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About Isle of Wight

Just off the South coast of England lies the largest Island off the British mainland 'The Isle of Wight'. Covering approximately 150 square miles, the Island is one of significant beauty with endless attractions such as the Roman Villa situated in the Isle of Wights main town Newport, 'Blackgang Chine', 40 acres of Victorian cliff top gardens, 'Carisbrooke Castle' which offers seven acres of castle and earthworks to explore and The Isle of Wight Steam Railway which passes through five and a half miles of unspoiled Island countryside. There are also many picturesque beaches to visit, many of which are award winning. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Isle of Wight, or see a selection of our Isle of Wight photographs on our picture tour of Isle of Wight..

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Recommended towns & villages in Isle of Wight

	Bembridge The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	Cowes The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes.. Information \| Pictures (26) \| Hotels
	Ryde One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side... Information \| Pictures (22) \| Hotels
	Shanklin This is a busy and popular seaside town with cliffs rising in places to a height of around 150ft, the lower slopes lead down to the beach which opens up to a delightful bay... Information \| Pictures (22) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Isle of Wight

	Appuldurcombe House This marvellous, romantic ruin was once one of the finest 18th century mansions on the Isle of Wight. The building, in a..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Osborne House It is often said, in spite of the fact Queen Victoria spent much of her time at Balmoral in the Scottish highlands, that Osborne..... Information \| Pictures (65) \| Hotels
	The Needles Park The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most..... Information \| Pictures (20) \| Hotels
	Yarmouth Castle This was the last great castle built as part of Henry VIII's fortifications against invasion of Britain by the French. ..... Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels