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Things to do in and around Faringdon

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Skate Park, Folly Country Park
There are very many clubs and organisations in Faringdon.
Plenty of sport - cricket, football, rugby, tennis, archery, exercise classes, martial arts.

 A good range and arts and crafts
 singing, painting, card making, music.

Find one you like the look of in our clubs and organisations directory 


More ideas of things to do in the Tourist Information section and on the Walking and Cycling page.  
There are many lovely villages around and interesting towns. All within a short journey.

Since 2012 Faringdon has had a splendid Skate Park.  It is said to be the best within 40 miles.
It is managed by Vale of the White Horse District Council.

There are around 200 allotments in Faringdon, with a waiting list of about 80 in 2013.

There are many places  in the area to visit:

Some are very close- within 6 miles

Folly Tower and Woodland
Folly Country Park 
Leisure centres and swimming pools
Buscot Park  (National Trust)
Thames at Radcot 
White Horse Hill and Dragon Hill, Uffington 
Wayland Smithy
Great Barn, Great Coxwell
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Farmer Gow's
Rove's Farm
Tom Browns's school museum
Some are further away, but less than 20 miles.

Ashdown House, nr Lambourn
Cotswold Woollen weavers, Filkins
Didcot Railway Centre
Kelmscott Manor
Kingston Bagpuize house
Lydiard Park, Swindon
Steam Museum, Swindon 
Swindon:Cricklade Steam Railway
Millets' Farm Centre
Cogges Manor Farm Museum
Coate Water, Swindon 

Avebury Manor and stone circle (23m)
Blenheim Palace (25m)
Links to more ideas.

Faringdon Library opening times and services


What's On: Events in and around Faringdon

Entertainment - Cinemas, Theatres  

Activities for Toddlers and young children ( pdf July 2012)
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Sunset at the Folly
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