Historic sites

on the Isle of Wight

Newtown Old Town Hall

17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history. Lovely nature walks in the surrounding areas.

16.9 miles from cottage

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The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

The Needles Batteries were constructed between 1861-95 for coastal defence against a threat of invasion by France. The Batteries are on the most westerly point of the Isle of Wight and overlook one of Britains most famous coastal landmarks, the Needles.

18.2 miles from cottage

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Bembridge Windmill

Grade I listed building – the only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight

12.2 miles from cottage

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Carisbrooke Castle

Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history! The Isle of Wights royal castle is remarkably complete, with battlements to march across, a keep to climb and the new Edwardian inspired Princess Beatrice Garden.

7.6 miles from cottage

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Shanklin Chine

Enjoy the Unique Tranquillity of Shanklin Chine. When you wander through the peaceful setting of this historic gorge, take time to just sit, look and listen. You are in a magic world of natural beauty, a rich haven of rare plants, woodland, wildlife and an enchanting waterfall.

5.4 miles from cottage

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Osborne House

Step into Queen Victorias favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the countrys longest reigning monarch died here just over 100 years ago.

11.4 miles from cottage

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Newport Roman Villa

Discovered in 1926 when the owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage, subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.

9.6 miles from cottage

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Appley Tower - World Tree Shore Bee & Wyrdstone Workings

A landmark in Ryde; Appley Tower is a Victorian mock castle tower on the esplanade overlooking the beach at Ryde. The tower is in private hands, but visitors can mount to the top for excellent views across the Solent.

13.1 miles from cottage

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Appuldurcombe House

Once the grandest and most striking house on the Isle of Wight, Appuldurcombes 18th century baroque elegance is still notable today in the partly restored building. Admire the delightful east front and stroll peaceful through Capability Browns idyllic ornamental 11 acres of grounds.

4.6 miles from cottage

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Brading Roman Villa

Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Our award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain.

9.1 miles from cottage

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Arreton Manor

Set in five acres of land, nestled in the chalk-based Arreton Downs three miles from Newport, the manor was first mentioned in Alfred the Greats will in 885 when he left it to his youngest son Etherward.

8.4 miles from cottage

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