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Farringford - Victoria's Island Trail

Bedbury Lane, FRESHWATER BAY, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9PE

Tel: 01983 752 500

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About

The Isle of Wight retreat of Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Farringford was the centre of the Freshwater Circle group of writers, artists and intellectuals.

Tennyson was a regular guest at Osborne. Prince Albert visited Farringford in 1856, leaving with a handpicked bunch of cowslips to take back for the Queen.

Farringford gardens are open. The house will remain closed in 2021.

This location forms part of the Victoria’s Island Trail. Discover more of Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight by visiting other locations on the trail. For more information go to www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/victoriasisland

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater.

Public Transport Directions

For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 01983 827000 (head office).

Opening Times

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