175 Years of Family Adventures

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   St Mary & St Rhadegund Chapels

   WHITWELL

   The church in Whitwell was really two chapels side by side. Each related to a different manor and parish. The earlier was St Rhadegund, built in the 12th century; the smaller St Mary was added to the south by around 1200. The arcade separating the…
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   St. Agnes Church

   FRESHWATER

   The 1908 church, with thatched roof, wooden bell-turret and apse, is by the architect Isaac Jones. Its simple west elevation, with two small lancet windows flanked by buttresses, contrasts with the picturesque north frontage. Inside the walls are…
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   Church Litten Park Gateway

   NEWPORT

   Church Litten was the burial ground for St. Thomas's Church, Newport. The cemetery dates back to 1583, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It was formed shortly after Newport was hit by the plague. Previously Newport had no burial ground, being part…
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   St Catherine's Oratory - The Pepperpot

   CHALE

   The tall, octagonal tower, the shell of a medieval lighthouse, was built in 1314 as a penance for stealing wine from a merchant ship that ran aground on the treacherous rocks of Atherfield Ledge.

   The cargo of 174 casks, from Edward II's Duchy…
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   Northwood House - Victoria's Island Trail

   WEST COWES

   Bought 1793, and extensively renovated in 1837, Northwood House was part of a huge estate owned by the Ward family. The manor house was the venue for Victorian high society balls and parties, many of which were attended by Queen Victoria, Prince
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   St Boniface Old Church

   BONCHURCH

   The church was rebuilt  in the 11th century, with the bell cote dating from the 16th century as does the bell. The muraled north wall is said to be from as early as the 7th century. The south porch was added in the 19th century. 
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   The Wight Military & Heritage Museum and Churchills Cafe

   COWES

   The museum holds an interesting mix of tanks, artifacts, other vehicles, small arms and a range of uniforms from the 1940’s to the present day.
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   Shalfleet Tympanum

   SHALFLEET

   The Church of St Michael the Archangel at Shalfleet has a unique sculpted tympanum - the area above a lintel and the arch above it, or within a pediment. The north door is the oldest feature of the church and has been dated to the 12th century. A…
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   The Lost Crypt Escape Room

   Dover Street, RYDE

   A brand new Escape Room attraction on the Isle of Wight, and the UK’s first Escape Room built within a real church crypt. The Lost Crypt is within a unique historic church building at Aspire Ryde, using a genuine story.
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    Cineworld Isle of Wight

    NEWPORT

    Multiplex Cinema situated in the centre of Newport, with car parking available (time limited & pay and display) and is also close to public transport links.

    Cineworld show the latest releases and also offer Movies for Juniors at the weekend and…
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    St Mary's Church

    CARISBROOKE

    The village of Carisbrooke has a dominant church at the upper end of a long main street.

    The early parish was large. It is known there was an important Saxon church, but its site is uncertain. This church and six others on the Island were granted…
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    Isle of Wight Distillery

    RYDE

    The only distillery on the Island was licensed in 2014 by long term friends Xavier Baker and Conrad Gauntlett.
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    Routefifty7 Bike Hire

    SHANKLIN

    Our mission, Getting people on bicycles, keeping people on bicycles, having fun with it and making a difference. Bikes for hire and Sale.
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    Island Riding Centre

    NEWPORT

    At Island Riding Centre we offer Riding School activities from group to private lessons, beach and trail rides and onsite hacks – the perfect place to saddle up. If you are learning to ride or an experienced horse rider, we have escapes and short…
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    St George Church

    ARRETON

    St George, in the parish of Arreton, is one of the most remarkable churches on the Island, possibly the successor to an earlier late Saxon 'mother church'. The west wall is essentially late Saxon and the west part of the chancel is also of early…
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    SHIPWRECK CENTRE & Maritime Museum

    ARRETON

    Located within a thriving craft village, the centre houses the largest exhibition of its kind in the UK.

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket
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    Adgestone Vineyard

    SANDOWN

    Adgestone, the place of beauty where you can relax with the whole family. Take an audio tour and go underground into one of the oldest commercial wine cellars in England. Impress your friends with your new wine tasting skills.
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    Sir Robert Holmes Monument

    YARMOUTH

    Sir Robert Holmes, an adventurer with a record of overseas exploits, was a prominent local figure; he became Captain (Governor) of the Island in 1668. The present George Hotel in Yarmouth was probably his house at the time of his death in 1692…
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    1970 Isle of Wight Festival Site

    FRESHWATER

    Visit the legendary site of the original 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.

    V-DUB ISLAND - 14TH AUGUST 2014 - 18TH AUGUST.
    This year V-Dub Island (now in its Fourth year) has moved to its new site - East Afton Farm – home of the world’s largest music…
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    Quay Arts

    NEWPORT

    The Quay Arts Centre is the Isle of Wight’s leading art gallery and venue for live arts events. It is situated in a converted 19th Century brewery warehouse complex located at the head of the River Medina in the centre of Newport. The complex was…

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