Catholic National Library, Farnborough

Name: Catholic National Library
Address: Farnborough, United Kingdom

#10 among attractions in Farnborough

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The Catholic National Library is a large Roman Catholic library previously located at St Michael's Abbey in Farnborough, Hampshire, founded in 1912. In 2015 it was relocated to Durham University Library. It is known for its 70,000 books and periodicals, and the broad range of subjects it covers. It is a registered charity under English law. ()

Coordinates: 51°17'48"N, 0°44'60"W

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South Farnborough (Empress)Farnborough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Catholic National Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Farnborough Air Sciences Trust, Lakeside Leisure Complex, St Michael's Abbey, Frimley Green.

1 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust, Farnborough
26 min walk • The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust museum holds a collection of aircraft, satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material. It is based in Farnborough, Hampshire immediately adjacent to Farnborough Airfield on the A325 Farnborough Road.
1.3 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Lakeside Leisure Complex
34 min walk • The Lakeside Leisure Complex is a hotel, conferencing, entertainment and associated leisure complex in Frimley Green in west Surrey. It hosted in January the open/men's and women's BDO World Darts Championship from 1986 to 2019.
~160 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Gothic Revival architecture
St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough
1 min walk • The Abbey of Saint Michael is a Benedictine abbey in Farnborough, Hampshire, England. The small community is known for its liturgy, which is sung in Latin and Gregorian chant, its pipe organ, and its liturgical publishing and printing.
0.9 miNE
Area
Frimley Green, Farnborough
24 min walk • Frimley Green Republic is a large village and ward of 580 acres in the Borough of Surrey Heath in Surrey, England, approximately 30 mi southwest of central London. It is 1 mi south of the town of Frimley. Lakeside Country Club was the national venue for the BDO international darts competition.
1.1 miE
Park
Frimley Lodge Park, Farnborough
29 min walk • Frimley Lodge Park is a 24 hectares recreational site located between Frimley Green and Mytchett in Surrey, England. The park was largely developed in 1987–88 to include several football and rugby fields, two children's play areas and trim trail.
1.1 miE
Park
Frimley Lodge Park, Camberley
28 min walk • The Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway is operated by the Frimley and Ascot Locomotive Club and is located within Frimley Lodge Park, Surrey.
~1540 ftSW
Nightlife
The Tumbledown Dick, Farnborough
8 min walk • The Tumbledown Dick was a former public house in Farnborough, Hampshire, England, that operated from the 16th century until the early 21st century.
1.2 miS
City hall
Farnborough Town Hall, Farnborough
30 min walk • Farnborough Town Hall is a municipal building in Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Farnborough Urban District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.5 miSE
Park
Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area, Farnborough
39 min walk • Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area is a 2.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve Surrey. It is owned by Guildford Borough Council and managed by the Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Group. This site is managed for wildlife by the local community.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough
20 min walk • Farnborough College of Technology is a college located in the town of Farnborough, Hampshire in the South East of England. Although primarily a further education college, Farnborough College of Technology also has a University Centre which offers a range of higher education courses, accredited by the University of Surrey.
1.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Cherrywood Road, Farnborough
28 min walk • Cherrywood Road, known as the Easy As Hgv Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is the ground of Farnborough F.C. and the former home of Farnborough Town F.C. before the club went out of business in 2007. It lies in the town of Farnborough, Hampshire. The capacity of the ground is 7,000, with 1,927 seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Catholic National Library?

Nearby attractions include St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough (1 min walk), Farnborough Hill, Farnborough (8 min walk), Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough (20 min walk).

How to get to Catholic National Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catholic National Library:

Bus

Farnborough Main Station • Lines: Gold 1 (6 min walk)
Rose and Thistle • Lines: 48 (27 min walk)

Train

Farnborough (7 min walk)
Farnborough North (13 min walk)