Farringford Estate

17/06/2026

Have you thought about visiting Farringford Estate but not really sure what we have to offer? Farringford is the former home of Alfred, Lord Tennyson which has been fully restored over several years. It is no longer a hotel.

House tours run on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at set times during the summer. Places are limited to 16 per tour so we do advise you to book before arrival, which is easy to do via our website or by calling our reception on 01983 752500. Groups are very welcome by prior arrangement. Admission per adult is £14.50

We have a great article about what to expect on a house tour so that you can plan ahead.

The award winning gardens are open Tuesday to Saturday during the summer and look their best during June & July. Admission per adult at the ticket office is £4.50 pp

Our self catering holiday cottages are open all year for flexible stays and some are dog friendly too.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to Farringford Estate in Freshwater soon.

What to Expect During Your Visit to Farringford Audio Tours and unguided Garden Visits

16/06/2026

We are pleased to support the British Flower Festival at Carisbrooke with a beautiful display created by Ellen. Lots to see and celebrate.

16/06/2026

We have spaces on our last house tour today - if you keep thinking you will come but not managed to yet we would love to see you :-)

Farringford is a fully restored Grade 1 listed historic house on the Isle of Wight and the home of Alfred Tennyson, the most famous poet of the Victorian era.

15/06/2026

We have plenty of availability on house tours this week. Best to book online before you get here as tours are only held three times a day on Tues/Wed & Thurs with places limited to 16 per tour. If you have time there are beautiful gardens and the restoration exhibition to enjoy too, head over to Freshwater this week. Only £14.50 pp Visit Isle of Wight

Farringford is a fully restored Grade 1 listed historic house on the Isle of Wight and the home of Alfred Tennyson, the most famous poet of the Victorian era.

15/06/2026

When planning your visit to Farringford Estate this week please be aware of the road closures that will be put in place for the Isle of Wight Festival if you need to get here via Newport.

See below:
Fairlee Road becomes one-way
From lunchtime on Wednesday, 17th June 2026 a temporary one-way system will be introduced along Fairlee Road to help manage the increased flow of vehicles heading to the event.

The inbound route to Newport will remain open, while the outbound lane will be closed.

Traffic will be diverted via Staplers Road, with normal traffic arrangement expected to resume on the afternoon of Monday, 22nd June 2026.

The Arbour by Nicola Stocken June 2025

15/06/2026

Did you know that the Salpiglossis flower is thought to have been one of Tennyson's favourite flowers? Salpiglossis belongs to the Solanaceae family, closely related to petunias, and the name derives from Greek words meaning "trumpet". The colours are a bit muted but when you look closely the petals are very detailed and dainty. Make your way to the greenhouse to see them in flower. The gardens are open Tuesday to Saturday.

14/06/2026

A really great spectacle to watch.

14/06/2026

There are lots of different 🐝 in the garden at the moment. They love the lavender and you can hear the buzzing. They always fly off as you take the picture! #. If you have managed to capture a bee picture Farringford Estate please share in comments.