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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

The Keep at Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke (23 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight...

Looking over to Freshwater Bay.

Freshwater (42 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight has somehow managed to retain much of the charm of the 1930's and the pretty resort of Freshwater found at the Island's western end is no exception...

Compton Bay

Freshwater Bay (17 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

Undulating countryside surrounds this beautiful place - it is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and as such attracts walkers and bird watchers as well as being a Mecca for surfers and yachtsmen...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Isle of Wight

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.....

A Diamond Yawn

Isle of Wight Zoo (13 Pictures)

The Isle of Wight Zoo is a popular attraction located on the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. Situated near the.....

The 'new' Bridge at Newtown, Isle of Wight

Newtown Old Town Hall, (1 Pictures)

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

Quarr, Old Abbey ruins

Quarr Abbey (4 Pictures)

The ruins of Quarr Abbey can be found close to the entrance of Wooten Creek, a pretty waterway used by small fishing boats and.....

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