Failford

This town garden is divided into rooms both formal and informal. It changes every year. Features inc walkways through shaded areas, arches, a beach, grasses, fernery, roses, topiaries, acers, hostas and heucheras. Be inspired by the wide variety of planting, many unusual and quirky features, all within an area 570sq ft.

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About Failford

This town garden is divided into rooms both formal and informal. It changes every year. Features inc walkways through shaded areas, arches, a beach, grasses, fernery, roses, topiaries, acers, hostas and heucheras. Be inspired by the wide variety of planting, many unusual and quirky features, all within an area 570sq ft.

Failford features

Location details

Failford,
118 Oxford Road,
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire,
OX14 2AG

Directions to Failford
Entrance is via 116 Oxford Rd. No. 118 is on LHS of Oxford Rd after Picklers Hill when coming from Abingdon Town, or on RHS when approaching from the A34 Abingdon N.

Failford openings

31 May 2026 Pre-booking available Part of combined opening

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Opening times 11:00-16:30

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Visit by Arrangement

from June to June

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from June to June for groups of 10+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

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Accessibility

Wheelchair access is reasonably limited by gravel and narrow paths and obstacles.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Failford?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Failford?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Failford at this time.

Is Failford a dog friendly garden?

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Failford, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Is there wheelchair access at Failford?

Sorry, Failford does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Failford is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.