RHS Farringford Estate
The Farringford estate is best known for its association with the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson who lived at Farringford from 1853–1892. The extensive grounds afford wonderful views of the wider countryside as well as views down to Freshwater Bay. Visitors can enjoy a walk around the historic parkland or find a peaceful shady spot in the woodland garden, where they can enjoy birdsong and may even be lucky enough to catch sight of the red squirrels that have made Farringford their home.
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Activities at RHS Farringford Estate include:
- Gardens
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Bedbury Lane
Freshwater
Isle of Wight
PO40 9PE
Gallery
Gardens
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
A small amount of fruit and vegetables are grown, in keeping with the Tennyson’s use of the garden to provide food for family meals, and there is a working Victorian-style greenhouse used to cultivate new plants for the garden. The walled garden features a sundial crafted by sculptor Mary Seton Watts, wife of the Victorian painter and family friend George Frederic Watts.