bedroom serviced apartments just four minutes’ walk from Farnborough Main station and around eight minutes from the town centre.
Things to Do in Farnborough, Hampshire
Farnborough may be best known as a business and aviation destination, but there is much more to discover during your downtime.
Its aviation heritage remains one of the town’s biggest attractions. Farnborough was the location of the first powered flight in the UK in 1908 and continues to be internationally associated with aerospace innovation today.
For something a little more competitive, visitors can also try indoor electric go-karting and crazy golf at TeamSport and Putt Club Farnborough – ideal for an evening with colleagues, friends or family.
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Local highlights include:
- Farnborough’s aviation heritage and historic airfield
- Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
- TeamSport indoor electric go-karting
- Putt Club indoor crazy golf
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Southwood Country Park
- Shopping, cinema and leisure facilities around the town centre
It means a business trip does not have to consist solely of meetings and evenings in your accommodation. There are plenty of opportunities to get out, explore and make more of your stay.
A Major Destination for Events
Few towns of Farnborough’s size can boast an events venue with such an international profile.
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre hosts exhibitions, conferences, networking events, product launches, live events and major consumer shows throughout the year. Its facilities include 20,000 sq m of indoor event space, more than 100,000 sq m outdoors and 3,500 free onsite parking spaces.
It is also home to the world-renowned Farnborough International Airshow, which draws the global aerospace, aviation and defence industries to Hampshire every two years.
For delegates, exhibitors, contractors and event teams, staying nearby can make a significant difference – particularly during busy event periods.
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Best Walks in Farnborough
You do not have to travel far from Farnborough’s commercial centres to find open space.
The area offers a choice of shorter walks and more substantial routes, making it easy to clear your head after a day of meetings or spend a weekend exploring the Hampshire countryside.
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House of Fisher’s Farnborough walking guide includes routes such as:
- Farnborough Airport Circular
- Hart Hill Trail
- Cove Brook Walk
- Routes through and around Farnborough’s surrounding countryside
Queen Elizabeth Park and the 57-hectare Southwood Country Park also offer accessible green spaces close to the town.
Whether you are looking for a quick evening stroll or something longer at the weekend, Farnborough makes it surprisingly easy to swap business parks for green space.
Best Places to Eat in Farnborough
For longer business trips in particular, having a good choice of places to eat makes a difference.
Farnborough offers everything from relaxed pubs and familiar favourites to Nepalese and Indian cuisine, Italian food and more refined dining.
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House of Fisher’s local favourites include:
- The Swan
- The Gallery Restaurant
- Everest Tandoori
- Gurkha Palace
- The Crab & Anchor
- The Squirrel
For warmer days, there are also several attractive options for eating outside, including the Aviator Brasserie, The Snow Goose, The Crab & Anchor and The Swan.
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And, of course, staying in a serviced apartment means eating out every evening is optional. With your own fully equipped kitchen, you can cook whenever you prefer.
A Typical Stay in Farnborough
Whilst every visit is different, what might an average day at Solstice House look like?
Morning
Wake up in your own one-bedroom apartment, prepare breakfast and coffee in the fully equipped kitchen and check your emails using the free Wi-Fi before heading out.
With Farnborough Main station around four minutes away on foot, travelling into London or around the wider area is straightforward. The town centre is also within easy walking distance.
Afternoon
Head to a meeting at Farnborough Business Park, Farnborough Airport or one of the area’s aerospace, defence or technology businesses.
Farnborough has developed into an important aerospace and aviation cluster, with major international organisations operating in and around the town. Farnborough Airport itself has more than 70 tenants onsite.
Alternatively, return to your apartment between appointments and work somewhere with a little more privacy and space than a hotel lobby.
Evening
After work, head into town for dinner, challenge colleagues to a few laps at TeamSport, enjoy a film or take a walk through one of Farnborough’s nearby green spaces.
If you would rather stay in, pick up some ingredients and cook dinner in your own kitchen.
Later
Return to Solstice House, put your feet up in the separate living area and relax with your 55-inch Smart TV.
Having distinct spaces for cooking, working, relaxing and sleeping can make a noticeable difference when you are away from home for more than a night or two.
No cramped hotel room. No eating out because you have no alternative. Just more space and freedom to organise your stay around you.
Why Choose Serviced Apartments in Farnborough?
Farnborough attracts a particularly high proportion of business travellers, project teams, event delegates and people staying in the area for extended periods.
For these guests, serviced apartments offer flexibility that a conventional hotel room can struggle to match.
With House of Fisher, you get:
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Separate living, dining and working space
- Free unlimited Wi-Fi
- Smart TVs
- Washer/dryer and dishwasher
- Bookable onsite parking
- Flexible stays for business trips, longer assignments and relocations
- 24/7 Guest Services support
Solstice House also benefits from streamlined self-check-in, making it easier to arrive around work and travel commitments.
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Location Without the Hassle
Connectivity is one of Farnborough’s strongest advantages.
From Solstice House, guests are well placed for the station, town centre, local business districts and major road connections.
Key location benefits include:
- Farnborough Main station a few minutes walk away
- London reachable by train in around 35 minutes
- Convenient access to the M3
- Easy access to Farnborough Business Park
- Close to Farnborough Airport
- Close to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
- Convenient for nearby Camberley, Fleet, Frimley and Aldershot
- Farnborough North services towards Reading and Gatwick Airport
For travellers who need to move between London, Hampshire, Surrey and the wider Thames Valley, it makes Farnborough an extremely practical base.
Who Farnborough is Ideal For
Business travellers
Stay close to major employers and business parks, with fast transport links and enough apartment space to work and unwind comfortably.
Aerospace, aviation and defence professionals
Farnborough sits within one of the UK’s leading aerospace and defence locations, making it particularly convenient for professionals working across these sectors.
Event delegates and exhibitors
An excellent base for those attending exhibitions, conferences and events at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Relocations and extended stays
A self-contained apartment makes it much easier to settle into a new area or spend several weeks or months working away from home.
Leisure travellers
A well-connected base for exploring Hampshire, Surrey and the wider South East, with restaurants, entertainment and countryside close at hand.
Book Directly and Save
Whether you are travelling to Farnborough for a meeting, an exhibition, a longer-term assignment or simply a few days away, Solstice House provides the space and flexibility to make yourself at home.
Remember to always book directly to guarantee the best available rates, either through the House of Fisher website, by calling our friendly Reservations team on 01189 514151 or emailing reservations@houseoffisher.com.
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