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Very interesting audio tour of the house with good history and level of information. Note it's best to book in advance as places are limited and at fixed times on only some days and months of the year.

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Very interesting audio tour of the house with good history and level of information. Note it's best to book in advance as places are limited and at fixed times on only some days and months of the year.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

I can't recommend this highly enough. The audio guide was informative and you can pause it at any time to speak to the guides or read exhibits more closely, for example Tennyson's edited draft of The Charge of the Light Brigade. You really get a sense of the family who lived there. The walled garden is stunning and the restoration story exhibition in the grounds is interesting too.

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I can't recommend this highly enough. The audio guide was informative and you can pause it at any time to speak to the guides or read exhibits more closely, for example Tennyson's edited draft of The Charge of the Light Brigade. You really get a sense of the family who lived there. The walled garden is stunning and the restoration story exhibition in the grounds is interesting too.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Beautiful grounds, lovely stately house, accommodation comfortable and well kept, staff really friendly – highly recommend.

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Beautiful grounds, lovely stately house, accommodation comfortable and well kept, staff really friendly – highly recommend.

 Farringford, Isle of Wight Self Catering

We loved our visit. The guides were really knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They were also great storytellers that brought the poets' story to life. Though I'm personally not a fan of audio guides (I read much faster), I was glad that most of the information was also to be found in leaflets in the rooms. The interior was absolutely stunning, especially all the replications of the wallpaper, curtains and rugs.

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We loved our visit. The guides were really knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They were also great storytellers that brought the poets' story to life. Though I'm personally not a fan of audio guides (I read much faster), I was glad that most of the information was also to be found in leaflets in the rooms. The interior was absolutely stunning, especially all the replications of the wallpaper, curtains and rugs.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Enthusiastic and friendly staff!
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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

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Absolutely loved it - especially the handmade arches. Joy

 Farringford Gardens

Superb garden coupled with a very informative tour of Tennyson's house.  Super way to spend an afternoon.

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Superb garden coupled with a very informative tour of Tennyson's house.  Super way to spend an afternoon.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson

The BEST garden on the Island.  Absolutely perfect in everyway, super friendly. Katherine, October 2025

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The BEST garden on the Island.  Absolutely perfect in everyway, super friendly. Katherine, October 2025

 Farringford Gardens

The house was closed on the day we went - as was the road - but that's another story. The garden and the exhibition telling the story of the restoration are well worth the visit. Very good welcome at the gate, and the walk up through the garden was an absolute pleasure. Hard to imagine that just a few short years ago this area was occupied only by holiday bungalows.

We were delighted that long-lost features of Tennyson's garden have been restored. The fragments of his poetry scattered around the grounds are a reminder of the very special history of this place. The exhibition - well illustrated with documents and photos - brings the house to life. This has clearly been a labour of love for the new owners, who deserve full credit for all they have done in this remarkable project.

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The house was closed on the day we went - as was the road - but that's another story. The garden and the exhibition telling the story of the restoration are well worth the visit. Very good welcome at the gate, and the walk up through the garden was an absolute pleasure. Hard to imagine that just a few short years ago this area was occupied only by holiday bungalows.

We were delighted that long-lost features of Tennyson's garden have been restored. The fragments of his poetry scattered around the grounds are a reminder of the very special history of this place. The exhibition - well illustrated with documents and photos - brings the house to life. This has clearly been a labour of love for the new owners, who deserve full credit for all they have done in this remarkable project.

 Farringford Gardens

What a fascinating tour!  Not only was the audio very interesting, the guides were so passionate & informative.  Thank you all - especially The Tennysons.

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What a fascinating tour!  Not only was the audio very interesting, the guides were so passionate & informative.  Thank you all - especially The Tennysons.

 Farringford Historic Home of Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Amazing. Always wanted to visit.  So pleased it has been restored.

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