Pictures of Isle of Wight

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

Cowes (52 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

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..

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...

Shanklin (57 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Isle of Wight

Brading Roman Villa (13 Pictures)

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Newtown Old Town Hall, (1 Pictures)

17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history...

Osborne House (73 Pictures)

It is often said, in spite of the fact Queen Victoria spent much of her time at Balmoral in the Scottish highlands, that Osborne.....

Yarmouth Castle (5 Pictures)

This was the last great castle built as part of Henry VIII's fortifications against invasion of Britain by the French. .....

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