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St Catherine's Oratory - The Pepperpot

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Tower

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…
Ryde Pier

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Pier

RYDE

Ryde's pier is the second-longest seaside pier in the country. Only Southend's is longer. The original wooden structure at Ryde opened in 1814. At 1,740 feet, it allowed ferries to berth even at low tide, when the sea retreats half-a-mile from the…
Earl of Yarborough Monument

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Historic Site

BEMBRIDGE

Charles Pelham of Brocklesby Park, Lincolnshire, was created 1st Earl of Yarborough in 1837. By marriage, he inherited Appuldurcombe, once the grandest mansion on the Isle of Wight, and it became his second home. As he was the first Commodore of the…
Princess Elizabeth's Monument

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Church / Chapel

NEWPORT

Princess Elizabeth was a daughter of King Charles I. Like her father, she was imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle. She died there in 1650 at the age of 14 after developing a chill whuile playing bowls on the lawn just weeks after her arrival.
She is…
Oldest Timber House

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Historic House / Palace

BRADING

A black and white building in the heart of Brading village is thought to be the oldest timber-framed house on the Island. Despite its prettified appearance, it is substantially a two-bay jettied timber-framed house dating from around 1600 or earlier…
St Christopher Wall Painting

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Church / Chapel

SHORWELL

Over the north door of the church of St Peter in the village of Shorwell, is an elaborate wall painting depicting scenes from the life of St Christopher.
The saint is shown bearing the Christ Child across a river, but also appears on the left by…
Old Church of St Lawrence

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Church / Chapel

ST LAWRENCE

The tiny St Lawrence, Old Church, is probably of 13th century origin. It sits on a hillside in the Undercliff, west of Ventnor.
The church was simple rectangle until a chancel was added in 1842. The nave has a coved ceiling and windows of…
St. Agnes Church

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Church / Chapel

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…
The Unknown Knight

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Church / Chapel

GATCOMBE

An unusual wooden effigy to an unknown knight can be found in the medieval church at Gatcombe. It sits in a recess in the chancel and depicts a knight with crossed legs and a dog at his feet, as was the style in the 14th century. However, some of…
Shanklin Seafront

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Family Fun & Activities

SHANKLIN

Rediscover the Great British seaside at one of the Isle of Wights most popular seaside destinations: Shanklin Seafront. A place where tradition meets modernity, and the timeless charm of the coast continues to capture the hearts of locals and…
St Boniface Old Church

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Church / Chapel

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.
Colwell Bay

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Beach

Freshwater

Colwell Bay is one of many picturesque beaches in West Wight, offer spectacular views back across the Solent to mainland England.
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Quarr Abbey

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Abbey / Priory

RYDE

Quarr Abbey is a working Benedictine monastery and is set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings and can be found just outside of Ryde.
Sir Max Aitken Museum

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Museum

Cowes

Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum

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Museum

Ryde

An impressive collection of Island buses and coaches are housed here.
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Model Village Godshill

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Model / Miniature Village

Godshill

This beautiful Model Village is an RHS Partner Garden, set in nearly two acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, a real retro find. A quintessentially English visitor attraction! Something for the gardeners and dreamers amongst us.
Apollo Theatre

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Theatre

Newport

Cultural activities: plays, music, visiting productions.
Museum of Island History

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Museum

High Street, Newport

Located in the heart of Newport inside the historic Guildhall, the Museum of Island History offers you a fascinating journey through the story of the Isle of Wight. From the age of dinosaurs to the modern day, this welcoming museum brings our…
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Blackgang Chine

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Adventure Park / Playground

Chale

Lose yourself in the Land of Imagination at Blackgang Chine…the UK’s oldest amusement park where you step out of the everyday and into a magical world where the only constraint is your own creativity.
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Sandown Pier

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Type:

Adventure Park / Playground

SANDOWN

A whole days fun in one! Lost world adventure golf. Magic Island fantasy and fun. Superbowl, dodgems, snake slide, amusements, cafes, bars and whole lot more.