There’s so much to see and do and explore in the area – from
National Trust properties to national walking trails, to shopping in Oxford.
The town enjoys panoramic views from its position above the beautiful valleys of the Ock and the Thames – and is surrounded by stunning countryside.
Faringdon is a thriving market town with a small market on Tuesdays and an interesting range of shops and restaurants.
Ideally placed to explore four of England’s most beautiful counties – Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire – Faringdon’s prominent position made it an historic centre for trade and travellers. And today’s visitors will find plenty to see and do.
For keen walkers the national trails of the Thames Path and The Ridgeway are but a short stroll from the town centre.
Local landmark the Faringdon Folly was the last folly to be built in England. Completed in 1935, the folly was commissioned by the eccentric Lord Berners who teased his neighbours with the construction of the ornate Gothic tower.
Why not visit Buscot Park , a National Trust property where you will find exquisite gardens and the Faringdon Collection – an extraordinary array of paintings, furniture and objets d'art.
Ashdown House is another nearby National Trust property in Berkshire which features spectacular views across the Berkshire Downs and includes an Iron Age hill fort where King Alfred is thought to have battled the Danes.
Just across the River Thames is the beautiful Grade I listed former farmhouse Kelmscott Manor. The summer home of the artist William Morris, Kelmscott was described by him as ‘a work of true craftsmanship, totally unspoilt and unaltered, and in harmony with the village and the surrounding countryside.’
For more information about Faringdon visit Faringdon-online , the local website which has many fascinating facts about the town. There’s a section on local events, history, bus and train timetables as well as virtual tours of Faringdon and its environs.
More tourist information about the town and its environs can be found at the White Horse District Council website
The Bell Hotel, Market Place, Faringdon
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