Faringdon Town Tours
Faringdon has a rich and fascinating history from mention in the Domesday Book through the Middle Ages, as a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and, from the 1930s to 1950s, home to the eccentric Lord Berners.
- Booking essential
Please note that this tour takes place in the town of Faringdon, the meet point will be the Old Town Hall (sometimes know as the Market Hall) in Faringdon.
Faringdon has a rich and fascinating history from mention in the Domesday Book through the Middle Ages, as a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and, from the 1930s to 1950s, home to the eccentric Lord Berners. All these stories are set upon a unique geology that has been an important crossroads where the east and west from London to Bristol crossed the road from Coventry to Southampton and westwards to Gloucester. There really is something for everyone - fossils, battles, quirky signs and even pink pigeons.
Buscot & Coleshill Estate volunteers are supporting the local town of Faringdon with their town tour. Tours will take place on the first Saturday of the month from April to October.
Meet at 10:30 by the Town Hall, Faringdon, SN7 7HU. The guided tour takes 45 minutes to an hour. The tour is on flat ground with some inclines and curbs.
Parking – there are car parks a short walking distance from the town centre
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per Person | £4.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for older children
- Meeting point
The Town Hall, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
- What to bring and wear
Comfortable clothing for a walk around a town.
- Accessibility
The tour is on flat, paved surfaces with some inclines and curbs
Upcoming events
Guided Tours - Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1pm and 2.30pm: discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
Second World War Walk
Discover Coleshill's hidden Second World War history on this informative walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the British Resistance.
Village Open Day
9 June, 14 July and 11 August: discover what Coleshill has to offer on one of our Village Open Days.
Rupert Aker exhibition at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
31 July - 1 September, Tuesdays-Sundays 11am-3pm: an exhibition of artworks by Cotswold-based artist Rupert Aker.