Farringford

Opening Times and Admission Prices

HOUSE TOURS 

Guided  Pre-booked Tours Only

Tuesday to Thursday

10.15, 12.30 or 14.45

Admission Prices

Adult £14.50
Child 5 - 17yrs £6.00
Children under 5 years Free

Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Please note that, in order to view the house, you must book a place on a guided tour, as unguided visits are not available.

Historic House Members are entitled to free entry to house tours but pre booking is essential via telephoning the office on 01983 752500.  Historic House Members can book online but proof of membership will be required at the ticket office.

We welcome groups by prior arrangement. Please call 01983 752500 or email contact@farringford.co.uk to enquire about group bookings.

Access to the gardens is included when you book a house tour.

Dogs are not permitted inside the house, except registered Assistance dogs.  If you are bringing an Assistance dog, please call Reception in advance on 01983 752500

OPEN 27th APRIL 2027 UNTIL 30th SEPTEMBER 2027. 

Please do contact us with any enquiries at contact@farringford.co.uk

GARDENS 

Tickets on arrival at the ticket office

Tuesday to Saturday

10.00am to 4.30pm - last admission 3.30pm

Admission Prices:

Adult £4.50
Child 5 -17yrs £2.00
Children under 5 years  Free

Closed Sunday and Monday.

Tickets  are available to purchase from the ticket office during the season, there is no need to pre book to visit the gardens.

RHS Members are entitled to free entry to the garden on Wednesdays & Thursdays.Proof of membership will be required at the ticket office. RHS Membership does not include free entry on a house tour.

Please note Garden Tours are not guided.

The Gardener's World 2-for-1 offer is valid on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.  Please show your card on arrival at the ticket office to receive your discount.

Historic House members may visit the garden. Proof of membership will be required on entry at the ticket office where your membership card will be scanned.

Garden Season Tickets will also be available to purchase from reception or the ticket office for £25.00 allowing unlimited entry during open hours throughout the season.  Reduced fee for renewals of £21.50

We welcome groups by prior arrangement. Please call 01983 752500 or email contact@farringford.co.uk to enquire about group bookings.

Please Note: We do not have a cafe or gift shop at Farringford. Bottled water is available to purchase from the ticket office.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

OPEN 26TH MARCH 2027 UNTIL 30TH OCTOBER 2027.

House & Garden Opening Times

Please check seasonal updates before travel.

Book House Tours

Season: 27 Apr 2027 – 30 Sep 2027

Closed today

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Tuesday to Thursday

The Gardens

Season: 26 Mar 2027 – 30 Oct 2027

Closed today

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Tuesday to Saturday

A little 'bit of heaven' in the Isle of Wight - so relaxing walking around the garden...thank you.  Rosemary

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A little 'bit of heaven' in the Isle of Wight - so relaxing walking around the garden...thank you.  Rosemary

 Farringford Gardens

The house was closed on the day we went - as was the road - but that's another story. The garden and the exhibition telling the story of the restoration are well worth the visit. Very good welcome at the gate, and the walk up through the garden was an absolute pleasure. Hard to imagine that just a few short years ago this area was occupied only by holiday bungalows.

We were delighted that long-lost features of Tennyson's garden have been restored. The fragments of his poetry scattered around the grounds are a reminder of the very special history of this place. The exhibition - well illustrated with documents and photos - brings the house to life. This has clearly been a labour of love for the new owners, who deserve full credit for all they have done in this remarkable project.

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The house was closed on the day we went - as was the road - but that's another story. The garden and the exhibition telling the story of the restoration are well worth the visit. Very good welcome at the gate, and the walk up through the garden was an absolute pleasure. Hard to imagine that just a few short years ago this area was occupied only by holiday bungalows.

We were delighted that long-lost features of Tennyson's garden have been restored. The fragments of his poetry scattered around the grounds are a reminder of the very special history of this place. The exhibition - well illustrated with documents and photos - brings the house to life. This has clearly been a labour of love for the new owners, who deserve full credit for all they have done in this remarkable project.

 Farringford Gardens

A wonderful walled garden, immaculately kept. If you only have time to visit one garden on the island it has to be this one. And not a ripoff price to visit like some others.

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A wonderful walled garden, immaculately kept. If you only have time to visit one garden on the island it has to be this one. And not a ripoff price to visit like some others.

 Farringford Gardens

Having lived on the Isle of Wight for many years, we had never visited Farringford. We were extremely impressed with the gardens. Everything in the walled garden is very new and extremely well maintained. The woodland walk is about half a mile and easy. The house wasn't open, but we knew this before we visited. However, the restoration exhibition was just amazing. To see how the house has changed over the centuries up to present day was extremely interesting and the present owners have done a fantastic job as far as we could see. What was amazing was the removal of Fred Pontin's holiday cottages and the re-installation of the walled garden. One would never know that all the holiday cottages had been pulled down. This whole thing must've been an incredible project and the owners are to be congratulated.

