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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.
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 | Calbourne is a lovely old place that has long been a natural haunt of artists from all over England who are drawn by the unspoiled and picturesque beauty spot... Information | Pictures (11) | Hotels |
 | 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 (30) | Hotels |
 | This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life... Information | Pictures (68) | Hotels |
 | The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust... Information | Pictures (10) | Hotels |
 | 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 (26) | Hotels |
 | 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 (35) | Hotels |
 | The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team... Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |
 | Ventnor is often called the Madeira of England and the reason for this is the 6 mile undercliff, an overhanging ledge formed by landslides, beneath which palms and tropical plants grow in great profusion... Information | Pictures (80) | Hotels |
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 | 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 |
 | The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January..... Information | Pictures (28) | Hotels |
 | 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 ruins of Quarr Abbey can be found close to the entrance of Wooten Creek, a pretty waterway used by small fishing boats and..... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | 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 (21) | Hotels |
 | 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 |
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