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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...
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight...
This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life...
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town...
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...
The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January.....
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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It is often said, in spite of the fact Queen Victoria spent much of her time at Balmoral in the Scottish highlands, that Osborne.....
This marvellous, romantic ruin was once one of the finest 18th century mansions on the Isle of Wight. The building, in a.....
The Isle of Wight Zoo is a popular attraction located on the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. Situated near the.....
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