Timeline
14:23
Start at The Prince of Wales for a real ale or craft lager. The pub is open from 3PM on weekdays, giving you a relaxed window to settle in before the light shifts.
15:23
Walk ten minutes from the pub to St Michael's Abbey. Arrive by 2:50PM to wait at the entrance for the gates to swing open. The guided tour includes the chapel, grounds, and the imperial crypt where Napoleon III and his family are buried.
16:23
Head to Queen Elizabeth Park, a ten-minute walk west of the abbey. This former royal wood offers a peaceful setting to watch the sun set toward the southwest, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
Local tip
The abbey gates open automatically at 2:50PM for the 3PM tour. If you arrive earlier, you must wait at the entrance.
Check before you go
- The Prince of Wales is open from 3PM on weekdays (Mo-Th).
- St Michael's Abbey public guided tours are at 3PM on Saturdays only.
Worth knowing
- The Prince of Wales is open at 14:23 only on Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Farnborough (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).