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Top 8 Sights & Landmarks in Faringdon, England
Discover the best top things to do in Faringdon, United Kingdom including Buscot House, Great Coxwell Barn, Farmer Gow's, Baptist Church, Blessed Hugh Church, United Church, All Saints' Church, St Denys Church.
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1. Buscot House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Buscot Park is the home of the Henderson family and the present Lord Faringdon with his eldest son James and his wife Lucinda. They look after the property on behalf of the National Trust as well as the family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objects d'art, known as the Faringdon Collection, which is displayed in the house. Built between 1780 and 1783 for a local landowner, Edward Loveden Townsend, the estate was purchased in 1889 by Lord Faringdon's great-grandfather, Alexander Henderson, a financier of exceptional skill and ability, who in 1916 was created the 1st Lord Faringdon. He greatly enlarged the house, commissioned Harold Peto to design the famous Italianate water garden, and laid the foundations of the Faringdon Collection. Among his many purchases were Rembrandt's portrait of 'Pieter Six', Rossetti's portrait of 'Pandora', and Burne-Jones's famous series, 'The Legend of the Briar Rose'. Among his many purchases, his grandson and heir, Gavin Henderson, added considerably to the collection, acquiring important furniture designed by Robert Adam and Thomas Hope, and was instrumental in returning the house to its late eighteenth century appearance. The family, together with their fellow Trustees, continue to add to the collection, to freshen its display, and to enliven the gardens and grounds.
Reviewed By Explorer54668625799 - Lechlade, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed exploring Buscot house, which is National Trust, with its wonderful oil paintings in every room. There are steep steps up to the house but it is a splendid venue with each room so beautifully arranged and a good route through the house and upstairs bedrooms. The grounds are vast and there are plenty of walks in every direction. Gardens are very well tended with a superb array of flowers in all seasons. There is a lovely water garden with a little bit of welcome shade in hot weather. Ample parking. Hours of opening are mixed and some days just the grounds are open and not the house, so do check. Closed on one or two days of the week.
2. Great Coxwell Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Snub1668 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Ok it is just a barn but it is one of the most impressive barns I've ever seen and well worth pulling over and having a look around.
3. Farmer Gow's
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
'Hands on' farm animal handling and feeding experiences with farmyard adventure play. Farmer Gow's welcomes visitors of all ages (youngest visitor 5 days, oldest 102 years!) to some wonderful countryside experiences. The farm lies in the Vale of White Horse, just off the A420 between Oxford and Swindon. Lots of 'hands on' with the farm animals. Daily 'Meet the Animals' sessions - see Home page for details. Bottle fed lambs & goat kids; tickle or pat a wriggly piglet; hand fed sheep and goats; go egg collecting; handling tiny fluffy chicks, turkey poults, ducklings or goslings. Adventure play in the farmyard, Trailer Rides to feed Pollyanna sow, Treasure Hunts on the giant Bale Climb. Open Daily 10am - 5pm. All weather activities, both undercover and outside. Refreshments available throughout the day in Harvest Tea Room. Picnics also welcome.
Reviewed By 994lynnep - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
We arrived just before 2pm which was animal feeding time . My grandchildren are aged 5 and just over 1 yo. They really loved getting hands on and feeding the animals. It was a really safe environment and the staff were fantastic, really taking time to make sure each child got an opportunity to be involved. Great little tea room and a large outdoor area with lots of sit and ride tractors for various ages, that even the 1 year old could ride. There was also a hay bale climbing area which was ideal for our 5 yo with lots of tunnels and nooks and crannies. We all had such a great afternoon. The price isn’t cheap but I think for what we had it offered great value for money!
