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Farringdon
Farringdon is a pretty village on the A32 just south of Alton in Hampshire. It is situated in the new South Downs National Park. Farringdon is famous in its own right for
Its links with Jane Austen, who used to visit friends at the Rectory in Farringdon.
Massey's Folly, an unusual building which took over 30 years to build by the Reverend Massey.
The ancient Yew Trees in the churchyard of All Saints church, which are over 2000 years old..
The naturalist Reverend Gilbert White, once the rector of Farringdon. His house is in Selborne.
The village is in two geographical parts:
Lower Farringdon is the first part as you enter the village and here you will find The Golden Pheasant pub and restaurant. Upper Farringdon is at the top of the lane, which runs east from the A32 crossroads. You will find the Church, Massey's Folly and The Rose & Crown pub and restaurant.
Walking & Exploring (Shared story)
"Hampshire's South Downs, around Chawton where Jane Austen lived, has a quite different feel from the rest of the new National Park.With its steep wooded hills and hidden valleys of watercress farms, lavender fields, vineyards, hop gardens and trout-filled streams... its picture-perfect villages and peaceful market towns... this is one of the loveliest parts of rural England...
"Hidden away between the cathedral cities of Winchester and Chichester, this is great walking, cycling and riding country. Invigorating long-distance trails and circular routes dip and rise thgough ancient woudlands, and out onto the tops of the Downs.
"The poet Edward Thomas loved these wooded chalk hills. So did Britain's first naturalist, the great Gilbert White. When, in the 18th Century, he described his lovely Selborne as a 'rural, sheltered, unobserved retreat', he could have been writing about the area today...
"There's such a rich cultural life here, with contemporary arts and crafts thriving in small studios and galleries, live performances at Bedales, festivals and events in the market towns and villages.
"And, only 40 miles from London, it's got a cosmopolitan feel when it comes to places to eat and stay. So there are chic green B&Bs, wonderful foodie pubs with open fires, classy restaurants with rooms - all serving delicious food, beers and wine from this fertile, fruitful land..."
Shopping
The market town of Alton is just 3 miles away. Market day is Tuesday, there is a monthly Farmer's market and from time to time, a French market.
The cities of Guildford and Winchester are approximately half an hour's drive and Farnham, a smaller town but with a variety of interesting shops, is only fifteen minutes away.Pubs and Restaurants
There are two good pubs in Farringdon, which have restaurants and are within easy walking distance. Lunch and evening meals are available:
The Rose & Crown in Upper Farringdon is 1 minute's walk from the house and has an excellent restaurant. For further information click on Rose & Crown Public House for their website.
The Golden Pheasant in Lower Farringdon is 10-15 minutes' walk down Shirnall Hill.
Alton has several restaurants and coffee shops. It also boasts the most number of pubs within a square mile!
Information
To find out more about Upper and Lower Farringdon, please visit the website: click here.