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All Saints Church

Godshill

(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)

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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In the Botanic Gardens

Ventnor

(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction SE)

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...

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St Catherine's Lighthouse

Niton

(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S)

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Shanklin Cottages

Shanklin

(3.5 miles, 5.6 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...

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The Church of St Peter, Shorwell, on the Isle of Wight

Shorwell

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)

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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Sandown.

Sandown

(4.9 miles, 8.0 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...

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Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke

(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW)

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

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Altar window in St.Thomas's Church

Newport

(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)

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

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N)

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

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Calbourne, on the Isle of Wight

Calbourne

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW)

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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Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight

Appuldurcombe House

(1.4 miles, 2.3 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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Rookley Country Park

(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)

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Blackgang Chine in the early evening

Blackgang Chine Theme Park

(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SW)

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

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Robin Hill Country Park

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N)

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St. Catherine's Lighthouse

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SW)

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Carisbrooke Castle looking inwards

Carisbrooke Castle & Museum

(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)

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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Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa

(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE)

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A Diamond Yawn

Isle of Wight Zoo

(5.5 miles, 8.9 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.....

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Quarr, Old Abbey ruins

Quarr Abbey

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)

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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Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Flamingo Park

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)

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