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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Isle of Wight, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Isle of Wight

Cliffs at the Needles on the IOW

Newport (21 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180...

A ticket to Ryde?

Ryde (41 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

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...

Church of St Peter, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Shorwell (6 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Isle of Wight

Blackgang Chine in the early evening

Blackgang Chine Theme Park (4 Pictures)

40 acres of Victorian cliff top gardens hold surprises around every corner Developed over many years eccentric attractions.....

Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa (13 Pictures)

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Carisbrooke Castle looking inwards

Carisbrooke Castle & Museum (28 Pictures)

The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January.....

Cliffs below Needles Park and solent from Needles Old Battery.

The Needles Old Battery (12 Pictures)

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