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Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
Stanford Road, Faringdon, Oxon, Oxfordshire SN7 8EP
Sun 6 Apr, Sun 13 Apr, Sun 20 Apr, Sun 27 Apr, Sun 4 May, Sun 11 May, Sun 18 May, Sun 25 May
11am to 5pm Adults £3, 11-16s £1, Under 11s free
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Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
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).
Seek out 24 black birds, Cromwell’s cannon, the many birds and animal sculptures lurking among the trees- there's even a giraffe.
( Find the full list in Things to do on the Folly website)
Keep an eye on the Folly facebook page for news and events
For 2025 the Folly Tower is open every Sunday in April and May. From June it will be closed whilst undergoing repair.
The woodland is always open and entry is free.
The Tower is available for private bookings throughout the year usually. But in April and May only for 2025
The Tower and Woodland are privately owned by the Faringdon Folly Tower Trust. Charity No. 284795
It is not public land but we allow the general public to have permissive access.
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).
Seek out 24 black birds, Cromwell’s cannon, the many birds and animal sculptures lurking among the trees- there's even a giraffe.
( Find the full list in Things to do on the Folly website)
Keep an eye on the Folly facebook page for news and events
For 2025 the Folly Tower is open every Sunday in April and May. From June it will be closed whilst undergoing repair.
The woodland is always open and entry is free.
The Tower is available for private bookings throughout the year usually. But in April and May only for 2025
The Tower and Woodland are privately owned by the Faringdon Folly Tower Trust. Charity No. 284795
It is not public land but we allow the general public to have permissive access.