Traditional county: Oxfordshire · District / Borough: Vale of White Horse · Region: South East
Explore Faringdon, Oxfordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Faringdon map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Faringdon |
| Traditional County | Oxfordshire |
| District / Borough | Vale of White Horse |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.658142 |
| Longitude | -1.583640 |
| Place Type | Town |
Faringdon unfolds its story from a gentle rise, its stones catching the soft Oxfordshire light. It lies 8.5 km east-south-east of Lechlade-on-Thames (from Lechlade-on-Thames: bearing 118°T, OS grid SU 288 955), and is situated north-north-east of Little Coxwell village. The Vale of White Horse stretches around Faringdon, a landscape shaped by ancient pathways and the enduring rhythm of agriculture, where the chalk downs whisper tales of centuries past. Historically, Faringdon's market charter, granted in the 13th century, cemented its role as a vital hub for the surrounding countryside, a tradition that still imbues the air with a sense of enduring commerce. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture and milling, now finds its strength in a blend of independent businesses and burgeoning enterprise, a quiet testament to its resilience. The silhouette of Faringdon, particularly its distinctive tower, commands the horizon with a quiet grace. This landmark, standing sentinel over the town, offers a vista that has inspired generations, the distant glint of the Thames a constant reminder of its connection to the wider world. While no single church dominates Faringdon's skyline, a scattering of historic places of worship, their bells a gentle echo on the breeze, contribute to the town's spiritual heart. The spirit of Faringdon is perhaps best captured in its enduring market square, a space that continues to draw people together, fostering a sense of community that feels both timeless and alive.
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Explore Faringdon, Oxfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.658142, -1.583640. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |