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Evening

Farnborough Sunset and Supper

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the memorial, then head just around the corner for a warm meal and a drink in the dark.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:23

    The Swan

    Grab a pint and a snack at the gastropub. The beer garden offers prime views of the airfield and incoming planes, setting the scene for the evening.

  2. 15:53

    Samuel Franklin Cody memorial

    Walk one minute to the Samuel Franklin Cody memorial. Stand in front of the FAST Museum on the public highway. As the sun sets toward the SW, the statue stands silhouetted against the fading light.

  3. 16:23

    The Swan

    Return to The Swan for dinner. The kitchen is open late, and the smart interior provides a cozy refuge after the chill of the evening air.

  4. 17:08

    Gurkha Palace

    End the night with a walk to Gurkha Palace. The Nepalese cuisine and Brigade-inspired decor offer a distinctive finish to an evening out. Booking is recommended.

Local tip

The Swan has changeable and inconsistent opening hours. Check before you go to ensure the kitchen is serving when you arrive after sunset.

Check before you go

  • The Swan's opening hours vary; verify kitchen service times for the evening.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Farnborough (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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