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Recommended Towns & Villages near Sandown

The Crab Pub near Shanklin - March 2009

Shanklin (57 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (2.0 miles, 3.3 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...

St. Helens, Isle of Wight. - Beach

St Helens (5 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE)

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...

Bembridge Windmill - Isle of Wight Taken in April 2007

Bembridge (15 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (3.4 miles, 5.5 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...

Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Seaview (1 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N)

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The Hollies Tea Gardens.

Godshill (91 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (4.9 miles, 7.9 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...

Appley Tower, Ryde

Ryde (41 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (4.9 miles, 7.9 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...

In the Botanic Gardens

Ventnor (100 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (5.1 miles, 8.1 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...

Cliffs at the Needles on the IOW

Newport (21 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)

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...

The Keep at Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke (23 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)

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

Southsea, Hampshire

Southsea (83 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)

History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the king as one of a chain of defensive fortresses to.....

Church of St Peter, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Shorwell (6 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)

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

Palm trees in Portsmouth

Portsmouth (324 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)

When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling deeds of centuries would add lustre to the little.....

Alum Bay

Cowes (52 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)

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..

Winkle Street, Calbourne, Isle of Wight

Calbourne (28 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (11.1 miles, 17.9 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...

Church of the Holy Spirit, Newtown, Isle of Wight

Newtown (10 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W)

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...

Hayling Island, Hants

Hayling Island (26 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)

Hayling Island is a true Island connected to mainland England by a bridge. Although largely residential it is also a popular holiday destination. It is also popular as a.....

Scots Pine in Lepe

Lepe (28 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW)

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

Fareham Railway Station

Fareham (50 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hampshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)

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The Beach at West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex

West Wittering (13 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of West Sussex (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NE)

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Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Hampshire

Exbury (15 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW)

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...

Recommended attractions near Sandown

A Diamond Yawn

Isle of Wight Zoo (13 Pictures)

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

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

Brading Roman Villa exterior

Brading Roman Villa (13 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)

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Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Flamingo Park (4 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N)

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Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, Isle of Wight

Appuldurcombe House (3 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 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.....

Quarr, Old Abbey ruins

Quarr Abbey (4 Pictures)

(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.....

Carisbrooke Castle looking inwards

Carisbrooke Castle & Museum (28 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.0 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.....

Osborne House. Isle of Wight

Osborne House (73 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NW)

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

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

Southsea Castle (8 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction N)

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

A picture of D-Day Museum

D-Day Museum (3 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction N)

No where is the courage of Britain's fighting men and women more evocatively displayed than in the D-Day Museum at Southsea. .....

Portsmouth Cathedral. -  - Taken:  5th May 2006

Portsmouth Cathedral (4 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)

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

The Royal Marines Museum (Hampshire)

The Royal Marines Museum (20 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)

The Royal Marines Museum, Eastney, is an award winning Museum and is housed in what was one of the most stately Officers Messes.....

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (50 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)

One of the favourite attractions to visit in Southern England is Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, home to some of the most famous.....

HMS Victory in Portsmouth

HMS Victory (49 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction N)

This is the ship that could rightly claim to be the pride of Britain's Naval forces. She is Nelson's flagship, H.M.S. Victory,.....

Hayling Island, Hampshire [Hayling Railway]

East Hayling Light Railway (2 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NE)

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St Mary's Church

Portchester Castle (54 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction N)

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A picture of Hilsea Lines

Hilsea Lines (3 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction N)

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Parade Ground and Mortars at Fort Nelson, Fareham.

Fort Nelson (33 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction N)

Fort Nelson is situated on, and in, Portsdown Hill which overlooks Titchfield Abbey, near Fareham, Hampshire

Titchfield Abbey (9 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction N)

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Exbury gardens, Exbury, Hampshire

Exbury Gardens (64 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW)

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

Yarmouth Castle, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Yarmouth Castle (5 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction W)

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


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