The lady on the ticket desk was very welcoming and we were very impressed with the laminated garden map instead of a paper leaflet. What a good idea. We really enjoyed our afternoon.

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Having lived on the Isle of Wight for many years, we had never visited Farringford. We were extremely impressed with the gardens. Everything in the walled garden is very new and extremely well maintained. The woodland walk is about half a mile and easy. The house wasn't open, but we knew this before we visited. However, the restoration exhibition was just amazing. To see how the house has changed over the centuries up to present day was extremely interesting and the present owners have done a fantastic job as far as we could see. What was amazing was the removal of Fred Pontin's holiday cottages and the re-installation of the walled garden. One would never know that all the holiday cottages had been pulled down. This whole thing must've been an incredible project and the owners are to be congratulated.

The lady on the ticket desk was very welcoming and we were very impressed with the laminated garden map instead of a paper leaflet. What a good idea. We really enjoyed our afternoon.

 Farringford Gardens

Just visited the garden and the park. The walled garden is really loved and fussed, a real pleasure to visit and good value for money.

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Just visited the garden and the park. The walled garden is really loved and fussed, a real pleasure to visit and good value for money.

 Farringford Gardens

Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

 Farringford Gardens

Absolutely fantastic, an inspiration.  Loving every minute!

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Absolutely fantastic, an inspiration.  Loving every minute!

 Farringford Gardens

Lovely afternoon visiting the grounds, house was closed. Terrific project to bring it back to its original state, with a very interesting display showing how it was achieved. Gardens were amazing. Dog friendly in the gardens.

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Lovely afternoon visiting the grounds, house was closed. Terrific project to bring it back to its original state, with a very interesting display showing how it was achieved. Gardens were amazing. Dog friendly in the gardens.

 Farringford Gardens

The BEST garden on the Island.  Absolutely perfect in everyway, super friendly. Katherine, October 2025

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The BEST garden on the Island.  Absolutely perfect in everyway, super friendly. Katherine, October 2025

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Beautiful Garden - so much colour for October! Stephanie & Stuart October 2025

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Beautiful Garden - so much colour for October! Stephanie & Stuart October 2025

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What a fabulous place! Very well run with knowledgeable guides and manageable numbers in each tour! Absolutely beautifully restored!

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What a fabulous place! Very well run with knowledgeable guides and manageable numbers in each tour! Absolutely beautifully restored!

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

What an amazing restoration.  Such interesting stories, that really bring it to life.

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What an amazing restoration.  Such interesting stories, that really bring it to life.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Superb garden coupled with a very informative tour of Tennyson's house.  Super way to spend an afternoon.

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Superb garden coupled with a very informative tour of Tennyson's house.  Super way to spend an afternoon.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Grade 1 listed building set in beautiful gardens. To visit the house and gardens you need to book a slot, a guided tour with either the guide telling you what is what or you can use the device to listen to as you walk around the eleven rooms on show. Truly magnificent rooms on show, sadly you cannot take pictures inside.

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Grade 1 listed building set in beautiful gardens. To visit the house and gardens you need to book a slot, a guided tour with either the guide telling you what is what or you can use the device to listen to as you walk around the eleven rooms on show. Truly magnificent rooms on show, sadly you cannot take pictures inside.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

A beautifully restored piece of history, the staff were lovely and really well informed. Well worth a visit.

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A beautifully restored piece of history, the staff were lovely and really well informed. Well worth a visit.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

A well organised tour of Tennyson's house. I learnt a lot about the man, his family and his circle of friends!

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A well organised tour of Tennyson's house. I learnt a lot about the man, his family and his circle of friends!

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Very interesting audio tour of the house with good history and level of information. Note it's best to book in advance as places are limited and at fixed times on only some days and months of the year.

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Very interesting audio tour of the house with good history and level of information. Note it's best to book in advance as places are limited and at fixed times on only some days and months of the year.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

What an extraordinary visit, the house and family has been brought back to life.  Thank you! Chris

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What an extraordinary visit, the house and family has been brought back to life.  Thank you! Chris

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Beautiful & interesting.  I can see why Tennyson chose this pretty -inspiring place to live!

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Beautiful & interesting.  I can see why Tennyson chose this pretty -inspiring place to live!

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

What a fascinating & wonderful experience, thank you so much.  I cannot believe I've just listened to Tennyson's voice!

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What a fascinating & wonderful experience, thank you so much.  I cannot believe I've just listened to Tennyson's voice!

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