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Faringdon Town Council

Things to see and do in and around Faringdon

There are many interesting landmarks and places of interest to explore in Faringdon and the surrounding area

Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

This unique unusual 100 ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming four acre, circular woodland of splendid Scots Pine and broad leaf trees, some more than 200 years old.

The Old Town Hall

The first time visitor to Faringdon is sure to be struck by The Old Town Hall, a late 17th century hall. Built on stone pillars in a tascan style, right in the centre of the Market Place. It was built by public subscription after the Civil Wars and is one of only two town halls from the period in the Vale of White Horse, the other being in Abingdon.

All Saints’ Church

All Saints’ Church may date from the 12th century, it has a central bell tower which was reduced in height in 1645 after it was damaged by a cannonball in the English Civil War.

Faringdon Circular Walks and Cycle Routes

For more tips on what to do in the area and recommendations of places to stay explore ‘Visit Faringdon’, an external website:
Visit Faringdon website

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Meetings

  • Full Council to be held on Monday 9th October 2023

    Full Council to be held on Monday 9th October 2023

    October 3, 2023
  • Notice is hereby given of meetings of the Tucker Recreation Ground Trust at 7pm followed by the meeting of the Faringdon War Memorial Trust at 7.20pm to be held on Monday 2nd October 2023 in The Jubilee Room, The Pump House, Faringdon SN7 7HL.

    Notice is hereby given of meetings of the Tucker Recreation Ground Trust at 7pm followed by the meeting of the Faringdon War Memorial Trust at 7.20pm to be held on Monday 2nd October 2023 in The Jubilee Room, The Pump House, Faringdon SN7 7HL.

    September 26, 2023
  • Planning and Highways Committee to be held on Monday 25th September 2023

    Planning and Highways Committee to be held on Monday 25th September 2023

    September 19, 2023
  • Extra meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee to be held on Monday 25th September 2023

    Extra meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee to be held on Monday 25th September 2023

    September 19, 2023
  • Facilities Committee Meeting to be held on Monday 18th September 2023

    Facilities Committee Meeting to be held on Monday 18th September 2023

    September 12, 2023

News

  • Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’

    Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’

    October 2, 2023
  • New Oxfordshire-wide air quality website launched

    New Oxfordshire-wide air quality website launched

    September 19, 2023
  • Fossil Fun at Tucker Park Play Day in August

    Fossil Fun at Tucker Park Play Day in August

    September 7, 2023
  • Faringdon Junior Youth Club is back on Tuesday evenings!

    Faringdon Junior Youth Club is back on Tuesday evenings!

    September 6, 2023
  • Gigaclear Oxfordshire Build Update

    Gigaclear Oxfordshire Build Update

    August 29, 2023

Road Closures and Works

  • <strong>Temporary Road Closure and Parking Suspension at Faringdon, Folly View Road</strong>

    <strong>Temporary Road Closure and Parking Suspension at Faringdon, Folly View Road</strong>

    October 2, 2023
  • Major maintenance A419 – Highworth Road Bridge

    Major maintenance A419 – Highworth Road Bridge

    August 16, 2023
  • Temporary Road Closure – Faringdon, Swan Lane

    Temporary Road Closure – Faringdon, Swan Lane

    August 16, 2023
  • Temporary Road Closure – Wantage, Mably Way

    Temporary Road Closure – Wantage, Mably Way

    August 8, 2023
  • Temporary Road Closure – Faringdon, 20 – 24 Market Place

    Temporary Road Closure – Faringdon, 20 – 24 Market Place

    July 12, 2023
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