Not To Be Missed
Attractions
Historic Buildings
The island's only surviving windmill, built in the early 1700s has much of its original wooden machinery intact. Four floors to discover. Breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside. Visit Website
Set in 10 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book. A fascinating day out for all the family, enjoy looking around the Mill, Museums, Renewable Energy Centre; Wind Solar and Water Power displays. Visit Website
Discover the history of the island's foremost castle. Once prison to Charles 1, this royal castle was also residence to Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria. Throughout the summer colourful events bring the castle alive. Visit Website
This spectacularly sited cliff top fort which was built in the 1860s has a fascinating military history. Two original guns are on display in the parade ground and a tunnel gives a bird's eye view of the Needles. Refreshments are available in the island's most westerly tea room! Visit Website
This tiny 17th century town hall is only remaining evidence of the former importance of Newtown, a former Rotten Borough that once sent two Members to Parliament. Regular art exhibtions are held. Visit Website
Welcome to Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea. After first visiting Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, England’s longest-reigning monarch wrote: ‘It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot’. Visit Website
The Newport Roman Villa is a 1,700 year old country pile! Discovered in 1926 when the owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage, subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD. Visit Website
Brading Roman Villa is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Our award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain. Visit Website
A light to warn shipping was first established on the Southerly tip of the Isle of Wight in 1323. Today the distinctive octagonal tower of St.Catherine's Lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel and a guide to vessels approaching the Solent. Visit Website
This last and most sophisticated addition to Henry VIII's coastal defences was completed after his death in 1547, with the first new-style 'arrowhead' artillery bastion built in England. Visit Website
