St.Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Isle of Wight Historical Sites

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.

What's On

A Grand Victorian Day Out - Osborne House

A Grand Victorian Day Out - Osborne House

25 May - 27 May
Family Fun

Vintage Fair

Vintage Fair

26 May
Festivals and Fairs

Old Gaffers Festival 2013

Old Gaffers Festival 2013

31 May - 2 Jun
Festivals and Fairs

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