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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

  • Planning and Highways Committee Meeting  to be held on Monday 27th March 2023

    Planning and Highways Committee Meeting  to be held on Monday 27th March 2023

    March 24, 2023
  • Community Bunting Project for the King’s Coronation

    Community Bunting Project for the King’s Coronation

    March 24, 2023
  • Community & Partnerships meeting to be held on Monday 20th March 2023 at 7pm

    Community & Partnerships meeting to be held on Monday 20th March 2023 at 7pm

    March 15, 2023
  • Annual general meeting of the Faringdon Area Traffic Advisory Committee to be held on Monday 13th March 2023

    Annual general meeting of the Faringdon Area Traffic Advisory Committee to be held on Monday 13th March 2023

    March 8, 2023
  • An extra meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee to be held on Monday 13th March 2023 at 6pm

    An extra meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee to be held on Monday 13th March 2023 at 6pm

    March 8, 2023

News

  • Community Bunting Project for the King’s Coronation

    Community Bunting Project for the King’s Coronation

    March 24, 2023
  • The April Monthly Meeting of Faringdon & District Royal British Legion

    The April Monthly Meeting of Faringdon & District Royal British Legion

    March 13, 2023
  • Met Office yellow snow and ice warning

    Met Office yellow snow and ice warning

    March 7, 2023
  • <strong>Play your part in the local elections </strong>

    <strong>Play your part in the local elections </strong>

    March 6, 2023
  • FOR INFORMATION: Adverse Weather warning level 3 alert

    FOR INFORMATION: Adverse Weather warning level 3 alert

    March 6, 2023

Road Closures and Works

  • <strong>Temporary Road Closure at Faringdon, Ferndale Street</strong>

    <strong>Temporary Road Closure at Faringdon, Ferndale Street</strong>

    March 2, 2023
  • Road closure: Bampton, A4095, Bridge Street, road to Clanfield, Market Square

    Road closure: Bampton, A4095, Bridge Street, road to Clanfield, Market Square

    February 21, 2023
  • Road closure for the King’s Coronation: 6th May 2023

    Road closure for the King’s Coronation: 6th May 2023

    February 21, 2023
  • Section closure of B4109 for implementation of a 20mph speed limit and traffic signing works: 16-27 January 2023

    Section closure of B4109 for implementation of a 20mph speed limit and traffic signing works: 16-27 January 2023

    December 22, 2022
  • Christmas Lights On Event 2022: road closure plan for Saturday 3 December, 13:00-19:00

    Christmas Lights On Event 2022: road closure plan for Saturday 3 December, 13:00-19:00

    November 30, 2022
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