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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

Shanklin, Isle of Wight, July 2006

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...

In the Botanic Gardens

Ventnor (100 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

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...

Near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth (27 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

A lovely old town with a pleasant deepwater harbour. Yarmouth, with its 'olde worlde' charm is definitely one of the jewels of this enchanting island resort...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Isle of Wight

Bembridge Windmill

Bembridge Windmill (1 Pictures)

Grade I listed windmill..

The Needle

The Needles Park (30 Pictures)

The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most.....

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