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Isle of Wight Landmarks and Isle of Wight Monuments
(Isle of Wight, England)



The Isle of Wight is an important, historic island and the Isle of Wight is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments. Famous throughout the country, many of these Isle of Wight landmarks and Isle of Wight monuments date back to Victorian times and earlier, and are in remarkable condition. Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Nunwell House - Coach Lane, Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 407240
The Isle of Wight's Nunwell House in situated on the outskirts of Brading, and is one of the most historic landmarks on the Isle of Wight. This Jacobean and Georgian building dates back to the 12th century and attractions include a large collection of period furniture, paintings and gardens.
Landmark open: late May to September, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons
Landmark admission: charge




Isle of Wight Landmarks: Osborne House - East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 200022
Osborne House is one of the most remarkable and famous landmarks on the Isle of Wight and was built for Queen Victoria as a country retreat and family residence between 1845 to 1848, away from the pressures of city life. This is a fascinating house, providing tourists and visitors to the Isle of Wight with a fascinating insight into the Victorian era and Royal family life. The Isle of Wight's Osborne House was designed by Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert and after her death in 1901, the Royal Family donated Osborne House to the nation and it is now managed by the English Heritage. Other attractions at the Isle of Wight's Osborne House include spectacular gardens, with a number of statues, terraces and fountains.
Landmark open: daily, April to October - 10:00 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Morton Manor - Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 406168
The Isle of Wight's Morton Manor has a number of attractions for tourists, including the large house itself, period furniture, paintings, landscaped gardens, a tearoom and a shop.
Landmark open: April to October, Sunday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Isle of Wight Needles near Alum Bay, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
The Isle of Wight Needles are one of the island's most spectacular natural landmarks and consist of three huge towers of chalky rock jutting out from the sea, close to Alum Bay, on the western side of the Isle of Wight. A fourth rock tower collapsed in 1764 and the third rock is now the base for an automatic lighthouse.

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Yarmouth Castle - Yarmouth, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 760678
Yarmouth Castle is situated in Yarmouth, on the west side of the Isle of Wight. This impressive castle is now owned by the English Heritage.
Landmark open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, free to members of the English Heritage

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Appuldurcombe House - Appuldurcombe Road, West of Wroxall, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 852484
The Isle of Wight's Appuldurcombe House is one of the main landmarks on the island. This important building is home to a number of tourist attractions, including an owl and falconry centre in the laundry and brewhouse, with regular flying displays, which are particularly popular with children visiting the Isle of Wight.
Landmark open: March, November and December, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00, April to September, daily - 10:00 to 18:00, October, daily - 10:00 to 16:00

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Carisbrooke Castle - Carisbrooke, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 522107
The Isle of Wight's Carisbrooke Castle is one of the major landmarks on the Isle of Wight and features a number of impressive apartments, a museum, an enclosure for children to safely explore and many scenic picnic areas.
Landmark open: daily, April to September - 10:00 to 18:00, October - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March - 10:00 to 16:00
Landmark admission: charge, free to members of the English Heritage


Isle of Wight Landmarks: Newport Roman Villa - Cypress Road, Newport, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 529720
the Isle of Wight's Roman Villa was discovered in 1926 and consists of a corridor that leads to eight rooms, three of which have well-preserved mosaics. Other interesting attractions for tourists visiting the Isle of Wight's Roman Villa include an ancient bath and heating system, and also a varied collection of domestic Roman artefacts.
Landmark open: April to October - 10:00 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Needles Old Battery - West High Down, Needles Headland, Alum Bay, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 754772
Owned by the National Trust, the Needles Old Battery is situated in the Needles Headland, on the west of the Isle of Wight. This restored Victorian fort has become a popular tourist attraction and features a 60 metre / 197 feet tunnel, spectacular sea views and a café. The Needles Old Battery has become one of the major historic landmarks on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Bembridge Windmill - Bembridge, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 873945
Bembridge is one of the most trendy regions of the Isle of Wight, with a large yachting and residential area. Just outside of the village stands the Isle of Wight's last remaining windmill, which dates from 1700 and provides spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Now owned by the National Trust, other attractions for tourists include a complete set of wooden machinery and gearing, most of which is original.
Landmark open: March to October, Sunday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, also Saturdays between July and August

Isle of Wight Landmarks: St. Catherine's Lighthouse - Niton, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 730284
Landmark open: April to September, Monday to Saturday - 13:00 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Haseley Manor - Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 865420
Landmark open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:30

Isle of Wight Landmarks: Barton Manor House - Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 292835
Landmark open: June to August, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00

Other landmarks and monuments nearby Isle of Wight include:

• Arundel Castle - Arundel, Arundel, BN18 9AB , England
  (landmarks distance: 67 km / 42 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Athelhampton House and Gardens - Athelhampton, Dorchester, DT2 7LG, England
  (landmarks distance: 32 km / 20 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Bournemouth Pier - central Bournemouth, Dorset, England
  (landmarks distance: 58 km / 36 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Breamore House and Countryside Museum - Breamore, Fordingbridge, SP6 2DF, England
  (landmarks distance: 72 km / 45 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Broadlands - Broadlands Estate Office Broadlands Park, Romsey, SO51 9ZE, England
  (landmarks distance: 27 km / 17 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Corfe Castle - The Square Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 93 km / 58 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Highcliffe Castle - Rothsay Drive Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE, England
  (landmarks distance: 46 km / 28 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Hurst Castle - 28 Park Road Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 9QU, England
  (landmarks distance: 31 km / 19 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Old Sarum Castle (English Heritage) - Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SD, England
  (landmarks distance: 83 km / 51 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Poole Harbour - Poole Quayside, Poole, Dorset, England
  (landmarks distance: 67 km / 42 miles from Isle of Wight)
  
• Porchester Castle - Castle Street Porchester, Fareham, PO16 9QW, England
  (landmarks distance: 26 km / 16 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Rockbourne Roman Villa - Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3PG, England
  (landmarks distance: 72 km / 45 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Royal Armouries Fort Nelson - Down End Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN, England
  (landmarks distance: 31 km / 19 miles from Isle of Wight)
• Spitbank Fort - The Solent PO Box 129, Portsmouth, PO12 2XY, England
  (landmarks distance: 39 km / 24 miles from Isle of Wight)

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