Farringford Historic House and Gardens

The historic house of Tennyson is a fascinating tour of the Grade 1 listed house where Tennyson and his family lived, limited numbers of visitors to the house in tours only. Pre-booking the house tour is highly advised, although the gardens can be visited seperately and there is also an interesting exhibition about the history of the house and the large amount of restoration undergone. The audio tour of the house was very good indeed. Toilets, no cafe, ample parking.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson lived to the ripe old age of 83 despite smoking and drinking everyday, he also went up the nearby down {yet to be Tennyson Down} almost daily even into his 80s. Farringford House gardens Entrance fee to the gardens is very reasonable indeed and no booking required and includes the exhibition.