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Recommended Towns & Villages near Brighstone

Church of St Peter, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Shorwell (6 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)

The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs...

Winkle Street, Calbourne, Isle of Wight.

Calbourne (28 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction N)

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...

Carisbrooke Castle IOW

Carisbrooke (23 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NE)

Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight...

Houses, Newtown, Isle of Wight

Newtown (10 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)

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...

View of Freshwater Bay from near St. Catherine's Point

Freshwater Bay (17 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W)

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...

The Hollies Tea Gardens.

Godshill (91 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)

This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life...

Altar window in St.Thomas's Church

Newport (21 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)

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...

Evening in Yarmouth Harbour, Isle of Wight

Yarmouth (27 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW)

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...

Alum Bay

Freshwater (42 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)

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...

In the Botanic Gardens

Ventnor (100 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction E)

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...

Hurst Castle on the Isle of White

Cowes (52 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)

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..

Pub/Restaurant near Shanklin

Shanklin (57 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)

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...

The salt marsh by Hurst Castle, near Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Keyhaven (92 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW)

The village is lovely and peaceful with moorings for boats along the quayside and unrivalled views across to the Isle of Wight and Hurst Castle...

The Church of St Mary the Virgin at South Baddesley, Hampshire.

South Baddesley (1 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW)

This is a small picturesque hamlet at the edge of the New Forest National Park overlooking the Solent towards the Isle-of-Wight...

Lepe beach, Lepe, Hampshire

Lepe (28 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)

This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight...

A small street in Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington (113 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW)

Lymington is a charming market town on the south coast, known for its historic architecture, lively harbor, and proximity to the New Forest National Park. A lovely Georgian.....

Milford beach

Milford on Sea (96 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed...

Sandown.

Sandown (44 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E)

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...

Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Hampshire

Exbury (15 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction N)

Standing close to the saltmarshes and creeks along the Beaulieu River, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Exbury must be one of the most captivating villages for miles around...

Pilley, Hampshire

Pilley (7 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NW)

The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park...

Recommended attractions near Brighstone

Carisbrooke Castle looking inwards

Carisbrooke Castle & Museum (28 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE)

The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January.....

Yarmouth Castle, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Yarmouth Castle (5 Pictures)

(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)

This was the last great castle built as part of Henry VIII's fortifications against invasion of Britain by the French. .....

Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight

Appuldurcombe House (3 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E)

This marvellous, romantic ruin was once one of the finest 18th century mansions on the Isle of Wight. The building, in a.....

The Needle

The Needles Park (30 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction W)

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

Hurst Lighthouse, Keyhaven, Hampshire

Hurst Lighthouse (10 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NW)

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Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Hurst Castle (47 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)

The spit of shingle jutting out into the sea just a short distance from Milford-on-Sea was considered by Henry VIII to be the.....

Osborne House. Isle of Wight

Osborne House (73 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)

It is often said, in spite of the fact Queen Victoria spent much of her time at Balmoral in the Scottish highlands, that Osborne.....

Quarr, Old Abbey ruins

Quarr Abbey (4 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE)

The ruins of Quarr Abbey can be found close to the entrance of Wooten Creek, a pretty waterway used by small fishing boats and.....

Exbury gardens, Exbury, Hampshire

Exbury Gardens (64 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction N)

This is a spectacular garden hidden in pleasant countryside overlooking the Beaulieu River in the New Forest. The.....

Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa (13 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)

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A Diamond Yawn

Isle of Wight Zoo (13 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction E)

The Isle of Wight Zoo is a popular attraction located on the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. Situated near the.....

Spinners Garden, Boldre, Hampshire - General view from the house

Spinners Garden (12 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NW)

Spinners Garden and Nursery can be found in the attractive valley village of Boldre, about three miles to the south of.....

Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Flamingo Park (4 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)

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View from the upper staircase

Beaulieu Palace House (73 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)

Palace House and the old abbey ruins can be found a short distance away from the National Motor Museum, just one of Beaulieu's.....

Caddy

Beaulieu National Motor Museum (53 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction N)

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Beaulieu Abbey

Beaulieu Abbey (11 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction N)

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The old chapel to the former military hospital (Now a visitor centre)

Royal Victoria Country Park (23 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction N)

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Highcliffe Castle, Dorset

Highcliffe Castle (34 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NW)

This stunning Grade 1 listed Mansion is situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, overlooking Christchurch Bay and The Isle of Wight......

Portsmouth Cathedral. -  - Taken:  5th May 2006

Portsmouth Cathedral (4 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NE)

Portsmouth cathedral developed out of what was once the local parish church of St.Thomas of Canterbury. It became a cathedral in.....

The now empty moat surrounding Southsea Castle.  Taken 16th March 2006.

Southsea Castle (8 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE)

This is one of the fortresses built around the English coast on the orders of King Henry VIII to protect the country against.....


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