Carisbrooke Castle Tours

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 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.
Fascinating castle, Norman but some of it dates back to Saxon times. The donkey powered wheel for lifting water from a deep well was brilliant.

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The famous Isle of Wight Festival. One of the best festivals in the UK. Held the second weekend in June each year.

Seaclose Park

Explore the great outdoors at Seaclose Park, a lovely green space in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Seaclose Park

St. Thomas Church

St. Thomas Church is just one of the places to see in Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

St. Thomas Church

The Minster Church of St Thomas

After visiting The Minster Church of St Thomas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Minster Church of St Thomas

Quay Arts

You can browse the exhibits at Quay Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Quay Arts

Cineworld Isle of Wight

You can take time to visit Cineworld Isle of Wight during your travels to Newport. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Cineworld Isle of Wight

Parkhurst Forest

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest during your travels in Newport. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Parkhurst Forest

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