Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Photo by Paul Game
Photo by Paul Game
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword
Photo by Tracey Brownsword

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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

5/5(1 review)

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
Since 1952 Godshill has been the home of a model village of itself and Shanklin's old village at a scale of 1:10. It is so detailed and on such a large scale that it contains a scale model of the model village. Within that second model there is a third, even smaller model of the village

Godshill Model Village

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Godshill Model Village during your trip to Godshill. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Godshill Model Village

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

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

The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park

The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
Main Rd, Rookley Ventnor England
The Lakes Rookley Holiday Park
The Chequers Inn

The Chequers Inn

3.5 out of 5
Niton Road Ventnor England
The Chequers Inn
Three Bishops Inn

Three Bishops Inn

2.5 out of 5
Main Road Newport England
Three Bishops Inn
Koala Cottage

Koala Cottage

5 out of 5
Church Hollow Ventnor England
Koala Cottage
Paws a While! caravan with uninterrupted views of Solent and direct beach access

Paws a While! caravan with uninterrupted views of Solent and direct beach access

Great Thorness England
Paws a While! caravan with uninterrupted views of Solent and direct beach access
The White Lion

The White Lion

4 out of 5
High St Ventnor England
The White Lion
Serenity

Serenity

3 out of 5
55 Oaklands, Thorness Bay Thorness Lane Cowes England
Serenity
Holiday Home by UK Coast with Sea Views

Holiday Home by UK Coast with Sea Views

Great Thorness
Holiday Home by UK Coast with Sea Views
The Buddle Inn

The Buddle Inn

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