Name: Farringford
Address: Bedbury La, Freshwater, PO40 9PE, GB
Telephone: 01983 752500
Rating: 5

Home of the celebrated Victorian Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) and one of the Island's most important historic estates, Farringford has been restored to its 19th century heyday. Find out more about the man and the house here. Tennyson wrote some of the most celebrated poems of the Victorian age, including 'The Lady of Shalott', 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', 'Ulysses' and In Memoriam.

Farringford is a Grade 1 Listed Building and was the main residence of the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson from 1853 until his death in 1892.

Update Share

Services Report

The Alfred Cottages are fitted with wood burning stoves for which we supply a small quantity of logs for your arrival. More logs are available at a cost of 5.00 a barrow. A few essential supplies are provided free of charge. Relax and unwind after your journey safe in the knowledge that those small details have been taken care of.

Visit Report

Please note that there is no cafe or gift shop at Farringford and we advise that you check our access statement before planning your visit. Farringford is a Grade 1 Listed Building, historic house and the main domicile residence of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, from 1856 until his death in 1892.

Finding Us Report

Please check your route as there are several diversions in place and it may take you a little longer to get here. House tours will start on time so please do call ahead should you have any difficulty finding us. The house can be approached from the south by the Military Road, from Newport by The Middle Road, and from the north by the A3054.

Access Statement Report

Please be advised that the approach to the house is through The Walled Garden that slopes up gently for about 100 metres along gravel paths. We are very sorry that due to Farringford's listed status the house and grounds are not presently suitable for wheelchairs. The house contains a number of steps and sets of stairs, and the interior is quite dark, so we advise those with mobility and/or sight problems to take extra care.

Colin L. Buchanan

Jun 09, 2022

Report

Stunning gardens, beautiful house, well worth a visit! Clearly a lot of love has gone into the restoration of this historic places.

Heaton Wilson

Jun 09, 2022

Report

Beautiful gardens and an interesting house tour, with an audio player explaining each room.

Michael Sturrock

May 01, 2022

Report

Only walked the grounds but will be going back to look round the house ASAP. Beautiful

Nicholas Kirk

Apr 12, 2022

Report

Lovely gardens and interesting exhibition. Looking forward to visiting the interior of the house when it opens to the public.

Emma Snell

Sep 04, 2021

Report

Beautiful, recently renovated house and gardens (there is also a fascinating exhibition on the renovation). The house is closed for 2021, but the gardens are well worth a visit, with free entry for RHS members on some days.

David Herbert

Aug 07, 2021

Report

What a lovely place to visit, well worth the admission fee of 3.50 the gardens were excellent easy access around the grounds. House not open at present August 2021.

Steve Tearle

Dec 17, 2019

Report

We were amazed at the quality of the restoration, attention to detail and Incredible dedication and personal investment that has been made in bringing this house back to its former Tennyson glory. The Tour guides were also among the most impressive we have ever seen. Well worth a visit.

Orietta O'Toole

Jan 04, 2019

Report

Beautiful quiet place but didn't get to see house as tour booked up