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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..

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...

Godshill (91 Pictures)

in the county of 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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Isle of Wight

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.....

The Needles Old Battery (12 Pictures)

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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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