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Faringdon Town Council

Things to see and do in and around Faringdon

There are many interesting landmarks and places of interest to explore in Faringdon and the surrounding area

Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

This unique unusual 100 ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming four acre, circular woodland of splendid Scots Pine and broad leaf trees, some more than 200 years old.

The Old Town Hall

The first time visitor to Faringdon is sure to be struck by The Old Town Hall, a late 17th century hall. Built on stone pillars in a tascan style, right in the centre of the Market Place. It was built by public subscription after the Civil Wars and is one of only two town halls from the period in the Vale of White Horse, the other being in Abingdon.

All Saints’ Church

All Saints’ Church may date from the 12th century, it has a central bell tower which was reduced in height in 1645 after it was damaged by a cannonball in the English Civil War.

Faringdon Circular Walks and Cycle Routes

For more tips on what to do in the area and recommendations of places to stay explore ‘Visit Faringdon’, an external website:
Visit Faringdon website

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Meetings

  • Full Council Meeting to be held on Monday 9th June 2025 in The Jubilee Room, The Pump House, Market Place, Faringdon at 7.00pm.
    Annual Town Council Meeting
  • Facilities Committee Meeting to be held on Monday 2nd June 2025 at 7pm
  • Extra Community & Partnerships Committee meeting to be held on Monday 2 June 2025 at 6.30pm
  • Planning & Highways Committee to be held on Monday 19th May 2025 at 7.00pm in the Jubilee Room, The Pump House.
    Planning & Highways Committee meeting
  • Annual Town Council Meeting to be held on Monday 12th May 2025 in The Jubilee Room, The Pump House, Market Place, Faringdon at 7.00pm.
    Annual Town Council Meeting

News

  • Elms Tennis Association
  • Faringdon’s Big Green Week
  • Oxfordshire Play Association’s Play Day: Friday 1 August at Tucker Park
  • Big Green Day
  • Faringdon Christmas Light Switch On

Road Works

  • Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Coleshill, B4019 Coleshill
  • Temporary Road Closure at Swan Lane, Faringdon
  • Temporary Road Closure at Highworth Road, Great Coxwell
  • Temporary Road Closure at Faringdon, London Street
  • 2 hour Road Closure in Market Place, Faringdon for VE Day
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