Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Tours

Niton Baptist Church, Institute Hill, Niton, Isle of Wight, England. It dates from 1849.
Niton Baptist Church, Institute Hill, Niton, Isle of Wight, England. It dates from 1849.
Niton Baptist Church, Institute Hill, Niton, Isle of Wight, England. It dates from 1849.
Niton Baptist Church, Institute Hill, Niton, Isle of Wight, England. It dates from 1849.
Brighstone Methodist Church, Wilberforce Road, Brighstone, Isle of Wight, England. Built in 1999 in the "modern" part of the village to replace the original Methodist chapel of 1837.

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Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times. A ruined wall suggests that there was a building there in late Roman times. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Wihtgar, cousin of King Cynric of Wessex, died in AD 544, and was buried there. The Jutes may have taken over the fort by the late 7th century. An Anglo-Saxon stronghold occupied the site during the 8th century. Around 1000, a wall was built around the hill as a defence against Viking raids.

Carisbrooke Castle

Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at Carisbrooke Castle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

Carisbrooke Castle
Pretty little shop front

Calbourne Water Mill

You can find out about the history of Mottistone with a trip to Calbourne Water Mill. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Calbourne Water Mill

Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre in Brighstone. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre

Mottistone Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Mottistone Gardens, a lovely green space in Brighstone. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Mottistone Gardens

Island Clay Breaks

Enjoy an outing to Island Clay Breaks during your stay in Chale. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Island Clay Breaks

Bembridge Trail

You can take time to visit Bembridge Trail during your travels to Godshill. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Bembridge Trail

Best Lodging Options Near Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Three Bishops Inn

Three Bishops Inn

2.5 out of 5
Main Road Newport England
Three Bishops Inn
Serenity

Serenity

3 out of 5
55 Oaklands, Thorness Bay Thorness Lane Cowes England
Serenity
The Buddle Inn

The Buddle Inn

3 out of 5
St Catherine's Rd Ventnor England
The Buddle Inn
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