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Carisbrooke Castle in Newport of the Isle of Wight

Carisbrooke

(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)

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

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Newport

(1.5 miles, 2.4 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...

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Parkhurst

(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction N)

Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels...

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Church of St Peter, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Shorwell

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW)

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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Winkle Street, Calbourne, Isle of Wight

Calbourne

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

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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Town Hall, Newtown, Isle of Wight

Newtown

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction NW)

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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Godshill

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)

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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Alum Bay

Cowes

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N)

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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St Catherine's Lighthouse

Niton

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction S)

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Shanklin Promenade

Shanklin

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)

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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Rookley Country Park

(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction SE)

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Robin Hill Country Park

(3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction E)

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The 'new' Bridge at Newtown, Isle of Wight

Newtown Old Town Hall,

(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)

17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history...

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The Griffin Pub in miniature.

The Model Village

(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SE)

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Osborne House. Isle of Wight

Osborne House

(4.8 miles, 7.7 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.....

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Quarr, Old Abbey ruins

Quarr Abbey

(5.8 miles, 9.3 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.....

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Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight

Appuldurcombe House

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE)

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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Blackgang Chine in the early evening

Blackgang Chine Theme Park

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction S)

40 acres of Victorian cliff top gardens hold surprises around every corner Developed over many years eccentric attractions.....

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Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction E)

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Stone Point Country Park

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)

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