Introduction
Farringford is an early 19th century house and was the home of Alfred, Lord Tennyson from 1853. The grounds, which occupy about 13.2 hectares, retain many original features. There are some self-catering holiday cottages on the site.
Farringford Park lies partly within the Pound Green Conservation Area, and within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The house is situated in a semi-rural and agricultural setting beneath chalk downland, with extensive views to the south over Freshwater Bay.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01983 752500Website
https://farringford.co.ukAccess contact details
The Estate at Farringford will reopen in Spring 2022.
The house will reopen for tours on 27th April & the garden will reopen 6th April 2022. For more detailed information please visit the Farringford website.
- History
Farringford Hill was described and illustrated as 'a newly erected edifice - the residence of Mr Rushworth' in Cooke's 'Tour of the Isle of Wight', 1808.
The house was built by John Rushworth in 1806, with alterations in 1810 and later. It was the home of Alfred, Lord Tennyson from 1853 until his death in 1892. Farringford was a hotel for many years from the 1940s, but is now a private house.
- Features & Designations
Style
English Landscape Garden
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house is situated in a semi-rural and agricultural setting.
- Parkland
- Description: Farringford Park lies partly within the Pound Green Conservation Area
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Commercial
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
13
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Brownscombe, John {Farringford Park Conservation Management Plan} (2010) Farringford Park Conservation Management Plan
- Isle of Wight Gardens Trust {Walled Kitchen Gardens of the Isle of Wight} (Isle of Wight, 2014) Walled Kitchen Gardens of the Isle of Wight
Contributors
Isle of Wight Gardens Trust