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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   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 Location: At the south end of Esplanade. Several paid parking lots nearby. Seasonal opening. Location map OS SZ598927 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Location: Just off the A3056 at Arreton 3 miles from Newport Website: Arreton Manor Email: info@arretonmanor.co.uk Phone: 01983 522604 Location map OS SZ533408 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Location: 0.5 m S Bembridge of B3395 Website: Bembridge Windmill Phone: 01983 873 945 National Trust OS SZ639 874 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Needles Old Battery   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 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 Location map OS SZ301 848 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Location: between Newport and Yarmouth, 1 m N A3054 Website: Old Town Hall Email: oldtownhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01983 531785 National Trust Location map OS SZ424 905 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 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 English Heritage OS SZ494773 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts