Farringford House, Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Under the Ivy

Looking through windows from within, almost from under the ivy, applies as much today as in Tennyson’s time.…

Posted: 26 Jul 2022

Tennyson’s pipe

Tennyson’s composition process was aided by habitual smoking ...…

Posted: 14 Jun 2022

Springtime at Farringford

Spring is always a busy time for us in the garden here at Farringford…

Posted: 16 May 2022

Farringford House Tours

Farringford House is now open for guided tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays…

Posted: 27 Apr 2022

The Cup and Saucer Vine

The cup and saucer vine - Cobaea scandens - which is native to tropical America is still in full flower.…

Posted: 17 Dec 2021

The Medlar Tree

Our Medlar is a small garden tree that bares brown edible fruits with a unique shape, although they're not to everyone's taste.…

Posted: 10 Nov 2021

Farringford House Restoration and Exhibition

The five years taken to complete the house restoration has in many ways been the most extraordinary nail-biting adventure…

Farringford House Restoration and Exhibition

Posted: 02 Sep 2021

Coronavirus and Farringford September 2021

In light of government advice on COVID-19, we have decided that the house will be closed until further notice. The garden and grounds will re open on May 19th 2021. …

Coronavirus and Farringford September 2021

Posted: 20 Mar 2020

Inspired by Sappho

The iconic portrait of Sappho by Julia Margaret Cameron eerily reflects the famous portrait by George Frederick Watts of Tennyson, a copy of which hangs in Farringford’s Ante-Room…

Posted: 22 Sep 2018

First Visit to Farringford, Tennyson's Isle of Wight Home

My first visit to Farringford was like getting to know Tennyson personally. Tennyson’s desk, Tennyson’s clothes, Tennyson’s paintings and even his eating habits were vividly displayed…