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Faringdon

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Faringdon

Faringdon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Stanford in the Vale, 31km from Avebury Stone Circle.

Faringdon is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,121, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Faringdon sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Faringdon to your route.

About Faringdon

Faringdon is a historic market town in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, 18 miles (29 km) south-west of Oxford, 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Wantage and 12 miles (19 km) east-north-east of Swindon. Its views extend to the River Thames in the north and the highest ground visible is on the Ridgeway in

Read more the south. Faringdon was Berkshire's westernmost town until the 1974 boundary changes transferred its administration to Oxfordshire. The civil parish is formally known as Great Faringdon, to distinguish it from Little Faringdon in West Oxfordshire. The 2011 Census gave a population of 7,121; it was estimated at 7,992 in 2019. On 1 February 2004, Faringdon became the first place in south-east England to be awarded Fairtrade Town status.

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Faringdon offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Faringdon located?

Faringdon is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6564 latitude, -1.5868 longitude.

What is the population of Faringdon?

Faringdon has a population of approximately 7,121 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,121
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6564, -1.5868

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Faringdon

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bourton-on-the-Water

Picturesque Cotswolds village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its elegant low bridges spanning the River Windrush.

28 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Avebury Stone Circle

Largest prehistoric stone circle in the world, enclosing an entire village and considered by many to be more atmospheric than Stonehenge.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stow-on-the-Wold

The highest Cotswold town, famed for its ancient market square and the yew-flanked north door of St Edward's Church.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Sudeley Castle

A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Bicester Heritage

A former RAF bomber station transformed into the UK's hub for historic motoring excellence with specialist workshops and regular Scramble events.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Snowshill

A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Faringdon

  • 75 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 75 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 75 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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