Discover Faringdon
A guide to Faringdon & the local area. Discover and enjoy the very best Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and the Cotswolds have to offer.
The historic market town of Faringdon lies at the edge of the Cotswolds midway between Oxford and Swindon and sits in the Vale of the White Horse.
Places to Stay
List of local hotels, bed & breakfasts and camp sites
Places to Eat
List of places to eat in and around Faringdon
Places to Drink
List of places to drink in and around Faringdon
Places to Shop
List of shops available in Faringdon
Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
Known for its 100ft Folly Tower, the last major folly to be built in England. It sits close to the centre of the town centre on Folly Hill and offers fine views across 5 counties. Built by Lord Berners who lived at the 18th century Faringdon House. The town hall, surrounded by Georgian-fronted buildings, dates to the 17th century.
Faringdon makes a great base for a short break in the Vale of White Horse and Cotswolds. With easy access to many attractions, including the Ridgeway, White Horse Hill, Buscot Park, Thames walks and boat trips. With the dreaming spires of Oxford just only 20 minutes away, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Faringdon was the first capital of Wessex, from where Alfred the Great ruled his kingdom for a time. In 1218 King Henry III gave the town a charter for a weekly market, which still exists.
Discover our best experiences
Here’s a guide to local attractions to help you plan your visit to Faringdon.
Dragon Hill and Uffington Castle
Dragon Hill, Uffington Castle & The Manger Dragon Hill is a natural hill, flattened by man, that may once have been connected to White Horse Hill. It could have been the site of a fort commanding access to the hill fort, or a religious site, where rituals of good...
Kelmscott Manor
The Cotswold retreat of William Morris Kelmscott Manor Kelmscott Manor was the Cotswold retreat of William Morris and his family, friends and colleagues. When Morris first saw the Manor in 1871, he was delighted by this 'loveliest haunt of ancient peace'; he signed a...
Ashdown House
Ashdown House Unusual Dutch-style house on the Berkshire Downs. This extraordinary building with a dolls'-house appearance nestles in a beautiful valley on the Berkshire Downs, surrounded by woodland. It was built by an Earl, William Craven, as a house fit for the...
Buscot Park
Buscot Park Buscot Park is the family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf of the National Trust, as well as the family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objets d’art, known as the Faringdon Collection, which is displayed in the...
White Horse Hill
White Horse Hill, Uffington Uffington White Horse is the 2nd largest hill figure after the Whipsnade lion and one of seven in the local area. It is the only one to face right. The horse is dated as 1000BC - others in the area date from the late eighteenth century...
Faringdon Market Place
Faringdon Market Place The historic market town of Faringdon was given it's charter in 1218 by King Henry III the weekly market exists to this day. The Egyptian statue (bottom right) can be seen from the Radcot road, was once in the gardens of Crystal Palace. In 1957...
WHATS ON IN FARINGDON
FollyFest 2023
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 July FollyFest is Faringdon’s annual music and community arts festival, providing the drumbeat to our town’s quirky year. For more information visit www.faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Wedding Showcase
March 13th and 14th Couples planning their big day are invited to an exclusive wedding showcase at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon, Oxfordshire. The historic hotel is launching its bespoke wedding packages at the evening events taking place on March...