Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

This unique unusual 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. Hailed as 'Britain's finest 20th century Folly Tower' and 'one of the most important follies in Britain'. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming 4 acre, circular woodland of splendid Scots Pine and broadleaf trees, some more than 200 years old.

 

Check out the fantastic views over 5 counties and find out about the history of Folly Hill, Henry James Pye (of Sing a Song of Sixpence fame), Oliver Cromwell and the very eccentric Lord Berners (the creator of the tower).

 

Seek out the 24 black birds and the giant willow pie, Cromwell’s cannon, the fairly useless bridge, Lord Berners in a tree.

 

For more information please see the website.

Tower

11am - 5pm

Varying dates - please see the website for full information.