Historic Buildings on the Isle of Wight
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Isle of Wight Travel Guide - Historic Buildings

In addition to the historic buildings listed here, see our list of Historic Houses on the Isle of Wight, including stately homes and Queen Victoria's former home away from home at Osbourne House.

 Appley Tower
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

A landmark in Ryde; Appley Tower is a Victorian mock castle tower on the esplanade overlooking the beach at Ryde. The tower is in private hands, but visitors can mount to the top for excellent views across the Solent.
World Tree Shore Bee & Wyrdstone Workings, Appley Park Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, PO33 1QX

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: At the south end of Esplanade. Several paid parking lots nearby. Seasonal opening.
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 Arreton Manor
  

Arreton Manor One of the finest Tudor and Jacobean manor houses in the country, Arreton was once a royal manor owned by Alfred the Great, and later, by Edward the Confessor. Charles I stayed here in a secret room before his eventual capture and execution. The house is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, including a Tudor knot garden.
Arreton, Isle of Wight, England, PO30 3AA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Just off the A3056 at Arreton 3 miles from Newport
Website: Arreton Manor
Email: info@arretonmanor.co.uk
Phone: 01983 522604
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 Bembridge Windmill
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

Bembridge Windmill The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight, and one of the island's icons. The windmill was built around the year 1700 and still has all its original mechanical workings. Numerous artists have painted Bembridge Windmill; the most famous being JMW Turner.
Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: 0.5 m S Bembridge of B3395
Website: Bembridge Windmill
Phone: 01983 873 945
National Trust
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 Needles Old Battery
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

A Victorian gun battery built in a staggeringly beautiful location at the very westerly point of the Isle of Wight. The original cannons set up against the threat of FRench invasion are still on display. A tunnel leads right through the cliff to a viewpoint over The Needles and its famous striped lighthouse.
West Highdown, Totland, Isle of Wight, England, PO39 0JH

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: 15 min walk from Alum Bay at end of B3322
Website: Needles Old Battery
Email: needlesoldbattery@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01983 754 772
National Trust
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 Old Town Hall
  

Old Town Hall A 17th century town hall - with no town! Newtown was once the capital of the Isle of Wight, and the own hall was built to reflect the town's status. Newtown lost its important status, and the town dwindled to a peaceful village, but the brick hall survives as a reminder of Newtown's past.
Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, PO30 4PA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: between Newport and Yarmouth, 1 m N A3054
Website: Old Town Hall
Email: oldtownhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01983 531785
National Trust
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 St Catherine's Oratory
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

St Catherine's Oratory A peculiar 13th century monument, somewhat resemblising a modern rocket, standing atop a high hill above Blackgang, on the south west coast of the Isle of Wight.
A3055, Chale, Isle of Wight, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: There is parking along the A3055 at Blackgang, at the base of St Catherine's Hill. A well marked trail leads to the top of the hill, and the Oratory is clearly visible from the bottom.
Website: St Catherine's Oratory
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Ryde (Hotel)

Ryde Castle Hotel

This distinctive and majestic Victorian building proudly overlooks Ryde Esplanade and Marina.The hotels Brasserie has a warm, opulent atmosphere and is open every evening for dinner.The comprehensive a la carte menu is complemented by an extensive wine list. The bar serves tasty bar meals, snacks and real ales.Some of the … more >>

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Cowes (Hotel)

Fountain Inn, Cowes, Isle of Wight

In the heart of Cowes, overlooking the River Medina, this traditional period Inn is an ideal haven for yachting enthusiasts, businesspeople and holiday-makers.The traditionally appointed Bar and Restaurant are steeped in nautical history. 20 comfortable ensuite rooms all have direct dial telephone and free WiFi, colour TV, iron and ironing … more >>

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