Shorwell

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Photo by Stephanie Blake
Photo by Stephanie Blake
Photo by Terry Hicks
Photo by Terry Hicks
Photo "Shorwell" by Chris Gunns (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Chris Gunns (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Shorwell" by Chris Gunns (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Chris Gunns (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Shorwell" by Shaun Ferguson (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Shaun Ferguson (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

The famous Isle of Wight Festival. One of the best festivals in the UK. Held the second weekend in June each year.

Seaclose Park

Explore the great outdoors at Seaclose Park, a lovely green space in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Seaclose Park
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times. A ruined wall suggests that there was a building there in late Roman times. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Wihtgar, cousin of King Cynric of Wessex, died in AD 544, and was buried there. The Jutes may have taken over the fort by the late 7th century. An Anglo-Saxon stronghold occupied the site during the 8th century. Around 1000, a wall was built around the hill as a defence against Viking raids.

Carisbrooke Castle

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Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at Carisbrooke Castle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Carisbrooke Castle
Pretty little shop front

Calbourne Water Mill

You can find out about the history of Calbourne with a trip to Calbourne Water Mill. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Calbourne Water Mill

Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre

Compton Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Compton Beach during your trip to Newport? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Compton Beach

St. Thomas Church

You can find out about the history of Newport with a visit to St. Thomas Church. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

St. Thomas Church