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
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! The gardens are open to stroll around but book in… Read more →
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. Can pic nic – call before you go – tea rooms Open 17th May 2021 Telephone: 01983 882420
St. Catherines Oratory
A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship. Telephone: 0800 015 0516
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
Victorian coastal defence and secret rocket testing site perched high above the Needles Rocks. Telephone: 01983 754772
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