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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

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...

Sandown Beach appartments on left hand side and Pier - March 2009

Sandown (44 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

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...

Church of St Peter, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Shorwell (6 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Isle of Wight

Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa (13 Pictures)

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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.....

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...

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