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Mottistone Manor Garden
Mottistone Manor Garden is a fantastic place to visit for calm and tranquility in beautiful, historic surroundings. The National Trust now maintain the site. ...more »
- Location: Brighstone
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 741302
Osborne House
Queen Victoria wrote "It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot" after her first visit to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, the royal seaside palace where Queen Victoria lived. ...more »
- Location: East Cowes
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 200022
The Needles Old Battery
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery were contructed for coastal defence in the 1800's. The Needles Old Battery Victorian fort was built in 1862... discover the history with the National Trust. ...more »
- Location: Freshwater
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 754772
Bembridge Windmill
The Bembridge Windmill, which dates back to around 1700, is now maintained by the Isle of Wight National Trust. The windmill is a Grade I listed building and a treasured landmark. ...more »
- Location: Bembridge
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 873945
The Needles New Battery
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery were contructed in the 1800's for coastal defence, then activated during world wars. The Needles New Battery tested Black Knight and Black Arrow rockets! ...more »
- Location: Freshwater
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 754772
Carisbrooke Castle
The Isle of Wight's Carisbrooke Castle, now looked after by the English Heritage, is well known for being the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. Rich in history and fun for the whole family! ...more »
- Location: Newport
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 522107
Newtown Old Town Hall
Thought to be built in 1699, Newtown Old Town Hall is a beautifully restored, historic building, with an extremely interesting story to tell. Now maintained by the National Trust. ...more »
- Location: Yarmouth
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 531785
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. ...more »
- Location: Brading
- Type: Historical Sites
- Tel: 01983 406223
Isle of Wight Ghost Experience
Delightfully frightful tales from the tomb, chillingly told by your host and ghost-master Marc Tuckey. Come along with us as we visit the locations of actual hauntings and ghostly goings-on. ...more »
- Location: Newport
- Type: Family Attractions
- Tel: 01983 520695
Our Local Experts say:
Find Isle of Wight history (historical sites / sightseeing) near Cowes, East Cowes, Newport, Carisbrooke, Calbourne Wootton, Ryde, Sandown, Ventnor, Yarmouth, Totland, Freshwater, Bembridge, Seaview, St. Helen’s, Shanklin, Godshill and Brighstone.
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