Unable to re-open Yarmouth Castle this season. Yarmouth Castle is a small off-square blockhouse built by Henry VIII in 1547, to guard Yarmouth harbour on the Isle of Wight. It is about 30 metres long, including its yard and its large platform on the seaside, which carried the heavier armament. Telephone: 0870 333 1181
IOW Attractions
Newport Roman Villa Newport
Temporarily closed due to covid-19. The well-preserved remains at Newport Roman Villa provide a fascinating insight into country life in third century Britain. Telephone: 01983 823828
Newtown Old Town Hall Newtown
Due to Covid 19 circumstances the Old Town Hall and bird hide are closed- countryside spaces and toilets are open. Newtown Old Town Hall is the town hall of the former mediaeval and later rotten borough of Newtown on the Isle of Wight in England. Newtown is now a small village, and its town hall… Read more →
Nunwell House Brading
Temporarily closed due to Covid 19 circumstances. Nunwell House, also Nunwell Manor, is a beautiful historic English country house. The Tudor and Jacobean style house also has later additions. The house contains family militaria. Telephone: 01983 407240
Osborne House East Cowes
Osborne House is a glimpse into the life of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 as a summer home and rural retreat. Stroll through the grounds and take in the stunning views…be sure to look out for Squirrels! Telephone: 01983 200022
Quarr Abbey Ryde
Home to a small group of Benedictine Monks. The abbey belongs to the Catholic Order of St Benedict. Perfect place to visit after a splendid walk from Ryde to Fishbourne. Telephone: 01983 882420