Farringford Estate

Farringford Estate Farringford is a Grade 1 Listed Building and was the main domicile residence of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, from 1856 until his death in 1892.
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Farringford Estate - Tennyson's former Isle of Wight Home
Historic House & Award Winning Gardens
Self Catering Holiday Cottages
House tours only Tue, Wed & Thur 10.15,12.30 & 14.45 please book https://farringford.co.uk/
Gardens open Tues to Sat It continued in the possession of the Tennyson family until 1945, when it was sold to British Holiday Estates Ltd, who converted the house into a hotel. It continued as a hotel until 2010. Since then the property has undergone extensive restoration and is now re-opening to the public as an historic home.

What a beautiful day ♥️
23/09/2026

What a beautiful day ♥️

23/09/2026

The garden is popping with colour and we have limited spaces left on our house tours today. Head over to Farringford Estate and enjoy the sunshine and a bit of Isle of Wight history. ☀️

It is such a beautiful day, the ticket office view at Farringford Estate is full of bird song and visitors!
22/09/2026

It is such a beautiful day, the ticket office view at Farringford Estate is full of bird song and visitors!

Before you visit us you can prepare for the step back in time by visiting our blogs. This is one of the most frequently...
22/09/2026

Before you visit us you can prepare for the step back in time by visiting our blogs. This is one of the most frequently asked question about Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Why is Tennyson called Alfred, Lord Tennyson and not Lord Alfred Tennyson? The answer lies within the intricacies of the British peerage system.

We cannot believe that the season is nearly over for our House Tours! Our last tour of 2026 will be Thursday 1st October...
21/09/2026

We cannot believe that the season is nearly over for our House Tours! Our last tour of 2026 will be Thursday 1st October. If you are planning a visit we do encourage you to book 'sooner rather than later' to avoid disappointment. https://farringford.co.uk/house-isle-of-wight/opening-times-and-admission-prices

The gardens remain open until 31st October and tickets are available at the ticket office.

House tours will re open on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Tuesday to Thursday until 1st October 2026. Gardens will re open on 14th April 2026 - Tuesday to Saturday until 31st October 2026.

You can get to us from Yarmouth Harbour, hop over to see our award winning gardens or book a house tour.
16/09/2026

You can get to us from Yarmouth Harbour, hop over to see our award winning gardens or book a house tour.

World Car Free Day is coming up on 22 September...🚌

Why not swap four wheels for the bus and see our island from a different perspective?

With Southern Vectis - the island's buses connecting towns, villages, beaches, attractions and plenty of walking spots across the Isle of Wight, you can leave the car behind and enjoy the journey too.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/mrv3zf2w

Our house tours are very busy today but there is plenty to see in the garden at Farringford Estate
15/09/2026

Our house tours are very busy today but there is plenty to see in the garden at Farringford Estate

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Bedbury Lane
Freshwater
PO409PE

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