The Tumbledown Dick, Farnborough

Name: The Tumbledown Dick
Address: Farnborough, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Farnborough

Drinks, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

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 originates as the satirical nickname given to Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell, after his abrupt fall from power after a brief nine-month reign 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 VIII and Dick Turpin. The pub was closed in 2008, and the building was purchased by McDonald's in 2012. ()

Coordinates: 51°17'35"N, 0°45'12"W

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South Farnborough (Empress)Farnborough United Kingdom

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Day trips

The Tumbledown Dick – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Farnborough Air Sciences Trust, St Michael's Abbey, Frimley Green, Frimley Lodge Park.

0.7 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust, Farnborough
19 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.
~1700 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Gothic Revival architecture
St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough
9 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.
1.2 miNE
Area
Frimley Green, Farnborough
31 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.
1.3 miE
Park
Frimley Lodge Park, Camberley
33 min walk • The Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway is operated by the Frimley and Ascot Locomotive Club and is located within Frimley Lodge Park, Surrey.
0.9 miS
City hall
Farnborough Town Hall, Farnborough
24 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.
1.4 miSE
Park
Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area, Farnborough
36 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.
~1540 ftNE
Monastery
Catholic National Library, Farnborough
8 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough
14 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.
1.3 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Cherrywood Road, Farnborough
32 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.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough
14 min walk • Farnborough Hill is a Roman Catholic independent day school for 550 girls aged 11–18 located in Farnborough, Hampshire. The school was established by the Religious of Christian Education order of nuns in 1889 and moved to the current site when the order purchased the house and grounds in 1927.
1 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Grasmere Road Ground, Farnborough
26 min walk • Grasmere Road is a cricket ground located north of Farnborough Airport on Grasmere Road, from which the ground gets its name, in Cove, Hampshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Tumbledown Dick?

Nearby attractions include Catholic National Library, Farnborough (8 min walk), St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough (9 min walk), Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough (14 min walk), Farnborough Hill, Farnborough (14 min walk).

How to get to The Tumbledown Dick by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Tumbledown Dick:

Bus

Farnborough Main Station • Lines: Gold 1 (6 min walk)
Farnborough Airshow Bus Station (28 min walk)

Train

Farnborough (7 min walk)
Farnborough North (20 min walk)