Point of interest
Faringdon Folly Tower
19 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Charlotte
May 29, 2022
WALKS NEAR LITTLE COXWELL Beautiful views and dog friendly. You can park easily on the road at the bottom of Folly Hill and then walk up. This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots Pine, some more than 200 years old. Fantastic views over 5 counties. Find out about the history of Folly Hill, Henry James Pye, Oliver Cromwell and the very eccentric Lord Berners (the creator of the Tower and resident Little Coxwell family the Berners-Allsopp). Seek out 24 black birds, Cromwell’s cannon, the many birds and animal sculptures lurking among the trees- there’s even a giraffe! The Folly Tower itself is open twice a month from April to October. The woodland and hill is always open and entry is free.
WALKS NEAR LITTLE COXWELL Beautiful views and dog friendly. You can park easily on the road at the bottom of Folly Hill and then walk up. This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots…
Helen
July 8, 2020
Only 10 minutes drive from Lechlade and gives great views across the Cotswolds. Good walking spot too.
Martin And Sarah
August 10, 2022
Just 7 miles away is Faringdon Folly. Hailed as Britains finest 20th century folly tower. Open 1st and 3rd Sundays from April-October 11.00-17.00 £3 entry
Alick
January 8, 2021
6 miles fromThe Gatehouse - listed in 'Country Life' magazine's Top 50 places to visit in 'Secret Treasures of Britain' (January 2021). Good walks and views.
Melanie & Binnie
July 9, 2018
Fantastic views over 5 counties from Folly Hill and a history of the eccentric Lord Berners' creation make this a fun outing for children and adults alike. Lots of oddities to look out for!
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Location
Stanford Road
Faringdon, England