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Sandown, Isle of Wight

Sandown

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

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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Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Shanklin

(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW)

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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St. Helens, Isle of Wight. - Beach

St Helens

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction N)

Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team...

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Bembridge Mill

Bembridge

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE)

The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort...

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Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Seaview

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)

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Harbour at Ryde, Isle of Wight

Ryde

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N)

One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side...

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All Saints Church

Godshill

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)

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

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW)

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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The needles IOW

Newport

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W)

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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St Catherines Light.

Niton

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)

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Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa

(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)

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Bembridge Windmill

Bembridge Windmill

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NE)

Grade I listed windmill..

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Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Flamingo Park

(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)

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Appley Park, Ryde, Isle of Wight

Appley Park

(4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction N)

An excellent park in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight..

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Robin Hill Country Park

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW)

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Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight

Appuldurcombe House

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SW)

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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Quarr, Old Abbey ruins

Quarr Abbey

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NW)

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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The Griffin Pub in miniature.

The Model Village

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction W)

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Rookley Country Park

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)

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Carisbrooke Castle looking inwards

Carisbrooke Castle & Museum

(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)

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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