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...
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Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight...
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Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels...
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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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This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life...
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Calbourne is a lovely old place that has long been a natural haunt of artists from all over England who are drawn by the unspoiled and picturesque beauty spot...
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The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust...
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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..
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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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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...
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The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January.....
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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.....
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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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17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history...
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This marvellous, romantic ruin was once one of the finest 18th century mansions on the Isle of Wight. The building, in a.....
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40 acres of Victorian cliff top gardens hold surprises around every corner Developed over many years eccentric attractions.....
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